To respond to the ever-increasing requirements of automotive electronics, universities need to adapt and play an active role in creating a new research environment and provide proper education to the young generation, which will face challenging tasks in this rapidly developed field. Vehicular technology education is crucial for the next generation of automotive electronics developers and engineers

We hope you will make a special effort to join the 100th edition of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC), to be held during 7–10 October 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC, USA. We look forward to celebrating not only the 100th edition of the conference but also the 75th anniversary of IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) and the 140th anniversary

After three terms and six years of service, this will be my last issue as editor-in-chief of IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine ( VTM ). It will also be my last issue on the editorial board of VTM after 18 years of service since its establishment in 2006. In fact, my service started as early as 2000 when VTM was still a newsletter, and our current Vice President of Publications, James Irvine, asked

As operators and manufacturers eye the transition from 5G to 6G, spectrum availability continues to be a crucial factor in enabling faster, more reliable wireless connectivity. One key hurdle in this transition is the ever-increasing bandwidth demand due to higher performance and higher bitrates of 5G New Radio. Innovative solutions are, thus, required to optimize spectrum usage in traditional as well

The first four battery-powered trains from Siemens Mobility began regular service for regional rail transport on Network 8 (“Ortenau”) on 8 April 2024, marking a premiere in Germany. Figure 1 shows the Mireo Plus B train running without the pantograph lifted. The official start was celebrated by an exclusive inaugural trip from Offenburg to Oberkirch and back and was accompanied by Winfried Hermann

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The whole of society is built on standards serving different purposes. The International Standards Organization (ISO) defines a standard as “a document that provides requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose.” The National Institute of Standards and Technology, part of

Next-generation networks are expected to adapt not only to a wide range of application demands but also to the specific needs of individual users, end device heterogeneity, and changing operational conditions. In this work, we discuss how to enhance the programmability of network devices (e.g., radio end devices, base stations, and routers) to achieve an unprecedented level of network adaptation and

As the demands for immediate and effective responses increase in both the civilian and military domains, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms emerge as effective solutions in which multiple cooperative UAVs can work together to achieve specific goals. However, how to manage such complex systems to ensure real-time adaptability lacks sufficient research. Hence, in this article, we propose the cooperative

Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) are rapidly gaining prominence in the realm of 5G-advanced and predominantly 6G mobile networks, offering a revolutionary approach to optimizing wireless communications. This article delves into the intricate world of the RIS technology, exploring its diverse hardware architectures and the resulting versatile operating modes. These include RISs with signal

Holographic multiple-input multiple-output (HMIMO) systems constitute a promising technology in support of next-generation wireless communications, thus paving the way for a smart programmable radio environment. However, despite their significant potentials, further fundamental issues remain to be addressed, such as the acquisition of accurate channel information. Indeed, the conventional angular-domain

Hybrid beamforming for multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) communications is an attractive technology for realizing extremely massive MIMO systems envisioned for future wireless communications in a scalable and power-efficient manner. However, the fact that hybrid MIMO systems implement part of their beamforming in analog and part in digital makes the optimization of their beampattern notably more

The development of a battery management system (BMS) necessitates the collaboration of multiple engineering disciplines to create a customized solution. To optimize power and energy density at the pack level, the BMS must be seamlessly integrated, occupying minimal space in the overall assembly. This becomes particularly crucial for light electric vehicles (EVs) with limited space compared to passenger

Future wireless network technology will provide automobiles with a connectivity feature to consolidate the concept of vehicular networks that collaborate in conducting cooperative driving tasks. The full potential of connected vehicles, which promises road safety and a quality driving experience, can be leveraged if machine learning (ML) models guarantee robustness in performing core functions, including

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) foster the development of multifield applications and also present opportunities for malicious activities, and thus, comprehensive surveillance of UAVs is indispensable. Taking advantage of rapidly developing communication technology, perceptive mobile networks (PMNs) are emerging to integrate sensing capability into cellular networks, which paves the way for ubiquitous

Integration of sensing and communication (ISAC) is pivotal for realizing the full spectrum of 6G networks, where aerial networks composed of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) emerge as significant enhancers by establishing line-of-sight connections and increasing the coverage of terrestrial networks. Although network slicing can cater to diverse ISAC applications, strategies specifically for ISAC remain

This issue of IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine includes our first invited paper. In the next issues, we plan to publish a series of invited papers on selected topics of high interest that should drive and become a reference for the community. The invited papers will provide a vision on the evolution, open challenges, and trends for technologies of high-expected impact.

With the ongoing expansion of user numbers and the diversity of business types, wireless networks are progressing toward broader spatial dimensions and increased functionality. With respect to coverage, the space–air–ground integrated network (SAGIN) is considered a promising solution for providing seamless global connectivity to emerging services. In terms of functionality, wireless networks are expected

Metra (Metropolitan Rail, the operator of commuter rail in Chicago area) is to receive the largest discretionary grant in its history: a US${\$}169.3 million federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant to buy battery-powered, zero-emission trainsets. Metra will be among the first in the nation to operate the innovative green technology. The CMAQ funding was approved by the

The 19th IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (IEEE VPPC 2023) took place in Milan, Italy, from 24 to 27 October 2023. The conference was organized by a very motivated team from the Politecnico di Milano (Italy), led by Prof. Giambattista Gruosso.

As you read in our last issue, we are excited to see what 2024 holds for the field of vehicular technology. In this article, we showcase the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) technical committees in the fields of land transportation, motor vehicles, and mobile communications and networks. Follow along at https://vtsociety.org/about/standing-committees#technical and get involved!