 | HVTT16: 16th International Symposium on Heavy Vehicle Transport & Technology Qingdao, China, September 7-9, 2021 |
| Conference website | http://www.hvtt16.com.cn |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=hvtt16 |
| Abstract registration deadline | December 31, 2020 |
| Extended abstract submission deadline | December 31, 2020 |
| Notification of acceptance | April 30, 2021 |
| Full paper submission deadline | May 31, 2021 |
| Submission deadline | May 31, 2021 |
The International Forum for Heavy Vehicle Transport & Technology (HVTT Forum) and the Research Institute of Highway (RIOH) of the Ministry of Transportation of China are proud to present the 16th International Symposium on Heavy Vehicle Transport & Technology (HVTT16). This conference provides a unique forum for legislators, road administrators, academics, consultants, vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, transport organizations and transport operators to discuss and exchange ideas on ways to improve the safety, efficiency, productivity and sustainability of the road transport industry. A record of all the papers from previous symposia is available here (under Library > Conference papers).
The symposium was originally scheduled for October 2020 but, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has had to be re-scheduled. In view of the ongoing uncertainty regarding international travel, the symposium organisers have decided to offer a hybrid conference with the option or either in-person or on-line participation. We expect to have participants from all around the world including Asia, Africa, Central and South America, Europe, North America and Oceania. All the papers that we have received are still included in the symposium but because of the postponement we are offering an opportunity for additional papers to be submitted.
Throughout the world, countries are faced with a growing freight task. This presents significant challenges in terms of congestion, sustainability, environmental impact and safety. Approaches to addressing these challenges vary widely from country to country and reflect both the local situation and community expectations. Productivity, safety and sustainability gains can be achieved through Intelligent Transport Systems, enhanced logistics, vehicle technology developments, inter-modal operations, increased size and weight, Performance Based Standards etc. The optimal mix of approaches varies from country to country. The actual mix of approaches that occurs is driven by policy and legislation.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
Papers will be selected on the basis of an extended abstract which will be peer-reviewed. The deadline for submission of additional extended abstracts is December 31, 2020.
List of Topics
- Heavy Vehicle Technology
- Standardization of heavy vehicles and configurations
- Interconnectivity of vehicles
- Intelligent vehicle systems and autonomous vehicles
- Vehicle safety
- Emergency and rescue vehicles
- High capacity transport (HCT) vehicles
- Energy Efficiency, Emissions and Sustainability
- Alternative fuels and other new energy technologies
- Energy savings and carbon emission reductions
- Efficient transport equipment and technology
- Fleet Management and Operations
- Freight vehicles maintenance management
- Cold chain transport
- Logistics challenges and logistics technology)
- Freight enterprise security management
- Driver training and education
- 5G and big data applications
- Interactions with Infrastructure and Other Transport Modes
- Multimodal transport equipment
- City logistics
- Freight exchange and Smart travel
- Infrastructure and space planning
- Vehicle-Infrastructure communications
- Cooperative Vehicle Infrastructure Systems
Committees
Program Committee
- Dr John de Pont
- Dr Zhang Hao
- Dr Chris de Saxe
- Mr Johan Granlund
- Dr Paul Nordengen
- Dr Veronique Cerezo
- Dr Sogol Kharrazi
- Professor David Cebon
- Dr Richard Hanowski
- Mr Rob di Cristoforo
- Mr John Woodrooffe
- Mr Les Bruzsa
- Mr Mårten Johansson
- Dr Alejandra Efron
- Dr Jonathan Regehr
- Dr Joop Pauwelussen
- Mr David Rolland
- Mr Johan Granlund
- Dr Tim Breemersch
- Dr Karel Kural
- Mr Frederic Domprobst
- Ms Loes Aarts
- Mr Seamus Parker
- Mr Bernard Jacob
Organizing committee
- Dr Zhang Hao
- Mr Mats Harborn
Publication
HVTT16 proceedings will be published on the HVTT Forum website.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to John de Pont j.depont@ternz.co.nz