Transportation emissions and EVs in Smart cities: A study of multi-dimensional US emission data

This study examines the role of transportation emissions in the realization of smart and future cities. It encapsulates different phases in the light of smart transportation and vehicles; the first phase involved an analysis of smart infrastructure, parking and plug-in lots. Electric transit being a topic that is often overlooked is otherwise closely examined. The second phase of the study focused on alternative and flex-fuel vehicles, hybrids, and their roles in the realization of the Clean Cities' program. The third phase considered the realization of smart cities and emission-less transportation by examining US emission data from 1991 to 2011. Several data analytical methods were used to draw actionable insights across major states in the United States. This phase was preceded by exploratory data analysis before attempting to predict the future of emissions based on existing data. This phase established that our prediction of future data is often anchored on known data. The dip in emissions during the economic recession influenced the course of future emissions drastically. This wasn't anticipated by the most sophisticated models. The research is concluded by remarks, challenges and policy implications surrounding alternative-energy vehicles and emission-less transportation system.