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SEAV-2025

2 DAY SYMPOSIUM ON Electric
and Autonomous Vehicles

Towards Safe, Smart and Sustainable Mobility

Organized by CUIET Applied Engineering

6th–7th March 2025

CHITKARA UNIVERSITY,
Punjab

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EVENT DETAILS

The symposium will cover a wide range of critical topics addressing the technological, regulatory, and infrastructural aspects of electric and autonomous vehicles. These discussions will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and challenges shaping the future of mobility.

1. Autonomous Vehicle Technology

  • Development and integration of self-driving systems
  • Sensor fusion techniques (LiDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs)
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in autonomy
  • Real-time decision-making and control algorithms
  • Testing and validation of autonomous vehicles on simulated and real-world environments

2. Electric Vehicle Technology

  • Advances in battery technologies (lithium-ion, solid-state, fast charging)
  • Powertrain efficiency and energy management systems
  • Charging infrastructure development and smart grid integration
  • Thermal management of electric vehicles
  • Lightweight materials and design considerations for EVs

3. The Future of Transportation

  • Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and shared autonomous transportation
  • Integration of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) in smart cities
  • Role of 5G and IoT in future transportation systems
  • Transition to a sustainable, electrified transport ecosystem
  • Human factors and societal impacts of autonomous mobility

4. Policy and Regulation

  • National and international regulations governing electric and autonomous vehicles
  • Legal and ethical considerations in autonomous decision-making
  • Safety standards and certification processes
  • Government incentives and policies for EV adoption
  • Data privacy and cybersecurity concerns in connected vehicles

5. Safety and Security

  • Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and their role in accident prevention
  • Cybersecurity challenges and solutions for autonomous vehicles
  • Functional safety (ISO 26262) compliance in autonomous systems
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication for enhanced safety

6. Infrastructure

  • Development and integration of self-driving systems
  • EV charging infrastructure planning and deployment
  • Road infrastructure requirements for autonomous vehicles
  • Integration with renewable energy sources
  • Challenges in urban and rural EV adoption

7. Sustainability

  • Lifecycle analysis of electric and autonomous vehicles
  • Environmental impact and carbon footprint reduction strategies
  • Circular economy approaches for EV battery recycling and reuse
  • Renewable energy solutions for sustainable transportation
  • Corporate sustainability goals and ESG considerations in the automotive industry

Workshop Schedule

The symposium will host specialized workshops focused on Autonomous Drones and the Robot Operating System (ROS), offering participants hands-on experience and practical exposure to the latest technologies.

Category Day 1 Day 2
Autonomous Drones Flight dynamics and drone assembly Calibration, autonomous path planning, and flight demonstration
Robot Operating System (ROS) Introduction to ROS Advanced ROS (URDF, rviz, Gazebo, Simulation)

Autonomous Drones

Day 1 Flight dynamics and drone assembly
Day 2 Calibration, autonomous path planning, and flight demonstration

Robot Operating System (ROS)

Day 1 Introduction to ROS
Day 2 Advanced ROS (URDF, rviz, Gazebo, Simulation)