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Faculty Mentor: Audrey White
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Poster presented at the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program in Washington, DC
This poster examines the transformative role of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) in the logistics industry, highlighting their potential to revolutionize transportation and goods movement worldwide. AVs offer unmatched efficiency, safety, and sustainability by minimizing human error and streamlining operations. With rising consumer demands and sustainability goals, the logistics industry faces increasing pressure to adopt AV technology. Key features of AV-driven logistics systems include fully automated supply chains, smart communication between AVs and smart warehouses, and futuristic transportation hubs that optimize the flow of goods. The poster explores the benefits of AVs, including faster deliveries, more efficient logistics, and eco-friendly transportation. It also addresses the challenges of high costs, infrastructure demands, cybersecurity risks, and building public trust. Insights from the International Transport Forum and Environmental Defense Fund emphasize the positive impact of AVs on delivery speed and greenhouse gas emissions. The future of logistics is presented as smarter, more sustainable, and highly efficient, with solutions for overcoming obstacles such as government subsidies and cybersecurity advancements.
Keywords
autonomous vehicles, AVs, logistics, transportation, supply chains, efficiency, safety, sustainability, human error, smart warehouses, delivery optimization, eco-friendly transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, infrastructure, regulatory challenges, cybersecurity, public trust, logistics innovation, automated supply chains, transportation hubs, AV adoption, supply chain management