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In the industry of transportation, the demand for sustainable energy solutions and intelligent traffic management has reached a critical juncture. One of the key challenges faced is the efficient utilization of roadways to generate power and support the infrastructure of smart highways. Road piezoelectric energy harvesting (RPEH) is a concept that has sparked widespread interest in both industry and academia. The book, titled Principles and Applications in Speed Sensing and Energy Harvesting for Smart Roads, unravels the intricacies of RPEH and presents a visionary solution to power traffic ancillary facilities and wireless sensor devices on highways. Within its pages lies a transformative proposal – harnessing energy from piezoelectric stacks to not only address the power needs of these critical components but also to enable intelligent vehicle speed sensing. This book is for academic scholars and practitioners alike, navigating the intricate landscape of smart highways. Focused on the latest energy harvesting technologies and vehicle speed sensing, it extends an invitation to delve into communication with smart road displays. Tailored for diverse engineering disciplines—electrical, computer, mechanical, and civil—the book contains cutting-edge research in the domain. Aspiring to be a one-stop source for up-to-date information, it guides researchers, students, and industry professionals through state-of-the-art technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of smart highway systems. Principles and Applications in Speed Sensing and Energy Harvesting for Smart Roads is a versatile reference for researchers, university students, and industry professionals eager to explore the forefront of smart highway technologies. Its value transcends disciplines, making it an essential resource for graduate and undergraduate energy engineering programs worldwide. With a principal contribution as an up-to-date reference source, the book is set to empower practitioners, researchers, academic faculty, and students in their pursuit of excellence in smart highway development.

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Dr. Sohail Anwar is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the Altoona College of The Pennsylvania State University. In addition, he is a Professional Associate of the Management Development Programs and Services at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park. Dr. Anwar has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Technology. He is currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Modern Engineering, and an Associate Editor of the Journal of The Pennsylvania Academy of Science. In addition, he is serving as the Series Editor of the Nanotechnology and Energy Series, Taylor and Francis Group/CRC Press.

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