74 International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations vol. 8, issue 93, October 2019 ISSN: 2251-8843 Received on October 23, 2019 Innovative Vehicular Technologies for Urban Mobility: A Smart City Perspective Cláudia A. Soares Machado 1 , Charles Lincoln Kenji Yamamura 2 , Nicolas Patrick Marie de Salles Hue 3 , Fernando Tobal Berssaneti 4 , José Alberto Quintanilha 5 1,2,3,4 Polytechnic School, University of São Paulo 5 Institute of Energy and Environment, University of Sao Paulo ( 1 claudia.machado@usp.br, 2 charles.yamamura@usp.br, 3 nicolas.hue@usp.br, 4 fernando.berssaneti@usp.br, 5 jaquinta@usp.br) Abstract- The term smart city has recently become recurrent in discussions about the development of new urban models that use technological innovations to become economically, socially and environmentally efficient. From the perspective of transport, this theme translates into the search for smart mobility, through the introduction of new vehicular technologies (connected and automated vehicles) and disruptive transport means. These innovations are in line with sustainable development, as they have the potential to promote the efficiency of displacement, aiming to improve accessibility and mobility, and minimize the negative impacts caused mainly by congestion, pollution and road accidents. Connected and automated vehicles have the potential to affect profoundly on energy efficiency and reduce its consumption, and decrease of frequency and severity of traffic accidents. With sequential increases in productivity, and decreases in production, operation and maintenance costs, these vehicles are already a revolutionary technology. The aim of this paper is to present an overview of current trends and vehicular technological innovations in the search for smart mobility within the context of smart cities. Keywords- Smart City, Connected Vehicles, Automated Vehicles I. INTRODUCTION Smart city has recently become a recurrent theme in discussions on the development of new urban models, which rely on innovation and technology for higher economic, social and environmental efficiency. The expression smart city was coined in the early Nineties, meaning the shift in urban development through technology, innovation and globalization [1]. The concept of smart city, as a means to improve the quality of citizenship, is increasing in importance for both public policy and decision makers [2]. However, there is no consensual definition of what a smart city is. Dozens of different smart city definitions can currently be found in literature [3]. Reference [4] asserts a smart city consists in the utilization of infrastructure networks to improve economic and political efficiency, to improve social, cultural and urban development. References [3 and 5] claim that smart cities represent a conceptual model of urban development, based on the utilization of collective human capital and technology for the development of urban aggregations. Reference [6] affirms that a city is smart if it employs information and communication technologies to improve its livability by becoming the quality of life of its citizens better; developing the local economy; enhancing urban infrastructure systems such as transport and traffic, electrical grid, water supply, waste management, and etc.; promoting environmental awareness; and facilitating and speeding interaction with government authorities. Then, the purpose of smart cities is to provide the highest possible quality of urban life to their citizens. Smart cities and communities focus on the integration of energy, transportation, information and communication technologies (ICTs), which are also recipients of close attention and financial investment. So, a city is considered smart when it fosters inventiveness and creativity of its citizens. The notion of smart city is intimately related to knowledge economy – the usage of knowledge to generate tangible and intangible value, to change the spatial patterns of urban agglomerations and to knowledge-based urban development. [7-10]. From 2004, the smart city concept was adopted by several technology companies, such as Siemens, Cisco, and IBM, referring to the application of complex information systems to integrate urban infrastructure operations and services, such as buildings, transportation, power, water supply and public security. Since then, the concept has evolved to mean forms of technology-based innovations to plan, develop and operate cities The most recent interest in smart cities may be attributed to strong concern on sustainability, with the emergence of connectivity technologies - such as mobile devices (e.g. smartphones), semantic web, cloud computing and the Internet- of-Things (IoT) - fostering user interface with the real world [1and 11]. Smart cities are the core of mobility innovation development, since mobility is the essence of any city, enabling the movement of people, goods, information, and ideas, and allowing opportunities for social interactions. Mobility is what makes a (smart) city livable and an attractive place to live and socialize. So, a smart city presupposes a smart