Center for Environmental Research & Technology

Shared, Electric, Connected, & Automated Vehicle Testing

Overview

Accelerating the Path to Zero-Carbon Mobility.

UC Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) is a leader in real-world transportation research. Through its advanced testbeds and simulation environments, CE-CERT evaluates the four pillars of decarbonized mobility: Shared Mobility, Electrification, Connectivity, and Automation. These platforms enable researchers and partners to assess the performance, efficiency, and emissions benefits of next-generation transportation systems under dynamic, real-world conditions.

Contact: Matthew Barth, matthew.barth@ucr.edu

This lab is part of CalTestBed

Research and Impact

To transition toward a zero-emission future, CE-CERT's SECAVT initiative supports applied research that:

• Reduces vehicle miles traveled (VMT) through shared mobility strategies.

• Accelerates electrification of passenger and freight transportation using battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

• Leverages connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies to optimize traffic flow and reduce energy consumption.

• Integrates intelligent transportation systems (ITS) for adaptive traffic management and real-time emissions monitoring.

By combining field-tested platforms, hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and robust emissions modeling, CE-CERT helps public agencies and industry partners develop scalable, low-carbon mobility solutions.