Smart grids are advanced energy networks that integrate diverse features to enhance traditional power systems. They provide consumers and agents with the opportunity to actively participate in electricity generation and supply. Furthermore, smart grids provide the infrastructure for better monitoring, automation, operation, and control of distribution networks.

One of the most important topics in smart grids is integrating traditional power systems with electrified transportation systems. Transportation electrification presents both challenges and benefits for smart grids. The challenges mainly stem from the charging demand of electric vehicles. However, the operation of electric vehicles in smart grids also provides new opportunities for operators to exploit. Electrification may lead to changes in the current infrastructure of smart grids, moving toward stationary or dynamic charging stations. Additionally, the type of charging stations, whether fast or slow, impacts smart grids differently. Moreover, the bidirectional deployment of vehicles and mobile energy storage systems connected to smart grids can enhance flexibility in distribution networks, ensuring safe and reliable operation. Hence, the main purpose of the proposed Research Topic is to cover research on coupled transportation and distribution networks with a strong concentration on principles of transportation systems.

In general, the topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

- Coordination of transportation systems and distribution networks.
- Coordination of electric vehicles and multi-energy systems
- Planning and operation of wireless road lanes in distribution networks.
- Bidirectional integration of electric vehicles in distribution networks.
- Charging infrastructure planning in distribution networks.
- Application of mobile energy storage systems in distribution networks.
- Operation of autonomous electric vehicles in smart grids.

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