Within the New Media and Communication Department of Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD), the seminar titled “Eco-Friendly Vehicles and a Sustainable Future” was held on Thursday, 22 January 2026, between 09:00 and 13:00 at FM-LMC01, as part of the YMED203 – Digital Media Marketing course. The seminar aimed to raise awareness of electric and hybrid vehicles and to encourage discussion around sustainable transportation.
The seminar was prepared and delivered by students enrolled in the İLET403 – Creative Presentation course as part of their project work and presented to students of the YMED203 course. Conducted under the supervision of Dr. Ahmet İyici, the session provided participants with up-to-date and foundational information on the operating principles, environmental impacts, and advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles. Key topics included the differences between electric and hybrid vehicles, charging and energy infrastructure, battery technologies, cost and maintenance processes, as well as current practices in Northern Cyprus and around the world. The main focus of the seminar was the concepts of a sustainable environment and a clean future.
As part of the seminar, presentations were delivered by Ali Beyitoğluları, Emete Köklüoğlu, and Doğa Arifoğlu under the Grevo project; Yaren Olguner, Feride Lina Ashour, and Sıla Akçam under the Greentra project; Maral Sıla Demir and Gülsen Tatlı under the EcoWay project; and Ebru Konaçoğlu under the Luminar project. Through their presentations, students shared technical, environmental, and social perspectives on electric and hybrid vehicles based on their research and project analyses.
The seminar contributed to raising students’ awareness of electric and hybrid vehicle technologies while enhancing their understanding of sustainable transportation, environmental responsibility, and green transformation. Participants gained insights into energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and the benefits and limitations of environmentally friendly technologies, while also developing perspectives on future career fields and emerging sector trends.
Throughout the seminar, sustainable mobility, environmentally friendly technology use, and energy efficiency were emphasized as core concepts. Discussions focused on the role of electric and hybrid vehicles in reducing carbon emissions, the integration of renewable energy sources into transportation systems, and recent developments in battery technologies. In addition, themes such as conscious consumption, environmental responsibility, and technology-based solution approaches were highlighted, increasing participants’ awareness of innovative and sustainable transportation models.
During the presentations, senior students working on graduation projects shared knowledge and experiences gained throughout their project processes. Findings derived from literature reviews, field interviews, and seminars conducted by industry professionals were discussed from technical, environmental, and economic perspectives. Current industry practices, sustainable transportation policies, and the future of electric vehicles were examined through students’ analytical and critical viewpoints.
The key message emphasized during the seminar was that electric and hybrid vehicles are not merely alternative transportation options, but integral components of environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and technological transformation. The knowledge and insights produced through students’ academic projects demonstrated that individual awareness and academic knowledge production can make meaningful contributions toward a sustainable future.
