<![CDATA[Clustering in vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of transmission among vehicles. VANET is a dynamic and highly mobile network where vehicles form clusters to enable effective data exchange, resource allocation, and cooperative actions. Clustering algorithm, helps vehicles self-organize into clusters based on connectivity and proximity, thus improving scalability and reducing transmission overhead. This cluster enables critical applications such as traffic management, collision avoidance, and data dissemination in VANET, which contribute to more efficient and safer transportation systems. Effective clustering strategy remains an active area of research to address the unique challenges posed by the diverse and rapidly changing environments of VANET. Therefore, this article presents a golden jackal optimization-based energy aware clustering scheme (GJO-EACS) approach for VANET. The presented GJO-EACS technique uses a dynamic clustering approach which adapts to the varying network topologies and traffic conditions, intending to extend the network lifetime and improve energy utilization. The results highlight the potential of the GJO-EACS technique to contribute to the sustainable operation of VANETs, making it a valuable contribution to the field of vehicular networking and smart transportation systems.]]>
