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  1. 1. Stationary charging infrastructure: Managing investment risks to enable charging possibilities : A case study of a future stationary charging hub in Stockholm South

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Anton Olsson; Vendela Notlöv; [2022]
    Keywords : Stationary charging infrastructure; electrified heavy goods vehicles; sustainable transition; cost analysis; innovation ecosystem; Stationär laddinfrastruktur; elektriska tunga fordon; hållbar omställning; kostnadsanalys; innovationsekosystem;

    Abstract : The electrification of heavy transport is considered a solution to climate change. Today, electrification is challenged by high investment costs for vehicles and charging, which hampers the conversion. READ MORE

  3. 2. A calculation framework and applicable tools to estimate freight rate and carbon emissions for road transport - A study at Volvo Group Trucks Operations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Daqi Liu; [2020-06-17]
    Keywords : cost breakdown theory; cost elements; road freight rate; transport carbon emissions; transport service purchasing; Excel VBA; estimation framework;

    Abstract : The high-quality estimation methods and results for the freight rate and carbon emissions of road transport are not only important to a company’s supply chain performance but also valuable to academia. In this research, a framework for estimating the road freight rate and carbon emissions is designed to meet the business and operational demand of the case company, Volvo Group. READ MORE

  4. 3. Competition for forest resources between the biofuels and the forest industry in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Teunis Dijkman; [2009]
    Keywords : Competion for wood; biofuels; transport sector; scenarios; modelling; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The aim of this project was to determine the consequences of the large-scale introduction of wood-based biofuels in the road transport sector. Therefore a model has been developed to project the demand for wood in Sweden in the period from 2007 to 2050. READ MORE

  5. 4. Analysis of working practices in the forthcoming BonD era : - How will the new IT system affect the field of delivery coordination?

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Mats Janné; [2007]
    Keywords : Freight cost differences; IT systems; Working practices; Delivery coordination; traceability;

    Abstract : This master thesis has been carried out at Billerud AB in Skärblacka and Gruvön and at the Department of Science and Technology, University of Linköping. The purpose of this thesis work is to evaluate the new standardised IT system in comparison to the old systems in reference to create routines, models and working practices and to see how the daily work will be affected for the delivery coordinators. READ MORE