Essays about: "Freight operators"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words Freight operators.
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1. Evaluation and Selection of Routes for Automated Road Freight Vehicles : Using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to evaluate andselect potential routes for automated driving systems (ADS) in the road freight industry when considering the operational design domain (ODD) and strategic criteria
University essay from KTH/ProduktionsutvecklingAbstract : Researchers anticipate the road freight industry to be among the first ones to integrate automated driving systems (ADS) in their operations. Matching the driving capabilities with suitable routes is pivotal for deploying ADS at early stages. READ MORE
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2. Techno-economic analysis and design of the charging infrastructure for Electric Heavy Vehicles in Oskarshamn
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Within the most pollutants industries, the energy sector is the most significant contributor to climate change, representing two-thirds of the total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. One of the main responsible for these emissions is transportation, which accounts for 26% of the world’s energy consumption, with crude oil-derived products providing more than 90% of this energy. READ MORE
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3. When is Electric Freight Cost Competitive? : Computational modeling and simulation of total cost of ownership for electric truck fleets
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingAbstract : Battery electric trucks (BETs) offer environmental benefits in terms of reduced carbon emissions and enhanced energy efficiency but have been challenged with economic viability compared to conventional internal combustion engine trucks (ICETs) caused by substantial acquisition costs, limited charging infrastructure, and concerns regarding range and payload capacity. Previous studies focus on TCO at the vehicle or policy level but overlook the system and firm-level impacts. READ MORE
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4. What is the future of emission data? A study of environmental purchasing criteria in the heavy road freight transport industry in Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : Heavy road freight transports in Sweden are responsible for a significant portion of national greenhouse gas emissions. Earlier research has looked at the purchasing process of transports in a business-to-business context and established its importance for limiting environmental impact. READ MORE
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5. Performance of Light Electric Freight Vehicles in Urban Areas - Adapting the Performance Prism framework to manage CEP stakeholder relationships and improve the performance of Light Electric Freight Vehicles in the last mile
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Urban areas and specifically the logistics providers responsible for the last mile in these environments have become under more pressure over recent years. Reasons for that could be seen in the growing trend of economies having more globalized supply chains. READ MORE
