Essays about: "freight"

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  1. 21. Machine learning for risk ranking of component failure : A comparative study of traditional- and survival machine learning approaches applied to historical data

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

    Author : Fredrik Nilsson; Fanny Fristedt; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine learning; Survival analysis; Trains; Freight trains; Damage prediction; Maskininlärning; överlevnadsanalys; tåg; godståg; Skadeprediktion;

    Abstract : This master thesis investigates the use of machine learning for predicting and assessing the risk of railway vehicle component failures. Data used for failure prediction often comes with limitations due to the complex nature of maintenance or sometimes requires investments for the extraction of information. READ MORE

  3. 22. Small hauliers' perception of battery electric vehicles : An investigation of opportunities, barriers and potential ownership models

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Magdalena Bohlin; Emma Dahlin; [2023]
    Keywords : Transport; Haulier; Battery electric vehicle;

    Abstract : Today, one third of Sweden’s total greenhouse gas emissions come from domestic transport. To reduce these emissions, the Swedish government has set emission targets. To meet these and to avoid the global impacts of climate changes, the need for new technologies and new fuels to replace fossil fuels has become evident. READ MORE

  4. 23. The future of Remote Operations for Autonomous Vehicles : Exploring Human-Automation Teamwork and Situational Awareness for SAE Level 4 trucks

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Linnea Klingberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Remote Operations; Fleet Management; Autonomous Trucks; Situational Awareness; Human-Automation Teamwork; Socio-Technical Systems;

    Abstract : The level of autonomation and the number situations which an autonomous vehicle can handle continuously increases. However, even fully autonomous vehicles will need human support, especially when system failures occur. READ MORE

  5. 24. Greening the Grid of Indonesia – Second Life Application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle Batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Paula Runsten; Felix Kruse; [2023]
    Keywords : Electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems Elektrifiering; batteriåteranvändning; förnybar energi; nettonollutsläpp; energilagringssystem; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE

  6. 25. Decarbonisation of the commercial road transport : The role of European Policy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Petr Hannsmann; [2023]
    Keywords : Commercial road transport; European policy; decarbonisation; multi-level perspective; geography of sustainability transition; mission-oriented policies; policy implementation process; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Following the Paris agreement of 2015, the latest reports of the IPCC, exacerbated by the lingering impacts of the Covid crisis and the recent war of aggression of Russia on Ukraine, the European Union is proposing an ambitious set of rules and regulations aimed at making Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050. As a part of this so-called European Green Deal, the Fit for 55 package was introduced to align the existing and proposed legislature to ensure at least 55% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. READ MORE