Essays about: "Car use reduction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 essays containing the words Car use reduction.

  1. 1. Planning neighbourhoods for local living. New Urbanism ideas in practice

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

    Author : Vejuna Zalalyte; [2023-11-20]
    Keywords : neighbourhood; urban planning; density; mixed-use; walkability; access to services; local living; travel behaviour; behaviourism; New Urbanism;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the effect of New Urbanist planning theory on facilitating sustainable local living behaviours in inner city neighbourhoods. Drawing on the empirical evidence of two New Urbanist neighbourhoods in Lithuania and Sweden, the residents’ everyday lived experiences of the key guiding New Urbanist principles of density, mixed land use and walkability are explored. READ MORE

  3. 2. Interventions to Reduce Car Use: A Meta-Analysis

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Ester Al-Salehi; [2023]
    Keywords : Interventions; Car use reduction; Policy measure; Intervention effect; Transport effect.;

    Abstract : Transportation has become an essential part of people's lives to move from one place to another, increasing the transport mobility for passengers. Therefore, road transport accounts for the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, and to increased congestion. READ MORE

  4. 3. Design and Development of a Foldable Motorized Micro-Haulage Vehicle

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Gustaf Andersson; Mårten Lönn; [2023]
    Keywords : Product Development; Additive Manufacturing; Topology Optimization; Walking; Micro-Haulage Vehicle.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis describes the process of designing and developing a foldable motorized micro-haulage vehicle, which follows the user, for urban transportation. The project is made in collaboration with Volvo Car Corporation. The transportation industry stands as a significant contributor to greenhouse emissions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Numerical study of a vibroacoustic wave trap for e-vehicles

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk akustik

    Author : Antoine Curien; [2022]
    Keywords : wheel vibrations; passive vibration control; multiple tuned mass damper; bending mode; numerical optimisation; damping; resonance; robustness; reduction methods; Hjulvibrationer; passiv vibrationsreglering; multi tuned mass damper; böjningsläge; numerisk optimering; dämpning; resonans; robusthet; modale reduktionsmetoder;

    Abstract : The transition from internal combustion engine to battery electric cars is accompanied by a shift on the NVH issues damaging the passenger comfort. The rolling noise generated by the wheels and tyres is in particular characterized by an increasing attention from OEMs and car manufacturers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improved side impact car safety : New IIHS side crash regulation, effect on product design

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Andreas Bäckman; [2022]
    Keywords : Side impact beam; IIHS; side crash; side impact crash testing; crash testing of automobiles; industrial design engineering; automotive design; product design; Sidokrockskydd; IIHS; sidokrock; sidokollision; sidokrocktestning; krocktest av bilar; teknisk design; bildesign; produktdesign;

    Abstract : 23% of passenger vehicle occupant deaths in 2019 was side-impact collisions and is a ongoing problem that continues to take people’s lives (IIHS, 2021a). IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is an organization based in USA, which performs vehicle crash tests with the goal of making cars safer and reducing deaths and injuries. READ MORE