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11. A comparative study of nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithms on sustainable road network planning
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskapAbstract : Global warming is a serious threat to the existence of human life on earth. Greenhouse gas emission is the major cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide is the major greenhouse gas emitted due to human activity. Road transport accounts for 15% of CO2 emissions worldwide. READ MORE
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12. The Diffusion of Hydrogen Technology in the Road Transport Sector in Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Carbon emissions are one of the primary drivers of climate change and the transport sector accounts for 24% of the global carbon emissions. A shift within the automobile industry towards more eco-friendly modes of transportation is hence needed. READ MORE
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13. Investigating the replacement of old passenger cars with modern less emission intensive cars in Sweden using Total Cost of Ownership approach
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Purpose. In Sweden, private commuting accounts for two third of total transportation emissions and 21% of the country’s total. To become net-zero by 2045, Sweden plans to have 2 million electric cars on the roads by 2030. Whereas with current pace, there will be 1 million electric cars by the end of the decade. READ MORE
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14. Policy Tools for the Decarbonisation of Urban Freight Transport in Brazil
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : There has been an increase in the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the last 3 decades. A large share of these emissions is produced by the transport sector. In 2010 alone, global transport accounted for 7 GtCO2 eq and approximately 23% of total energy-related CO2 emissions. READ MORE
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15. Transmission Modeling for Optimization of Electric Powertrains
University essay from Lunds universitet/MaskinelementAbstract : Over the last decade, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the world's roads has rapidly increased. Optimization of power consumption in electric powertrains will, therefore, lead to reduced energy usage in the road transport sector. READ MORE