Essays about: "European Infrastructure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 162 essays containing the words European Infrastructure.

  1. 1. Powering the Future: Unveiling the challenges associated with planning of charging infrastructure for heavy electric vehicles - A master thesis on the future planning of heavy charge infrastructure in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hassan Abbas Cheema; Robin Holmgren; [2023-11-01]
    Keywords : heavy charge infrastructure;

    Abstract : The transport sector is currently transitioning into a more sustainable use of fuel. The current aim of the European Commission is to reduce the greenhouse gas net emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Electric trucks are considered an important aspect in this transition. READ MORE

  2. 2. Staying Afloat - Examining the Resilience of the European Inland Waterway Transportation Industry in the Face of Climate Related Disruptions: A Policy and Resilience Analysis

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linnea Ahlgren; Hibaakh Jamac; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Climate Change; Inland Waterway Transportation; Inland Barge Companies; Inland Ports; Policies and Initiatives; Adaptation; Extreme Weather;

    Abstract : Due to its lower emissions in comparison to other modes of transport, inland waterway transportation (IWT) has been increasingly considered a sustainable option by the European Union (EU), prompting a focus on transitioning towards it in recent years. However, the impact of climate change has led to a rise in extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, over the past few decades. READ MORE

  3. 3. Security in the context of the European semiconductor industry : A qualitative content analysis of the European Chips Act

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Henrik De Laval; [2023]
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    Abstract : Semiconductors are essential in virtually all electronic devices, ranging from civilian to military applications. The semiconductor industry is therefore a critical, and arguably strategic and security-related, industrial sector. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Road Ahead: Exploring the Potential of Public-Private Partnerships in Closing the European Infrastructure Investment Gap

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Linus Edgren; Casper Lindqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Public-Private Partnership; Public Procurement; Project Finance; European Infrastructure; Infrastructure Investments;

    Abstract : Modern infrastructure assets are fundamental for the long-term economic growth and development of countries and regions. Yet, the European infrastructure investment gap is projected to reach USD 2 trillion by 2040. One approach to closing this infrastructure investment gap is strengthening the collaboration between the private and public sector. READ MORE

  5. 5. Comparative Analysis of On-site vs Off-site green-Hydrogen Value Chain Scenarios to cover projected Aviation demand : A case for Toulouse Blagnac Airport in France

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

    Author : Stathis Alexandrou; [2023]
    Keywords : Hydrogen Production; Value Chain Analysis; Levelized Cost of Hydrogen Production LCOH ; Hydrogen for Aviation; France; Toulouse Airport; Analys av vätgasens värdekedja; kostnader för vätgasens försörjningskedja; LCOH; flytande vätgas; vätgas för luftfarten; Frankrike; Toulouse Airport; ;

    Abstract : Amidst the efforts to mitigate the energy-related carbon emissions of human activities and pursuing a net-zero future by 2050, the aviation sector, as part of a wider group of hard-to-decarbonize sectors is responsible for 12% of all the transportation emissions globally. Green Hydrogen as a zero-emissions alternative fuel from water and renewable energy serves as a prime candidate to replace conventional aviation fuels and lead the way towards carbon-free flights. READ MORE