Essays about: "Road Freight"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 91 essays containing the words Road Freight.
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11. Determinants of Alternative Fuel Technology for Small Road Freight Transport Companies in Sweden
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomiAbstract : The transportation sector plays a significant role in global carbon emissions, emphasizing the need for transitioning to alternative fuel technologies. This thesis primarily aims to examine the factors that influence small road freight transport companies in Sweden when transitioning to alternative fuel technology. READ MORE
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12. 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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13. Access Management for Efficient Urban Freight Transport
University essay from KTH/TransportplaneringAbstract : In today's urban landscapes, most megacities deal with challenges related to monitoring access management and designating spaces in city centres for loading or unloading goods. A pivotal objective for logistic companies is to ensure on-time and in-full delivery (OTIF), which directly correlates with enhanced customer satisfaction and increased profitability (Smith, H, 2019). READ MORE
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14. The future impact of information technology in road freight transport
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : It can be observed that in the past years and in recent years, information technology (IT) trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), cloud computing and big data have been impacting transportation and logistics, in particular road freight transport. However, the future influence of these technologies in road freight transport is not known. READ MORE
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15. Changing Transport Strategy to Off-Peak Hour Delivery in Gothenburg and Copenhagen - Lessons and Recommendations learned from the New York and Stockholm Pilot Projects
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The pattern of urbanisation is determined by a set of complex aspects in social, economic, environmental, as well as technological that increases the concentration of the population in urban settlements. Many cities are experiencing difficulties and immense pressure on the infrastructure by declining traffic conditions with a series of issues including longer transit times, increased fuel consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions, prompting stakeholders and policymakers to tackle the issue by introducing alternative solutions to utilise the urban infrastructure more efficiently. READ MORE
