Essays about: "Road transport"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 455 essays containing the words Road transport.
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6. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Aim: To understand why big logistics companies do not focus their resources on improving space utilization and decreasing the phenomenon of empty running. Moreover, this study aims to present the potential economic and environmental benefits of reduced excess air in packaging and its effect on truck deliveries. READ MORE
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7. Energy in the Transportation System - A comparison of charging infrastructure scenarios
University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automationAbstract : A functioning charging infrastructure is crucial for achieving full-scale national electrification within the transport sector. The system is likely to consist of different charging technologies, all with the main objective of providing efficient energy replenishment services. READ MORE
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8. Customizable Contraction Hierarchies for Mixed Fleet Vehicle Routing : Fast weight customization when not adhering to triangle inequality
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : As the transport industry shifts towards Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) the need for accurate route planning rises. BEVs have reduced range compared to traditional fuel based vehicles, and the range can vary greatly depending on ambient conditions and vehicle load. READ MORE
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9. Identification and evaluation of solutions for long-haul electric road freight.
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutvecklingAbstract : Road freight transportation is important for the development of the global economy and, at the same time, one of the most destructive businesses when it comes to the environment and human health. As societies evolve, the need for freight transportation increases and the transport demand cannot in a sustainable way be fulfilled with the use of diesel trucks as it is done today. READ MORE
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10. The role of motivations and perceived ability to cycle as a mode of transport in an emerging cycling culture - the case study of Cork Metropolitan Area, Ireland
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografiAbstract : Cycling as mode of transport can be seen as a sustainable and active mode of travel that can be part of the solution for climate change and urban congestion. Many cities in Europe are now investing in cycling to reduce their carbon emissions and make their spaces more liveable and accessible. READ MORE