Essays about: "Sustainable Transport"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 658 essays containing the words Sustainable Transport.
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6. 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 SchoolAbstract : 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
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7. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE
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8. Analysis of a shape morphing structural battery: manufacturing, analytical modeling and numerical simulation
University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanikAbstract : A reduction in the global use of fossil fuels is necessary when striving for a more sustainable future. One key strategy in the transition from fossil fuels is electrification. This strategy is particularly prominent within the transport sector, where more efficient ways to store electric energy are being pursued. READ MORE
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9. Autonomous shuttle buses : A multiple-case study evaluating to what extent autonomous shuttle buses contribute to achieve sustainable mobility in Lindholmen and Barkarbystaden
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionenAbstract : Travelling and moving within urban areas in a sustainable way acquires a transition toward sustainable commuting modes. An approach to reaching the transition is recognised as sustainable mobility. According to smart mobility research, autonomous shuttle buses could contribute to achieve sustainable mobility in urban areas. READ MORE
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10. Effortless Charging: Enhancing Usability in Electric Car Mobile Applications
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronikAbstract : In recent years, there has been an increased interest in the environment, and various efforts has been made in order to reduce human impact upon the planet. One such effort is transitioning the transport industry from using fossil-fuels to more sustainable fuels, such as electricity. This has led to a heightened interest in electric vehicles. READ MORE