Essays about: "Urban freight systems"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Urban freight systems.
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1. Greening the grid of Indonesia - Second life application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationAbstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE
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2. Greening the Grid of Indonesia – Second Life Application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle Batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationAbstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE
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3. The Opportunities for Off-peak hour deliveries in Gothenburg - A case study addressing the stakeholder interactions
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Today, many cities are experiencing problems with deteriorating traffic conditions and congestion – particularly during the peak hours in the early mornings and afternoons. As a result, the decision-makers and stakeholders of transports are steadily realizing the importance of sustainable transport solutions. READ MORE
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4. Managing freight transport as a city : Decreasing climate change impact and reaching sustainable mobility
University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och miljöteknikAbstract : Climate change impose a major challenge to the world. About 23% of the world’s energy-related CO2 emissions derive from transportation. Urban freight transport has been increasing because of a growing demand for goods. Cities need to manage freight transportation to decrease its climate change impact. READ MORE
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5. Planning for Sustainable Urban Freight Transport : A Comparative Study of Measures to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Last Mile Transport in Oslo and Stockholm
University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studierAbstract : There is a need to reduce global carbon emissions in order to limit climate change, especially from the transport sector, as it contributes to a large share of these emissions. This thesis explores carbon emissions from urban freight transport in Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden, and the measures and strategies that have been implemented in accordance with the municipalities’ targets. READ MORE