Essays about: "developments in transportation"

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1. 1. A self-service design concept for last mile delivery: The solution for retail stores in urban environments

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Matilda Holmqvist; Lisa Johansson; [2021]
   Keywords : retail store; market study; urban environment; last mile delivery; self- service; product development; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The world is constantly changing, and business strategies are changing with it. Companies are offering new delivery options and technologies for customers globally when doing purchases. IKEA, a global furniture retailer, is expanding their touchpoints by opening retail stores in city centre locations in order to become more accessible. READ MORE

3. 2. New Housing Developments: A Localisation Strategy considering Energy-Efficiency from an Urban Structure and Transport Perspective for the city of Falun

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

   Author : Adeyemi Kazeem Ajayi; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : There are several considerations when planning new housing developments, and resultant problems require critical analysis. This thesis has focused on studying some part of the potential issues in the case of a project in the city of Falun. READ MORE

4. 3. Do reindeer have Front-Limb Biases? : forelimb Preference in Rangifer tarandus tarandus

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

   Author : Louise Andersson; [2020]
   Keywords : reindeer; handedness; Rangifer tarandus; footedness; left right dominance; laterality; ambidextrous; behaviour;

   Abstract : Laterality refers to the dominance of the brain’s left or right hemisphere over particular functions, such as certain behaviours. One common example is handedness in humans, where right- or left hand preference tends to be regulated by the dominance of on side of the brain. READ MORE

5. 4. What Moves You? : A Study of Mode Shift Motives in Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Alexander Gaio; [2020]
   Keywords : mode shift; travel behaviour; mobility management; theory of planned behaviour;

   Abstract : What causes people to change their primary transportation mode and sustain the change in the absence of an incentive? Shifting towards sustainable modes is a vision shared by many municipal, regional, national and international bodies around the world, but it is difficult to change individuals’ behaviour, especially when there is no incentive to do so. Through understanding how individuals make decisions about their planned behaviour and determining what are opportune moments to re- learn travel habits, it may serve as a key opportunity to influence sustainable mode share. READ MORE

6. 5. Status of The Technology for Electrical Road Focusing on Wireless Charging : International Outlook

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL); Högskolan i Halmstad/Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL)

   Author : Padma Kumar Parameswaran Thampi; Thomas Paul Thodukulam Poulose; [2020]
   Keywords : Research and development; Innovation; Technology readiness level; Market Readiness Level; Wireless Charging System;

   Abstract : Abstract The transportation sector has a vital role in today’s society and accounts for 20 % of our global total energy consumption. It is also one of the most greenhouse gas emission intensive sectors as almost 95 % of its energy originates from petroleum-based fuels. READ MORE