Essays about: "developments in transportation"

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  1. 1. 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]
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    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

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Nudging towards automobile- free living in Stockholm : An analysis of Stockholm's 2015 Green Parking Rates guideline and its impact on mode shift

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Matej Mečár; [2020]
    Keywords : Parking regulation; positive mobility services; the nudge; mode shift; parking ratio;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the impact of the city of Stockholm􏰀s 2015 Green Parking Rates guideline on transportation mode shift. The guidelines were established in hopes of nudging occupants of newly built residential developments towards a mode shift and in so doing, towards car-light, car- free and more sustainable living. READ MORE