Essays about: "effects of vehicle pollution"

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  1. 1. Conceptual Design of an Ekranoplan UAV

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

    Author : Sheng-An Yu; [2022]
    Keywords : Ekranoplan; Unmanned ground effect vehicle UGEV ; vertical take-off and landing VTOL ; aircraft design; Ekranoplan; Obemannad markeffektfarkost UGEV ; Vertikal Start och Landning VTOL ; Flygplansdesign;

    Abstract : Unmanned aerial system (UAS) has developed into an important platform of high-altitude photography, which can be applied in animal studies, pollution forensics and geographic monitoring. This thesis work aims to design a unmanned ground effect vehicle (UGEV) in order to provide a much better and flexible solution to future applications. READ MORE

  3. 2. A CRITICAL REVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS WITHIN LAST MILE DELIVERY FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Felicia Söderström; [2020]
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    Abstract : E-commerce is a continuously growing business that has expanded over the recent years and more people are buying online instead of offline. With online shopping, the demand for home deliveries is increasing along with it. Last mile deliveries, which is the last part of the supply chain from business to customer, operate mainly in urban areas. READ MORE

  4. 3. Addressing a large-scale implementation of low-emission zones in France

    University essay from KTH/Systemanalys och ekonomi

    Author : Mina Roncière; [2020]
    Keywords : low-emisson zone; air quality; air pollution; transport policy; urban typology;

    Abstract : Air pollution is a public health issue, and traffic is one of the main sources of pollutants such as NO2, PM10 and PM2.5. Consequently, European cities have been implementing low-emission zones (LEZs) by defining regulated areas, where the most-polluting vehicles are prohibited from driving. READ MORE

  5. 4. Environmental Impact of E-Commerce Logistics : When is Home Delivery More Efficient than Collection-Delivery Points?

    University essay from KTH/Systemanalys och ekonomi

    Author : Thed Kerrén; [2019]
    Keywords : B2C; e-commerce; logistics; delivery; CDP; external; effects; environmental; emission; VRP; CVRP CNL; Logit;

    Abstract : In the literature on B2C logistics of e-commerce, the two main delivery methods - home delivery and delivery to collection-delivery points (CDPs) - have rarely been compared with respect to their environmental effects. This is the case despite a growing e-commerce and the fact that the logistic part of the transportation sector stands for a great amount of the pollution in urban areas. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysis of GHG emissions reduction from road transport: a case study of the German passenger vehicles

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Khaled Al-Dabbas; [2018]
    Keywords : Greenhouse Gas emission reduction; Powertrain technologies; Electric vehicles EVs ; Fuel pathways; Smart Grid; Vehicle to Grid V2G ; High renewable penetrationFlexibility.;

    Abstract : Transportation and energy play an essential role in modern society. Since the Industrial Revolution, fossil fuels have enabled great advancements in human society. Within this process, Internal Combustion Engines Vehicles (ICEVs) played a significant role in guaranteeing reliable and affordable long-distance transportation. READ MORE