Essays about: "high-capacity transport"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words high-capacity transport.
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1. Intermodal High-Capacity Transport for Pre- and Post-Haulage - A multiple-case study of the potential for high-capacity rail-road transport in the Swedish freight transport market
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The concept of intermodal freight transport has been acknowledged as a policy tool to achieve an improved utilization of the transport system. Particularly intermodal rail-road transport (IRT) has recently gained in importance due to the benefits associated with its operational and environmental efficiency. READ MORE
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2. Development of a new concept for a v-stay in a heavy vehicle using dynamic analyses
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskapAbstract : Society of today is struggling with both large amounts of emissions as well as congestion on the roads. For this reason, AFRY in collaboration with Volvo GTT is working on develop and implement longer and heavier transports in traffic network. These combinations are called high capacity transport and have high performance-based demands. READ MORE
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3. Extended Gate - Barriers and opportunities for intermodal improvements, a case study of Port of Gothenburg
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Extended gate is an intermodal concept aiming to achieve improved transport efficiency in the hinterland through a more integrated model, compared to concepts that are currently in use, such as dry ports. Functionally it is an extension of the gated area of a port terminal into the hinterland in order to achieve operational efficiency for the supply chain actors and improve customer experience for cargo owners. READ MORE
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4. Designing a plug-and-go solution to expand the electric vehicle market
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The transport sector stands for almost a quarter of the carbon emissions released into the atmosphereand is a sector where a lot of work remains to be done to mitigate climate change. To make a changequickly, the vehicles currently traveling the roads will need to be converted from internal combustionengine (ICE) driven vehicle to battery electric vehicles (BEV). READ MORE
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5. Modelling Layover Parking Capacity in Bus Terminals : A Case Study of Stockholm
University essay from KTH/TransportplaneringAbstract : Public bus services play a pivotal role in urban public transport systems, they represent the flexible fragment of the mass transit chain in Stockholm county. It extends the high-capacity rail services reach by creating local connections to rail stations, by creating connections between local centres and by creating direct connections during peak hours to relieve the rail system. READ MORE
