Essays about: "road impacts"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 96 essays containing the words road impacts.

1. 1. Staying Afloat - Examining the Resilience of the European Inland Waterway Transportation Industry in the Face of Climate Related Disruptions: A Policy and Resilience Analysis

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Linnea Ahlgren; Hibaakh Jamac; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Climate Change; Inland Waterway Transportation; Inland Barge Companies; Inland Ports; Policies and Initiatives; Adaptation; Extreme Weather;

   Abstract : Due to its lower emissions in comparison to other modes of transport, inland waterway transportation (IWT) has been increasingly considered a sustainable option by the European Union (EU), prompting a focus on transitioning towards it in recent years. However, the impact of climate change has led to a rise in extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, over the past few decades. READ MORE

3. 2. Linear optimization of a potential microgrid to supply TSK70

   University essay from KTH/Kemi

   Author : Roy Satis; [2023]
   Keywords : modelling; solar power; energy storage; electric vehicle; construction site; modelering; solkraft; energilagring; elektrifierad fordon; konstruktionsplats;

   Abstract : Transport- och byggindustrin är en bidragande orsak till klimatkläget på grund av den betydande mängd växthusgaser som produceras. Att byta till elfordon är en metod för att minska de skadliga effekterna av klimatförändringarna. READ MORE

4. 3. “The road ahead will be difficult” : An analysis of conceptual metaphors used in political speeches

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

   Author : Arsema Solomon Zeray; [2023]
   Keywords : conceptual metaphors; politics; gender; Africa; critical discourse analysis;

   Abstract : Political speeches are complex in nature and call for a thorough exploration to unravel the underlying messages. Politicians tend to simplify their speeches by using conceptual metaphors as a means of taking a shortcut. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of The Impact of Automated Driven Vehicles on Traffic Performance at Four-leg Signalized Intersections

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

   Author : Ahmed Osman; [2023]
   Keywords : Automated driven vehicles; Microscopic simulation; PTV VISSIM; Traffic performance; signalized intersection;

   Abstract : Intersections, particularly four-leg signalized intersections, are frequent sites of traffic congestion in urban areas. This congestion can lead to delays, increased travel time, and a negative impact on traffic performance and quality of life for people. READ MORE

6. 5. The Road Towards Service-Integrated Offerings for Product-Centred Manufacturing Firms : A Case Study within Husqvarna

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Kajsa Ivarsson; Eric Seing; [2023]
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   Abstract : In recent years there has been an increase in servitisation amongst manufacturing firms. Change could be inevitable to stay competitive in this fierce innovative environment and is therefore an ongoing topic that needs to be addressed. READ MORE