Essays about: "role of transportation"

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1. 1. Bonus Slopus: Examining the Effect of Removing Bonus Incentives for Electric Vehicles on Adoption

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Axel Eisner Sjöberg; [2024]
   Keywords : BEV; ICEV; Climate Change Mitigation; Incentives; Bonus Malus;

   Abstract : In the global battle against climate change, the pursuit of sustainable transportation, particularly through the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), has become a central focus. This thesis investigates the specific case of Sweden and delves into the repercussions of removing the climate bonus subsidy for EVs, exploring its immediate and potential long-term impacts on the market. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. IMPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG TO ALIGN WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET REGARDING CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2045 - Scenarios and Consequences

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Nafiseh Kazemi Ashtiani; [2023-06-21]
   Keywords : Climate Neutrality; GHG emissions; higher education institutions HEIs ; Net Zero emission; carbon footprint; carbon capture and storage CCS ;

   Abstract : It is widely acknowledged that one of the most significant global challenges of the 21 st century is climate change. In its Fifth Assessment Report (2014), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described the present extent of the problem and the hazards involved, citing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities as the primary contributor to global warming since the mid-20th century. READ MORE

5. 4. Activity Location Assignment Comparison Using Geospatial Landuse and Building Data in MATSim : A Multi-modal Transport Case Study of Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

   Author : YU GAO; [2023]
   Keywords : Agent-based model; MATSim; Raster Data; Shapefile Data; OSM; GTFS;

   Abstract : Transport simulation models play a crucial role in transportation planning, design, and operations, allowing for the replication of various scenarios through the incorporation of real-world data and parameters. Recently, agent-based transport models have gained prominence for their ability to simulate intricate metropolitan transport systems. READ MORE

6. 5. Neural Network-based Anomaly Detection Models and Interpretability Methods for Multivariate Time Series Data

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Deepthy Prasad; Swathi Hampapura Sripada; [2023]
   Keywords : multivariate - time series; anomaly detection; neural networks; autoencoders; interpretability; counterfactuals;

   Abstract : Anomaly detection plays a crucial role in various domains, such as transportation, cybersecurity, and industrial monitoring, where the timely identification of unusual patterns or outliers is of utmost importance. Traditional statistical techniques have limitations in handling complex and highdimensional data, which motivates the use of deep learning approaches. READ MORE