Essays about: "sustainability challenges in transportation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 74 essays containing the words sustainability challenges in transportation.

1. 1. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Love Kristoffersson; Etienne Skowronski; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : road-rail transport; temperature-controlled goods; cross-border; modal shift; transportation network;

   Abstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. Carbon Capture from Biomass Boiler Flue Gas Emissions using Microalgae : A Case Study

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

   Author : Graham Kirn; [2023]
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   Abstract : Capture and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is expected to play an important role in climate change mitigation efforts intended to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), in which carbon is captured during energy generation from sustainably sourced biomass fuels, is of particular interest in Sweden. READ MORE

5. 4. Greening the grid of Indonesia - Second life application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Felix Kruse; Paula Runsten; [2023]
   Keywords : electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE

6. 5. Barriers and Enablers for Repurposing Vehicle Components in Cross-Sector Collaborations : A Case Study of a Swedish Vehicle Manufacturer

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

   Author : Elin Kjellberg; Violet Mirgati; [2023]
   Keywords : circular economy; circular business model; cross-sector collaboration; transportation industry; repurpose; circulär ekonomi; cirkulär affärsmodell; tvärsektionella samarbeten; transportindustrin; repurpose; återbruk;

   Abstract : Sweden's economy is currently heavily dependent on a linear economy model, where raw material ultimately is discarded as waste. The linear approach is unsustainable for manufacturing companies in the long term. READ MORE