Essays about: "sustainable transport modes"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 65 essays containing the words sustainable transport modes.

  1. 21. Space-Time Autonomy by Proximity - A Qualitative Study of Girls´ Accessibility by Proximity in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

    Author : Julia Wilzén; [2021-11-03]
    Keywords : Proximity; Girls; Gender; Constraints; Accessibility; Mobility Patterns;

    Abstract : The urban city is a melting pot of different people, groups of people, experiences, desires, and strivings organized within a shared space and connected through a variety of networks. In this shared urban space, it is important to create equal accessibility to places, services, and activities essential for people's everyday life. READ MORE

  3. 22. Potential for upscaling the use of light electric freight vehicles in sustainable last mile deliveries - Conducted at VTI

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jens Collvin; Taima El Elawi; [2021-06-11]
    Keywords : LEFVs; City Logistics; Urban Areas; Supply Chain Management; Urban Consolidation Centres;

    Abstract : The last mile logistics is known to be the most costly and most polluting part of the supply chain. The last mile logistics contribute with high emissions, congestion and safety issues in urban areas. Recently, the number of deliveries in urban areas have increased and it is common for residents to order merchandise online. READ MORE

  4. 23. Capital and Operational Cost Evaluation of Selected Powertrain configurations in Heavy-duty Fuel Cell Trucks

    University essay from KTH/Fordonsdynamik

    Author : Shenoy Vivek Venkatesh; [2021]
    Keywords : Heavy long haulage trucks; Total Cost of Ownership TCO ; Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle FCEV ; Battery Electric Vehicle BEV ; Tunga lastbilar; total ägandekostnad TCO ; elfordon med bränsleceller FCEV ; batterielektriska fordon BEV ;

    Abstract : The automotive and heavy-duty trucking industries are heading towards research and development of alternative powertrain solutions to meet the United Nations sustainability goals and cleaner solutions to aid climate change actions. This thesis project aligns with the vision of finding greener and sustainable modes of transport in the heavy long haulage trucking industry. READ MORE

  5. 24. Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) for disincentivizing car ownership and use in Reykjavík

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Francisco Javier Ari Quintana; [2021]
    Keywords : Transportation; Car ownership; Shared mobility; Mobility-as-a-Service; MaaS; Disincentives; Reykjavík;

    Abstract : Iceland faces problems in achieving decarbonization goals, especially regarding its transportation sector having highly car-oriented passenger transport in the capital city, Reykjavík. Therefore, there is a need to shift toward more sustainable transport modes. READ MORE

  6. 25. Local governance of sustainable consumption on the household level

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Anders Nyman; [2021]
    Keywords : climate change; sustainable consumption; local governance; climate goals; municipality; household; citizen; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Today most Swedish municipalities work actively with climate change mitigation with the goal to decrease their total emissions of greenhouse gases. To achieve this, the municipalities must decrease their consumption related emissions. READ MORE