Essays about: "sustainable transport systems"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 148 essays containing the words sustainable transport systems.

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. 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

4. 3. Impact of C-ITS on Mobility and Society

   University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

   Author : Ninnie Tägtström; [2023]
   Keywords : C-ITS; ITS; Mobility; Digitization; Automation; Transportation System; Traffic Signals; Vensim;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the important potential of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) onmobility and society. C-ITS appears as a promising solution to reinvent transportation and become avital part of the ever-evolving environment as developments in technology continue to change the world. READ MORE

5. 4. Lifelong learning at Scania and KTH : A qualitative study on community of practice as a learning method in contract education

   University essay from KTH/Lärande

   Author : Felix Alin; [2023]
   Keywords : Lifelong learning; sustainability; contract education; community; community of practice; virtual communities; Livslångt lärande; hållbarhet; uppdragsutbildning; gemenskap; praxisgemenskap; virtuella gemenskaper;

   Abstract : This degree project examines the feasibility of implementing a community of practice within the contract education course ”Sustainable Transport Systems” offered at KTH Royal Institute of Sweden in collaboration with Scania. This degree project aims to investigate if it would be possible to increase participation in the course by creating study circles led by circle leaders who have completed the course. READ MORE

6. 5. Improved Testing Strategies from Standards for New Growing Battery Applications in the Industrial and E-mobility Sectors

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

   Author : Francisco Javier Carreras; Claudia Ciminieri; [2023]
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   Abstract : In the current energy challenges, related to both climate change and the sudden rise in energy prices, batteries plays a key role in providing and storing energy. Before batteries are sent to market, the batteries are repeatedly subjected to different types of tests since it is crucial to verify that the performance and safety of these technologies are ensured in the different applications. READ MORE