Essays about: "sustainable transportation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 409 essays containing the words sustainable transportation.

  1. 6. The role of gender equality on rural women development in agriculture : case study: koperative duhinge ikigori kanjongo “KODIKA”, Nyamasheke district, Rwanda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Christella Mukakalisa; [2021]
    Keywords : gender equality; rural women development; agriculture;

    Abstract : Gender is as a contract in society regulating the relations between men and women. But Gender equality is referred to as equal rights, roles and responsibilities for men and women. It is a crucial element in sustainable development, and it is considered as human rights. READ MORE

  3. 7. 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

  4. 8. A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study of centralized and decentralized wastewater heat recovery in Stockholm, Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Deniz Pektas; [2021]
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    Abstract : The cities bear a large role in the climate crisis. However, this also means that they have a big potential in the transition towards sustainable communities and a sustainable world. Up to 90 % of energy use within the urban water cycle is allocated to hot water heating for end users. READ MORE

  5. 9. Sustainable Mobility Scenario Modeling : Evaluating Future Resilience of Modular Concepts for Electrified Trucks

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.); KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Simon Björkvall; Rikard Bodén; [2021]
    Keywords : Scenario Modeling; Futures Studies; Modularization; Inter-Urban Transportation; Product Development; Scenariomodellering; Framtidsstudier; Modularisering; Inter-Urban Transport; Produktutveckling; Lastbilar;

    Abstract : Today, one of the greatest concerns for companies is how well their business will fit their future markets. However, predicting how the future will unfold is almost impossible for many industries, but companies that fail to prepare their products for future markets will most likely face substantial problems. READ MORE

  6. 10. Possibilities and challenges for expanding the electric vehicle adoption: A case study of Swedish consumers’ perception of electric vehicles

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Erica Olsson; [2021]
    Keywords : electric vehicle; consumer adoption; sustainability; diffusion of innovation; ICE vehicle.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Electric cars are by many considered a sustainable solution to the ever-growing demand for road vehicles and fuel. The transportation sector is responsible for almost a third of the total greenhouse gas emissions globally and approximately 80% of these emissions can be attributed to road vehicles. READ MORE