Essays about: "thesis energy efficiency diesel engine"

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  1. 1. Electric conversion of combustion engine cars

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Annika Modling; Bobby Åbrandt; [2022]
    Keywords : Electric conversion; combustion engine; electric motor; lithium-ion; lead-acid; DIY; second hand; Elkonvertering; förbränningsmotor; elmotor; litiumjon; blysyra; DIY; begagnat; cirkulär process;

    Abstract : The electrification of personal transport vehicles is one of the strategies to counteract global warming and dependance on fossil fuels. Diesel powered cars are already prohibited in several big cities and the prices for fuel are constantly climbing. READ MORE

  3. 2. Alternative Drivetrain for Future Freight Trucks

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Athanasios Tsamos; [2020]
    Keywords : future freight trucks; transportation; sustainable fuels; alternative fuels; future mobility; long distance trucks; hybrid mobility; alternative drivetrain; electric trucks;

    Abstract : Presently, heavy-duty trucks are responsible for approximately 25% of global CO2 emissions. Although the world seems to incline towards the transport sector's electrification, the electrification of long-range freight trucks is profoundly challenging. READ MORE

  4. 3. Knowledge base and perception on sustainability in the long-haul transport sector in Brazil

    University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

    Author : Joel Alf Svensson; [2018]
    Keywords : Brazil; eco-driving; Euro classes; Heavy duty transport; Scania; long-haulage; logistics service providers; sustainability; trucks; energy efficiency;

    Abstract : demand for truck transportation is increasing and in the shadow the CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions. In many parts of the world the majority of the transportation of goods is done by long-haulage trucks. More than 60% of all goods transported in Brazil are made by trucks (André Luiz Cunhaa, 2011). READ MORE

  5. 4. Setting the seeds for a green growth -A Study of biofuel development in Indonesia’s transport sector

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

    Author : Sophia Aaman; Johan Henrik Hessel Lundberg; [2017]
    Keywords : Multi-Level Perspective; Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning; Biofuels for transport; Indonesia; Barriers.;

    Abstract : Climate change poses as one of the major environmental issues on a global scale today, with one of the largest contributor to the climate change being the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. GHG emissions in turn is known to a large extent originate in anthropogenic energy use, especially fossil fuel usage. READ MORE

  6. 5. Minimising Fuel Consumption of a Series Hybrid Electric Railway Vehicle Using Model Predictive Control

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Reglerteknik

    Author : Niklas Sundholm; [2017]
    Keywords : Railway; Vehicle; Model; Predictive; Control;

    Abstract : With the increasing demands on making railway systems more environmentally friendly, diesel railcars have been replaced by hybrid electric railway vehicles. A hybrid system holds a number of advantages as it has the possibility of recuperating energy and allows the internal combustion engine (ICE) to be run at optimal efficiency. READ MORE