Essays about: "traffic impact"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 258 essays containing the words traffic impact.

  1. 1. Should electric cars pay? Exempting electric cars from the Gothenburg congestion charges

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Robin Bagheri; Niklas Seroka; [2020-07-01]
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    Abstract : lead to health problems and early deaths, congestion leads to an increase in traffic accidents as well as increased travel times for people living in these areas. To combat these effects, several cities have instituted congestion charges, charging cars to drive within certain areas of these cities. READ MORE

  3. 2. The impact of the Fehmarn Belt link on modal choice - An investigation of potential modal shift on Sweden’s foreign trade

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Oskar Robertsson; Simon Möller; [2020-06-22]
    Keywords : Cross-border barriers; Fehmarn Belt tunnel; Intermodality; Modal choice; TEN-T;

    Abstract : MSc in Logistics and Transport Management.... READ MORE

  4. 3. Optimization of a charging system for electric vehicles : A case study in Magangué, Colombia

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

    Author : Malin Lönnqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Electric vehicles; electric boats; EV charging infrastructure design; charging strategy; optimization; mixed integer linear programming; Colombia; Elfordon; elbåtar; design av laddningsinfrastruktur; laddningsstrategi; optimering; linjär programmering; Colombia;

    Abstract : To reduce the emissions from the transport sector, the electric vehicle (EV) is a promising alternative to the internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV). An important aspect of implementing new transport systems in terms of EVs is the charging strategy, as many energy sources with different limitations can be utilized. READ MORE

  5. 4. The myths and hazardous life of asphalt labourer : A pre-study on work environment and gender equality in the asphalt paving industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Pipar Julia Bahri; [2020]
    Keywords : Asphalt; road construction; male-dominated industries; safety work; gender equality; microwave heater; attractive workplace; Asfalt; vägarbete; mansdominerade industrier; säkerhetsarbete; jämställdhet; mikrovågsvärmare; attraktiva arbetsplatser;

    Abstract : Road construction work is often regarded to be a dirty and strenuous job. The asphalt paving industry is male-dominated with a low percentage of women. This master thesis is part of Human Work Sciences at Luleå University of Technology's participation in the SMMART (Swedish Magnetite Microwave Asphalt Road Technology) project. READ MORE

  6. 5. Measuring Complexity of Built Environments : The impact of traffic lights and load of traffic levels on how drivers perceive stress

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Periandros Papamarkos; [2020]
    Keywords : Driver behavior; Stress perception; Driving simulation; Built Environment; Virtual scenarios; ;

    Abstract : To understand which factors affect the perception of stress while driving is interesting since it would help us to get closer to comprehending how the street network design can avoid putting stress on the drivers. Earlier research has measured drivers’ perception of safety under different street conditions by using video clips of real street environments. READ MORE