Essays about: "urban freight"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words urban freight.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. A cost-benefit analysis of electrification of LCVs : A Study-Case in the City of Curitiba, Brazil

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

    Author : Rodrigo Fernandes; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis addresses the urgent global imperative of achieving carbon neutrality, with a specific focus on the relationship of environmental and economic concerns within urban freight transportation. The primary objective is to provide valuable insights and support to freight companies in Curitiba, Brazil, as they embark on a transition towards sustainable and eco-friendly mobility solutions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Freight Transport in the Car-Free City : Towards a more sustainable urban freight sector

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Melisa Marta; [2023]
    Keywords : Car-free city; sustainable urban freight transport; urban consolidation center; cargo bicycles;

    Abstract : Freight transport of goods is an indispensable part of everyday life. Without it there would be no delivery of products such as food, water, construction material, technology, furniture, clothes and society, as we know it today, would collapse.  However, there are more and less sustainable ways of transporting goods. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainable Urban Freight Transportation : Configuring Modular and Robust Urban Hubs

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

    Author : Minna Mathisson; Lisa Janson; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Urban Freight Transport; Urban Hubs; Modularization; Future Scenario Framework; Robustness; Adaptiveness; Hållbara Urbana Godstransporter; Urbana Hubbar; Modularisering; Framtidsscenarioramverk; Robusthet; Anpassnigsbarhet;

    Abstract : The Urban Freight Transportation System faces many uncertainties and challenges in its future development. In the discussion regarding how to mitigate the challenges, the implementation of Urban Hubs is often brought up. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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 : Paula Runsten; Felix Kruse; [2023]
    Keywords : Electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems Elektrifiering; batteriåteranvändning; förnybar energi; nettonollutsläpp; energilagringssystem; 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