Essays about: "volvo group strategy"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 19 essays containing the words volvo group strategy.

  1. 6. Circular Business Models for Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Batteries: An analysis of current practices of vehicle manufacturers in the EU and the potential for innovation at Volvo Group

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Levke Albertsen; [2020]
    Keywords : circular economy; circular business models; business model innovation; lithium-ion batteries; electric mobility; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : With the transition towards an electrified vehicle fleet, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have come into focus for different stakeholders due to their high costs, resource, and energy demands for production as well as connected environmental concerns and supply risks. Circular economy (CE) strategies to slow and close resource loops and circular business models (CBMs) are discussed as solutions to these issues. READ MORE

  3. 7. Energy optimization tool for mild hybrid vehicles with thermal constraints

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Tomas Tamilinas; Chitranjan Singh; [2019]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The current global scenario is such where impact on the environment is becoming a rising concern. Global automotive manufacturers have focused more towards hybrid and electric vehicles as both more aware customers and governmental legislation have begun demanding higher emission standards. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Work Environment of Welding Operators at Volvo Group Trucks Operations : An Investigation to Reduce the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Welders

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

    Author : Linda Jonsson Roos; [2018]
    Keywords : MSDs; Work environment; Manual welders; Welding work; Physical strain; Work postures; Belastningsrelaterade skador; arbetsmiljö; manuella svetsare; svetsarbete; fysisk belastning; arbetsställningar;

    Abstract : This master thesis report presents a 20 weeks long project within Industrial design engineering at Luleå University of Technology, performed at Volvo Group Trucks Operations in Umeå. Since the company from a previous study knew that the operators on segment two work in unfavorable work postures, a further investigation of the operators’ work environment was needed. READ MORE

  5. 9. Concept development of steering column : Accommodating business commuters in a level four autonomous car

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Victor Wetterlind; [2018]
    Keywords : Produktutveckling; fordon; styrning;

    Abstract : This thesis reports on a collaborative concept development with Volvo Car Corporation. The problem underlying the concept development was to innovate a steering device for a level-four autonomous car. READ MORE

  6. 10. Innovate and Tell? Managing secrets in a complex world

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Agnes Johansson; William Ulrich Häreblad; [2017-09-13]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Innovation disclosure is the topic of this study, which in spite of the importance acknowledged to innovation has remained relatively unexplored. Adopting a qualitative research strategy and a multiple case study method, the aim is to provide a managerial view of innovation disclosure and the paradox between secrecy and transparency. READ MORE