Search for dissertations about: "Decarbonisation of transport system"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Decarbonisation of transport system.
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1. Transition Technologies for Electrification and Optimisation of Bus Transport Systems
Abstract : The topical issue of climate change has increasingly become important as scenarios indicate an increase of 2.5–7.8°C in the global mean temperature by the end of this century, if no greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. READ MORE
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2. Governing Decarbonisation : The State and the New Politics of Climate Change
Abstract : This dissertation examines the “new climate politics of decarbonisation” and the role of the state as a site for progressive climate action. This new politics concerns transformative social change aimed at moving society away from its current dependence on fossil carbon energy. READ MORE
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3. On the road to climate neutral Swedish transportation: Energy system modelling to support the transition at national, regional, and local levels
Abstract : Transportation is a critical pillar of modern society. Over the past decades, growth in mobility of people and goods have been both enabled by and dependent upon fossil fuels. Strong action is needed to break this dependence in order to reduce CO2. READ MORE
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4. Energy transition in transportation : Applying TIMES-based energy system optimisation models to sub-national levels
Abstract : Transportation is embedded in the fabric of society and a key enabler of socio-economic development, but it is also a major source of carbon dioxide (CO2) and local air pollution (AP). Cities collectively account for around three quarters of total energy-related CO2 emissions, and the negative health impacts from local APs are most felt in dense urban environments. READ MORE
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5. New Tides in Shipping : Studying incumbent firms in maritime energy transitions
Abstract : Shipping is a cornerstone of global transportation responsible for moving large volumes of traded goods. At the same time, negative environmental impacts of shipping operations have attracted growing concerns. READ MORE