Implementation of Zero Emission Fast Shortsea Shipping

The paper describes the implementation of state-of-the-art “Industry 4.0” methods and tools, a holistic ship design optimization and modular production methods, as well as advanced battery technologies to enable a fully electrical, fast zero-emission waterborne urban transport. The design of a fast catamaran passenger ferry demonstrator planned for operation as a waterborne shuttle in the Stavanger/Norway area and of a replicator for operation at Thames River/London are elaborated, including infrastructural issues for their operation. The presented research is in the frame of the H2020 funded project “TrAM – Transport: Advanced and Modular” (www.tramproject.eu)

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The Economic Effects of Electromobility in Sustainable Urban Public Transport

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14040878 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 878 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Oliwia Pietrzak ◽

Krystian Pietrzak

Keyword(s):

Public Transport ◽

Research Study ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Economic Effects ◽

Urban Transport ◽

Energy Mix ◽

Zero Emission ◽

The Impact ◽

The Given

This paper focuses on effects of implementing zero-emission buses in public transport fleets in urban areas in the context of electromobility assumptions. It fills the literature gap in the area of research on the impact of the energy mix of a given country on the issues raised in this article. The main purpose of this paper is to identify and analyse economic effects of implementing zero-emission buses in public transport in cities. The research area was the city of Szczecin, Poland. The research study was completed using the following research methods: literature review, document analysis (legal acts and internal documents), case study, ratio analysis, and comparative analysis of selected variants (investment variant and base variant). The conducted research study has shown that economic benefits resulting from implementing zero-emission buses in an urban transport fleet are limited by the current energy mix structure of the given country. An unfavourable energy mix may lead to increased emissions of SO2 and CO2 resulting from operation of this kind of vehicle. Therefore, achieving full effects in the field of electromobility in the given country depends on taking concurrent actions in order to diversify the power generation sources, and in particular on increasing the share of Renewable Energy Sources (RES).

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Possibilities for Developing Electromobility by Using Autonomously Powered Trolleybuses Based on the Example of Gdynia

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14102971 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (10) ◽

pp. 2971

Author(s):

Mikołaj Bartłomiejczyk ◽

Marcin Połom

Keyword(s):

Fossil Fuels ◽

Technological Development ◽

High Capacity ◽

Urban Transport ◽

Spatial Accessibility ◽

The European Union ◽

Low Weight ◽

Key Issues ◽

Zero Emission ◽

Battery Technology

Trolleybus transport refers to contemporary challenges related to a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases and CO2 into the atmosphere formulated by international institutions, such as the United Nations, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, or the European Union. Departure from fossil fuels in urban transport is one of the key challenges for the coming years. Trolleybuses are an important tool in this task, even though their importance was declining in the past. Nowadays, due to, among others, technological development, in particular the availability of high-capacity batteries, their long life and low weight, trolleybus transport is becoming popular again. The use of the existing overhead contact infrastructure of the trolleybus network and small on-board batteries allow expanding the spatial accessibility of zero-emission public transport. Thus, this reduces the social differentiation in access to environmentally friendly transport that does not emit pollutants at the place of operation. The article presents possibilities of using on-board batteries in shaping trolleybus connections with the optimal use of the existing overhead contact lines (OHL). It presents a procedure that allows for the evaluation of the extent to which the OHL should cover the routes of bus lines in order to qualify for trolleybus service in the In-Motion-Charging (IMC) technology. Analysis of the literature shows inadequate scientific studies on combining the advantages of overhead wiring and the development of on-board battery technology in popularising zero-emission transport. This article addresses the key issues related to the use of partially autonomous trolleybuses.

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Review of the Design and Technology Challenges of Zero-Emission, Battery-Driven Fast Marine Vehicles

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering ◽

10.3390/jmse8110941 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 941

Author(s):

Apostolos D. Papanikolaou

Keyword(s):

High Speed ◽

Ship Design ◽

Design And Technology ◽

Marine Vehicles ◽

Battery Capacity ◽

Critical Issues ◽

Safety Constraints ◽

Funded Project ◽

Zero Emission ◽

The Eu

The paper deals with a critical review of unique problems and challenges related to the design and technology of zero-emission, battery driven, fast marine vehicles. The uniqueness of the ensuing ship design problem is the request to fit maximum battery capacity and to ensure minimum required power in order to achieve the set operational requirements for high service speed and sufficient range. The high-speed requirement is inherently connected with the request for minimum structural and lightship weight, while the design needs also to comply with set regulatory safety constraints. The underlying research is in the frame of the EU funded project TrAM (Transport: Advanced and Modular) and leads to the development and construction of a physical demonstrator for operation in the Stavanger area in Norway. The paper discusses the incurring critical issues, discusses the feasibility of the concept and concludes on the way ahead.

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Research on the Application of Light Steel Structure of ASA (The Coal Ash Spume Concrete) Series Plate in Architectural Design

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.584-586.1687 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 584-586 ◽

pp. 1687-1690

Author(s):

Tian Qi Yu ◽

Yi Jin Wu

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficient ◽

Architectural Design ◽

Coal Ash ◽

Steel Structure ◽

Production Methods ◽

Construction Methods ◽

Industrial Buildings ◽

Building Systems ◽

Modular Production ◽

Energy Efficient Building

Researching and Analyzing types and features of ASA plates , the advantages of modular production methods, prefabricated construction methods and energy saving of ASA plates with light steel energy efficient building systems can be initially drawn ASA series plates could be applied well in the civil design, public buildings and industrial buildings.

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Transformation of Trolleybus Transport in Poland. Does In-Motion Charging (Technology) Matter?

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12229744 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (22) ◽

pp. 9744

Author(s):

Marcin Wołek ◽

Agnieszka Szmelter-Jarosz ◽

Marcin Koniak ◽

Anna Golejewska

Keyword(s):

Essential Element ◽

Urban Transport ◽

Technological Innovations ◽

Electricity Storage ◽

Storage Technology ◽

Key Factor ◽

Phases Of Development ◽

Zero Emission ◽

Mode Of Transport ◽

Qualitative Dimension

Transport in cities is one of the most important sources of emissions. Electromobility is an essential element in the catalogue of activities of local authorities aimed at combating climate change. Over the years trolleybus transport has been characterised by both phases of development and regression and is still an essential component of zero-emission urban transport in about 300 cities worldwide. The development of electricity storage technology, especially in the form of a battery, has opened up new prospects for this mode of transport. A trolleybus equipped with a battery (in-motion charging technology) gains unique characteristics for operation independent of the catenary. This study presents the approach for assessing the development of in-motion charging for trolleybuses in all Polish cities operating this means of transport. A set of KPIs has therefore, been set and analysed. The analysis covers a comparison between 2014 and 2019, aimed at showing the development of technological innovations in this field. The results clearly show that in-motion charging technology leads to the development of trolleybus transport, although this development has mainly a qualitative dimension. A key factor determining the development of trolleybus transport using in-motion charging technology is progress in the development of traction batteries.

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Low-emission vehicles in public transport - selected aspects

WUT Journal of Transportation Engineering ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0013.7291 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 127 ◽

pp. 59-68

Author(s):

Dariusz Pyza ◽

Monika Buczkowska ◽

Marek Ziembicki

Keyword(s):

Public Transport ◽

Negative Impact ◽

The State ◽

Transport Policy ◽

Urban Transport ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Low Emission ◽

Urban Public Transport ◽

Zero Emission

The European Union's transport policy assumes limiting the negative impact of transport on the environment. In this aspect, several actions are undertaken to achieve this goal. One of the priorities in this area is developing zero-emission transport systems in urban public transport. The article presents selected aspects of low-emission vehicles and their use in urban transport systems. Besides, the state of development of low-emission transport systems in public transport in Poland was presented, with particular emphasis on the system in the Warsaw agglomeration.

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