Saving energy in U.S. transportation.
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Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 275
ISBN-13: 1428920668
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Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 275
ISBN-13: 1428920668
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Department of Transportation
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 16
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Dept. of Transportation
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 16
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2010-06-10
Total Pages: 349
ISBN-13: 0309156866
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAmerica's economy and lifestyles have been shaped by the low prices and availability of energy. In the last decade, however, the prices of oil, natural gas, and coal have increased dramatically, leaving consumers and the industrial and service sectors looking for ways to reduce energy use. To achieve greater energy efficiency, we need technology, more informed consumers and producers, and investments in more energy-efficient industrial processes, businesses, residences, and transportation. As part of the America's Energy Future project, Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States examines the potential for reducing energy demand through improving efficiency by using existing technologies, technologies developed but not yet utilized widely, and prospective technologies. The book evaluates technologies based on their estimated times to initial commercial deployment, and provides an analysis of costs, barriers, and research needs. This quantitative characterization of technologies will guide policy makers toward planning the future of energy use in America. This book will also have much to offer to industry leaders, investors, environmentalists, and others looking for a practical diagnosis of energy efficiency possibilities.
Author: Frank Gallivan
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 78
ISBN-13: 0309270839
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 106: Energy Savings Strategies for Transit Agencies describes energy reduction strategies being used in the United States and Canada that address vehicle technologies; vehicle operations, maintenance, and service design; non-revenue vehicles; stations and stops; building; indirect energy use; and renewable power generation."--Publication page.
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Published: 1994
Total Pages: 30
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 340
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: National Academy of Engineering
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 1992-02-01
Total Pages: 945
ISBN-13: 0309043867
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGlobal warming continues to gain importance on the international agenda and calls for action are heightening. Yet, there is still controversy over what must be done and what is needed to proceed. Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming describes the information necessary to make decisions about global warming resulting from atmospheric releases of radiatively active trace gases. The conclusions and recommendations include some unexpected results. The distinguished authoring committee provides specific advice for U.S. policy and addresses the need for an international response to potential greenhouse warming. It offers a realistic view of gaps in the scientific understanding of greenhouse warming and how much effort and expense might be required to produce definitive answers. The book presents methods for assessing options to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, offset emissions, and assist humans and unmanaged systems of plants and animals to adjust to the consequences of global warming.
Author: Gordon Press Publishers
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Published: 1997-06
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ISBN-13: 9780849076848
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFocuses on energy use in the U.S. transportation system, which accounts for over 60% of U.S. oil consumption. Includes chapters on: where we are, where we're going; is the U.S. system energy-efficient? a comparison with Europe; why intervene? externalities, unpriced inputs, problems needing solutions; policy options for transportation energy conservation, and more. Also presents and evaluates forecasts of energy use to 2010. Photos, charts and tables.
Author: Subramaniam, Umashankar
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2021-04-16
Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 1799876284
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe electric vehicle market has been gradually gaining prominence in the world due to the rise in pollution levels caused by traditional IC engine-based vehicles. The advantages of electric vehicles are multi-pronged in terms of cost, energy efficiency, and environmental impact. The running and maintenance cost are considerably less than traditional models. The harmful exhaust emissions are reduced, besides the greenhouse gas emissions, when the electric vehicle is supplied from a renewable energy source. However, apart from some Western nations, many developing and underdeveloped countries have yet to take up this initiative. This lack of enthusiasm has been primarily attributed to the capital investment required for charging infrastructure and the slow transition of energy generation from the fossil fuel to the renewable energy format. Currently, there are very few charging stations, and the construction of the same needs to be ramped up to supplement the growth of electric vehicles. Grid integration issues also crop up when the electric vehicle is used to either do supply addition to or draw power from the grid. These problems need to be fixed at all the levels to enhance the future of energy efficient transportation. Electric Vehicles and the Future of Energy Efficient Transportation explores the growth and adoption of electric vehicles for the purpose of sustainable transportation and presents a critical analysis in terms of the economics, technology, and environmental perspectives of electric vehicles. The chapters cover the benefits and limitations of electric vehicles, techno-economic feasibility of the technologies being developed, and the impact this has on society. Specific points of discussion include electric vehicle architecture, wireless power transfer, battery management, and renewable resources. This book is of interest for individuals in the automotive sector and allied industries, policymakers, practitioners, engineers, technicians, researchers, academicians, and students looking for updated information on the technology, economics, policy, and environmental aspects of electric vehicles.