Energy saving technologies for urban bus transport

Novel energy saving technologies evaluation tool

The main objective of EMINENT project (Early Market Introduction of New ENergy Technologies) launched by EC DG TREN is to identify and accelerate introduction and implementation of leading edge European energy and environmental technology into the market place in Europe and worldwide. A software tool and an integrated database on new technologies and sectoral energy supplies and demands were de...

Food chilling and freezing technologies : Potential for energy saving

Ergonomic Assessment of the Sit-Stand Seat on Urban Bus Transport

Background and Objectives: In recent years, due to the rapid growth of metropolitan cities and the shortage of urban public transport means, including urban bus transportation, many people are forced to travel in a standing position when using these vehicles. This situation may cause pain and discomfort and non-collision injuries for passengers. The purpose of this study was ergonomic assessmen...

Energy Saving in Public Transport Using Renewable Energy

Hydrogen produced by renewable sources represents an interesting way to reduce the energetic dependence on fossil fuels in the transportation sector. This paper shows a feasibility study for the production, storage and distribution of hydrogen in the western Sicilian context, using three different renewable sources: wind, biomass and sea wave. The objective of this study is the evaluation of th...

Geospatial Technologies to Improve Urban Energy Efficiency

The HEAT (Home Energy Assessment Technologies) pilot project is a FREE Geoweb mapping service, designed to empower the urban energy efficiency movement by allowing residents to visualize the amount and location of waste heat leaving their homes and communities as easily as clicking on their house in Google Maps. HEAT incorporates Geospatial solutions for residential waste heat monitoring using ...