OPERATING A FLEET OF ELECTRIC TAXIS ´ ´ BERNAT GACIAS AND FREDERIC MEUNIER Abstract. The deployment of electric taxi fleets is highly desirable from a sustainable point of view. Nevertheless‚ the weak autonomy of this kind of vehicles requires a careful operation. The way of managing such a fleet and the question of locating charging terminals for the vehicles are addressed in this paper. Methods for dealing with these tasks are proposed and their efficiency is proved through simulations. 1. Introduction
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Chapter 1 1.1 ABSTRACT This paper presents the research proposal of ‘The market for taxi cabs in Windhoek‚ Namibia. The growing population and urbanization mark the existence of taxi services in Namibia and the industry is booming. Taxi services are concentrated not only in Windhoek but can be found in most urban towns like Swakopmund‚ Walvis Bay and Oshakati. This will be discovered by means of questionnaires to taxi drivers and their clients. This chapter includes; introduction‚ literature review
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Chito Chibuye English 1101 Pengilly 11-4-2010 “However‚ I believe technology has done wonders for our world as far as spreading information and making it as simple as clicking a button to communicate worldwide.” “Meaning that if we stay on the path we are now‚ which is one of convenience‚ reliance‚ efficiency‚ as well as immediacy; there very well may come a time to where us thinking is literally no longer needed.”(Carr 1) These are just a few of the ideas that even Nicholas Carr realizes as
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PES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TERM PAPER SUBMISSION ON “TRAINING A CALL TAXI DRIVER” Submitted by: Priyadarshini B A Submitted to: Dr. S.H.Kennedy Faculty-MBA Program PESIT Contents Abstract Training is a learning experience‚ in that it seeks a relatively permanent change in an individual which will improve his (or) her ability to perform on the job. We typically say training can change the skill‚ knowledge‚ attitude and social behavior. It means
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Transportation Modes and Economics Transportation modes include: 1) Rail Historically‚ railroads have handled the largest number of ton-miles within the continental United States. 2) Motor Highway transportation has expanded rapidly since the end of World War 11. To a significant degree the rapid growth of the motor carrier industry has resulted from speed and ability to operate door-to-door. 3) Water Water is the oldest mode of transport. The original
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Prof. K. Buchanan The Public Transportation Revolution For as long as I can remember‚ public transportation has been a bittersweet experience. Trains and busses are reliable‚ convenient and very environmentally friendly. They help a city become more interconnected and overall seem like rather enjoyable experience. But‚ a problem that seems to be repetitively irritating me is that there are also so many negative effects about the poor state of public transportation that have not yet been taken
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conducted the first Green Transportation & Logistics US Survey in June - July 2007. With up to 75% of a companys carbon footprint coming from transportation and logistics‚ we chose changes in this area to be the best representation of the planned and current initiatives companies are implementing to green their supply chains. To get a more global perspective‚ eyefortransport followed up this initial survey with a further three in August September 2007: The Green Transportation & Logistics Europe
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Inbound Transportation WHITE PAPER Identifying Opportunities With Your ? $ $ In brief With the right processes and visibility‚ companies of any size can improve the inbound segment of the supply chain. There are multiple components in an inbound program. In this paper‚ we’ll focus on how visibility and business processes can drive improved savings and service. Contents Common inbound logistics gaps Where you’ll find inbound savings How to start an inbound program Visibility and
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EVALUATION OF TAXI OPERATION IN METROPOLITAN LAGOS INTRODUCTION Lagos a former capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is located on the south western zone of the country. Lagos has about population of 18 million. The size of the state is about 300sq meter. Transportation in Lagos state is predominantly through road transport. Road transportation covers up to 92% of the state transport‚ rail and water transport cover the remaining share. Of this 92% covered by road transport‚ taxi cab takes care
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3. Which governmental entities develop transportation policy? What powers and limitations exist for these agencies? According to the text‚ the three branch of government all have a part in establishing policy as it relate to transportation. All branches of government possess some limitation and regards to what control they have with the overall workings of this massive “engine that make the United States work”. With the executive branch (The President and the others that he appoint.) influences
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