This paper presents the results of an experimental field study, in which the effects were studied of personalized travel feedback on car owners’ car habits, awareness of the environmental impact of their travel choices, and the intention to switch modes. For a period of six weeks, 349 car owners living in Amsterdam used a smart mobility app that automatically registered all their travel movements. Participants in the experiment group received information about travel distance, time, and CO2 emission. Results show that the feedback did not influence self-reported car habits, intention, and awareness, suggesting that personalized feedback may not be a one-size-fits-all solution to change travel habits.
The increased adoption of electric vehicles worldwide is largely caused by the uptake of private electric cars. In parallel other segments such as busses, city logistics and taxis, are increasingly becoming electrified. Amsterdam is an interesting case, as the municipality and the taxi sector have signed a voluntary agreement to realise a full electric taxi fleet by 2025. This paper investigates the results of a survey that was distributed amongst 3000 taxi drivers to examine perceptions and attitudes on the municipal charging incentives as well as taxi ride characteristics.
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For susceptible children, appropriate education and the right circumstances are of the utmost importance, even more than with "normal" children. In wrong circumstances things can easily go wrong. But under favourable conditions these people can reach the top. A bit like Formula 1 cars, which still have to be tinkered with at the circuit, while on the track the performance is unprecedented (if you 're lucky)! this colomn presents an alternative vision of Autism.
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In the last decade, the automotive industry has seen significant advancements in technology (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles) that presents the opportunity to improve traffic safety, efficiency, and comfort. However, the lack of drivers’ knowledge (such as risks, benefits, capabilities, limitations, and components) and confusion (i.e., multiple systems that have similar but not identical functions with different names) concerning the vehicle technology still prevails and thus, limiting the safety potential. The usual sources (such as the owner’s manual, instructions from a sales representative, online forums, and post-purchase training) do not provide adequate and sustainable knowledge to drivers concerning ADAS. Additionally, existing driving training and examinations focus mainly on unassisted driving and are practically unchanged for 30 years. Therefore, where and how drivers should obtain the necessary skills and knowledge for safely and effectively using ADAS? The proposed KIEM project AMIGO aims to create a training framework for learner drivers by combining classroom, online/virtual, and on-the-road training modules for imparting adequate knowledge and skills (such as risk assessment, handling in safety-critical and take-over transitions, and self-evaluation). AMIGO will also develop an assessment procedure to evaluate the impact of ADAS training on drivers’ skills and knowledge by defining key performance indicators (KPIs) using in-vehicle data, eye-tracking data, and subjective measures. For practical reasons, AMIGO will focus on either lane-keeping assistance (LKA) or adaptive cruise control (ACC) for framework development and testing, depending on the system availability. The insights obtained from this project will serve as a foundation for a subsequent research project, which will expand the AMIGO framework to other ADAS systems (e.g., mandatory ADAS systems in new cars from 2020 onwards) and specific driver target groups, such as the elderly and novice.
Kunststofcomposieten of Vezel Versterkte Kunststoffen (VVK) zijn moderne materialen die steeds vaker gebruikt worden als vervanging van conventionele materialen. Vooral in de ?mobiliteit? wordt voor vezelversterkte kunststoffen gekozen, omdat het producten een stuk lichter maakt. Lichtere producten presteren immers beter. Door de grote opkomst van vezelversterkte kunststoffen, zal ook de ?herstelmarkt? voor vezelversterkte kunststoffen de komende jaren een hoge vlucht gaan nemen. Recent zijn ook grote autofabrikanten begonnen met de verkoop van betaalbare auto?s met een veiligheidkooi die bestaat uit één groot vezel versterkt kunststofonderdeel. Na een botsing is het vervangen van zo?n deel bijna net zo kostbaar als het kopen van een nieuwe auto! Omdat autoschadeherstelbedrijven nauwelijks ervaring hebben met het repareren van vezelversterkte kunststoffen hebben zij HAN Automotive om hulp gevraagd. Vezelversterkte kunststof is echter een complex materiaal en reparatie vereist dan ook hoogwaardige theoretische kennis en specifieke praktische vaardigheden. In andere branches is veel meer ervaring met repareren en door onderzoeksinstellingen is al veel diepgaand onderzoek verricht. Vandaar dat het initiatief is genomen om een netwerk te vormen met partijen die ?van wanten weten? om het probleem van autoschadeherstellers aan te pakken en gezamenlijk te werken aan een praktische ?Tool? waarmee: * Bepaald kan worden wat de best passende manier is om de specifieke schade te repareren, * Vooraf ingeschat kan worden welke resultaten met een reparatie behaald kunnen worden. Omdat de waarde van een dergelijke ?Tool? niet beperkt is tot de automotive branche, heeft een flink aantal partijen uit de vezelversterkte kunststofbranche zich bij het initiatief aangesloten.
The research, supported by our partners, sets out to understand the drivers and barriers to sustainable logistics in port operations using a case study of drone package delivery at Rotterdam Port. Beyond the technical challenges of drone technology as an upcoming technology, it needs to be clarified how drones can operate within a port ecosystem and how they could contribute to sustainable logistics. KRVE (boatmen association), supported by other stakeholders of Rotterdam port, approached our school to conduct exploratory research. Rotterdam Port is the busiest port in Europe in terms of container volume. Thirty thousand vessels enter the port yearly, all needing various services, including deliveries. Around 120 packages/day are delivered to ships/offices onshore using small boats, cars, or trucks. Deliveries can take hours, although the distance to the receiver is close via the air. Around 80% of the packages are up to 20kg, with a maximum of 50kg. Typical content includes documents, spare parts, and samples for chemical analysis. Delivery of packages using drones has advantages compared with traditional transport methods: 1. It can save time, which is critical to port operators and ship owners trying to reduce mooring costs. 2. It can increase logistic efficiency by streamlining operations. 3. It can reduce carbon emissions by limiting the use of diesel engines, boats, cars, and trucks. 4. It can reduce potential accidents involving people in dangerous environments. The research will highlight whether drones can create value (economic, environmental, social) for logistics in port operations. The research output links to key national logistic agenda topics such as a circular economy with the development of innovative logistic ecosystems, energy transition with the reduction of carbon emissions, societal earning potential where new technology can stimulate the economy, digitalization, key enabling technology for lean operations, and opportunities for innovative business models.
