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Real-time Telematics - WhatNext

Real-time Telematics for Dynamic Route Scheduling in Public Transits

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Real-time Telematics: The demand for higher efficiency and increased flexibility in route planning and scheduling has increased, with these pressures passed on to public transport providers, retailers, delivery service providers, and third-party logistics providers. The number of public transport and delivery vehicles on the road has steadily risen over the past decade due to increased …

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Current Outlook of Demand Response in Europe

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Demand Response (DR) enables utilities to reduce or shift consumers’ electricity usage during peak periods, which leads to a major relief in the power grid operation. The DR initiatives can help significantly reduce energy prices as the demand shifts during the high tariff hours. Policymakers and market participants across the globe understand the benefits of …

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Private and Public Contracts in Blockchain Logistics

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The management and transactions of data and business processes are about to undergo a revolution, thanks to blockchain technology. The adoption of blockchain, which was first developed as a supply chain technology and then as a financial technology, has spread to public administration, transportation, and logistics. Although reports have mentioned use cases for the former, …

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Isothermal and Supercritical Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

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Compressed-air energy storage technology involves storing energy as pressurized air, with the system’s capacity depending on the size of the storage vessel, the pressure at which the air is held, and the temperature. Different types of CAES exist, including diabatic, adiabatic, isothermal, supercritical, micro, and underwater. Isothermal CAES is one of the major CAES systems, …

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State-specific analysis of demand response in the US

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  State-specific analysis of demand response in the US   Analysis of Demand Response – Electric utilities across the globe are in a constant process of matching the amount of energy generated and distributed with the energy consumption needs of their consumers. A very common occurrence is that sometimes the consumer demand for electricity surpasses …

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Solar Paneled Roofs Over Highways – Current State and Future Directions

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Solar Panel Revolution Using solar panels is quickly revolutionizing the economy. Solar panels are gaining popularity as the economy shifts to a green and sustainable energy model. Their energy is economical, efficient, clean, and sustainable, which contributes to their success. Solar panels are widely used globally, from the rooftops of residential buildings to industrial facilities. …

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Potential of Solar Panel Roads

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Solar Panel Roads and their potential https://stock.adobe.com/images/route-solaire/189374492?prev_url=detail Solar Panel Roads – The global increase in population is leading to a bigger carbon footprint today. To protect the environment and help with global warming, the need for Solar Panel Roads is of utmost importance. Perhaps, it requires more collaborative approaches in removing the entire carbon footprint. …

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