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Unintended effects of federal transportation policy: a look at the lifecycle costs of the interstate system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
The federal surface transportation program in the United States stands at a crossroads. Short on money and lacking vision, the program is in need of reevaluation and reform. This thesis attempts to illustrate the current ...
Impact of European Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) on carbon emissions and investment decisions in the power sector
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This masters thesis assesses the impact of a emissions trading on short-term carbon abatement and investment decisions in the power sector. Environmental benefits from carbon abatement due to emissions trading are quantified ...
All fired-up about coal : technology & policy recommendations for the 2030 United Kingdom energy strategy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Given United Kingdom (UK) carbon dioxide emissions policies that direct attention at the electricity segment, the focus is on the largest electricity polluter, coal, and the immediately pressing issue of UK coal policy. ...
Cost-effective allocation of public funding to promote the commercialization of renewable energy technology
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
The need for new Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) is growing with the challenge of providing affordable electricity under increasing environmental and public health constraints while promoting energy security and ...
Contactless prepaid and bankcards in transit fare collection systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Many public transit agencies are considering direct acceptance of contactless credit and debit cards (collectively contactless bankcards) at gates in rail stations and on board buses. Concerns have been raised about riders ...