Research on the decarbonization of transport often concludes that heavy battery electric
trucks are infeasible due to the incompatibility of long driving distance with high energy use …

Energy efficiency is widely considered a cost-effective strategy for reducing energy demand,
energy-related carbon dioxide emissions and dependence on foreign energy sources. At the …

This paper proposes a cost-effective way to design and operate fuel cell hybrid electric
trucks (FCHETs) where a chance-constrained optimization is formulated. The aim of the …

Logistics operations are energy-consuming and impact the environment negatively.
Improving energy efficiency in logistics is crucial for environmental sustainability and can be …

As a typical surface strengthening method, shot peening can effectively enhance the
bending fatigue resistance of spiral bevel gears by improving the surface integrity …

The utilization of geopolymer 3D printing for construction products in recent years has been
exceptionally substantial, owing to their low carbon dioxide emissions, high-performance …

In this case study, the fuel consumption of a laden (ie, the laden portion of the transport
cycle) 92-tonne (92 t) high-capacity transport (HCT) timber truck combination was measured …

Proper measurements are extremely significant for the forest owner, the harvesting
company, the hauler, the final buyer, and the wood processing company. The accuracy of …

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) is one of the most important forest tree species in Europe,
and its wood is a main raw material in the wood industry of many countries of the region. The …

When transporting timber, the high variability of species, assortments and moisture content
of the wood raw material does not allow the weight of the transported timber to be precisely …