Suitable for those who want to know about risk management, its impact on the supply chain and how to mitigate it, this title identifies both the possible effects that disruptions can cause and how to plan for them, discussing risks varying from traffic congestion to major environmental disasters.
Questions the ethics of government officials' and automobile industry representatives' strategies to promote automobiles over other forms of transportation in China and India. This title reviews the early history of the symbiotic relationship of automobile representatives and government officials in America that led to automobile proliferation.
Highlights developments and advances in city logistics. This book covers modelling, planning and evaluating city logistics measures including co-operative freight transport systems, consolidated city distribution centres, advanced vehicle routing and scheduling using intelligent transport systems, load factor controls, and road pricing.
Argues that land transport in the first half of the 21st century will feature at least two revolutions. One will involve the use of electric drives rather than internal combustion engines. Another will involve powering these drives directly from the electric grid. This title is suitable for those interested in transport and the environment.
Uses geographical and economic modeling to examine the potential effects of different types of road user charging schemes. This title explains the results of the modeling. It also looks at the implications of road user charging and identify other policy areas that policymakers would need to consider.
Shows how the bus industry gradually had its commercial freedom restrained by politicians until it became totally accountable to them. This title shows that the 1985 Transport Act liberated the bus industry to serve passengers rather than politicians.
The AC Cobra was the brainchild of Texan Carroll Shelby and gave him his dream of beating Ferrari in the GT World Championship. This study details the car's history, full specifications and road tests, and gives information on buying and restoring a Cobra.