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Module Recommendations
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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Co-requisites
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| Indicative Content |
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Energy and Transport
Energy trends in transport sector. Global, EU and National Statistics.Transport 21. Sustainable transport-Statement of Strategy 2005 - 2007
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Categories of Transport Use
Commuter, haulage, and public transport sectors
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Transport Planning Issues
National Development Plan. Road Building vs Public Transport. Rail Network Development
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Vehicle Developments
Hybrid, Electric, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Options
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Transport Fuels
Biodiesel, BioEthanol, E-Blends, PPO.
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Emissions, Standards and Targets
Emission regulations. Vehicle carbon emission limits. Reduction in oil based fuel targets.
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Environmental and performance issues
Land for Food vs Fuel. Engine Performance. Maintenenace Issues. Distribution Problems.
LCA of new technologies.
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Energy and Sustainability 2003, Boyle, Oxford Uni Press
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- ETTAR 2007, Transport and the Environment:Barriers to the take up of Environmental, Gothenburg
- ETTAR 2008, Workshop ETTAR, Barriers to the take-up of more efficient transport and logistics planning and training and awareness raising methods, Workshop ETTAR
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| Other Resources |
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- website: www.ettar.eu
- website: http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=
10378&lang=ENG&loc=1913
- website: http://www.transport21.ie/
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