Transport Revolutions - Moving People and Freight Without Oil (Paperback, 2nd edition)

First released in 2007, the bestselling Transport Revolutions argued 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 many of these drives directly from the electric grid - as trains and trolley buses are powered today - rather than from on-board fuel. Now available for the first time in paperback and updated with the most recent data, it sets out the challenges to our growing dependence on transport fuelled by low-priced oil. These challenges include an early peak in world oil production and profound climate change resulting in part from oil use. It proposes responses to ensure effective, secure movement of people and goods in ways that make the best use of renewable sources of energy while minimizing environmental impacts. Synthesizing engineering, economics, environment, organization, policy and technology in a detailed yet highly readable style, Transport Revolutions is essential reading for anyone working, studying or interested in transport and the environment.

General

Imprint:	Earthscan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2010
Authors:	Richard Gilbert • Anthony Perl
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	448
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84407-698-7
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Classical mechanics > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Social & Politics Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Geography Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Social Studies Books > Academic & Education > University Of Johannesburg > Geography Books > Academic & Education > University Of Johannesburg > Social Studies
LSN:	1-84407-698-9
Barcode:	9781844076987

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