This document summarizes a presentation about greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and other parts of various products' lifecycles. The presentation includes the following:
- An overview of the Non-Profit Association formed in 1993 to publish energy and emission factors from transportation. It traces the development of the organization and its tools over time.
- An outline of the organization including members, board, sponsors, office, methodology working groups, database users, and calculation tools.
- An agenda for the presentation covering introduction, freight transportation overview, calculations, food, industrial products, and reflections.
- Tables showing greenhouse gas reduction targets by various companies indexed to revenue, production units, or absolute reductions.
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Trucks contribute only 3.5% of global CO2 emissions compared to other sectors like energy generation and industry. Advanced internal combustion engine vehicles can further reduce CO2 emissions through increased efficiency. Mercedes-Benz has already increased transport efficiency by nearly 50% since 1960 through greater fuel efficiency and increased payload capacity. The top levers over the next 10 years to reduce truck CO2 emissions are improvements to infrastructure and operations through measures like driver training, speed reduction, and increased use of biofuels.
1) The EPA is responsible for producing Ireland's national greenhouse gas emission inventories and projections, which are submitted to the EU and UN.
2) Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 27% between 1990-2010 but have decreased by 9% from their peak in 2000. Emissions from the energy sector contribute the most.
3) Ireland is projected to exceed its 2020 EU target for reducing emissions in the non-trading sector (transport, buildings, agriculture, waste) by 20% compared to 2005 levels. Focus is needed on policies and measures to reduce emissions from agriculture and transport.
The document summarizes the findings of a survey of 2,000 European business leaders on revitalizing the European dream. The survey focused on four key themes: 1) emotional perceptions of Europe, 2) reshaping the European social model, 3) redefining Europe's role in international affairs, and 4) reenergizing the European economy. A majority of respondents reported positive feelings about Europe, with 72% feeling proud, hopeful, or optimistic about the future of Europe. The white paper and roundtable discussions aimed to explore ways to strengthen the European economy, social policies, and global influence.
This document analyzes the potential environmental and economic impacts of market-based policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping. It finds that dramatic efficiency gains are needed to meet emissions targets but that rising fuel costs from new regulations could drive significant efficiency improvements. Specifically, fuel costs doubling by 2030 could yield a 26% efficiency gain and help close the gap to emissions targets, though more measures may still be needed. Recent reductions in shipping fuel use and emissions have occurred but may not be sustained as economic recovery could increase vessel speeds again.
This is a presentation of Aida Anthouli, Communication & Environmental Manager of D-Waste. It was first presented during the Workshop of HSWMA - SeSWA - ISWA: “Opportunities and barriers of Recycling in Balkan-Countries” which was held at the Technical University of Athens, Greece on November 30, 2012. The presentation focuses on the accomplishments, opportunities and barriers of waste recycling in Greece.
A report on EU electricity market rules, which must reflect the energy generation mix of the future and help usher in a flexible power system with a large-scale uptake of wind power and other renewable energy sources. The report recommends: 1- Creating a level playing field for renewable energy sources by tackling structural market deficits. 2-Creating functioning markets covering larger geographical regions within Europe so as to reduce the need to balance variable renewables like wind and solar 3- Developing intraday and balancing markets at national and cross-border levels 4- Creating new markets for 'grid support services', supporting the functioning of the grid to ensure a secure supply of electricity, instead of introducing market distorting capacity payments.
This document compares carbon emissions trading systems in Australia, California, and the European Union. It provides macro data on population, GDP, national greenhouse gas inventories, energy production and consumption for each region. Emissions profiles show the largest sources of emissions for each location. The trading systems are then compared based on factors such as targeted reductions, covered sectors, carbon pricing mechanisms, use of offsets, and penalties for non-compliance. The rationale section explains that while the Australian and Californian systems are most relevant locally, the EU ETS was also included due to its importance as the largest emissions trading market.
The document discusses emission reduction performance indicators for Wales. It provides background on Wales' climate change targets and emission reduction delivery plan. It then describes a three-tiered indicator framework to measure progress against emission reduction policies. Tier one indicators track sector greenhouse gas emissions. Tier two uses activity data like vehicle kilometers traveled. Tier three monitors specific Welsh government policies and their impact. The indicators are meant to supplement overall tracking of Wales' 3% annual emission reduction target.
Trucks contribute only 3.5% of global CO2 emissions compared to other sectors like energy generation and industry. Advanced internal combustion engine vehicles can further reduce CO2 emissions through increased efficiency. Mercedes-Benz has already increased transport efficiency by nearly 50% since 1960 through greater fuel efficiency and increased payload capacity. The top levers over the next 10 years to reduce truck CO2 emissions are improvements to infrastructure and operations through measures like driver training, speed reduction, and increased use of biofuels.
1) The EPA is responsible for producing Ireland's national greenhouse gas emission inventories and projections, which are submitted to the EU and UN.
2) Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 27% between 1990-2010 but have decreased by 9% from their peak in 2000. Emissions from the energy sector contribute the most.
3) Ireland is projected to exceed its 2020 EU target for reducing emissions in the non-trading sector (transport, buildings, agriculture, waste) by 20% compared to 2005 levels. Focus is needed on policies and measures to reduce emissions from agriculture and transport.
The document summarizes the findings of a survey of 2,000 European business leaders on revitalizing the European dream. The survey focused on four key themes: 1) emotional perceptions of Europe, 2) reshaping the European social model, 3) redefining Europe's role in international affairs, and 4) reenergizing the European economy. A majority of respondents reported positive feelings about Europe, with 72% feeling proud, hopeful, or optimistic about the future of Europe. The white paper and roundtable discussions aimed to explore ways to strengthen the European economy, social policies, and global influence.
This document analyzes the potential environmental and economic impacts of market-based policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping. It finds that dramatic efficiency gains are needed to meet emissions targets but that rising fuel costs from new regulations could drive significant efficiency improvements. Specifically, fuel costs doubling by 2030 could yield a 26% efficiency gain and help close the gap to emissions targets, though more measures may still be needed. Recent reductions in shipping fuel use and emissions have occurred but may not be sustained as economic recovery could increase vessel speeds again.
This is a presentation of Aida Anthouli, Communication & Environmental Manager of D-Waste. It was first presented during the Workshop of HSWMA - SeSWA - ISWA: “Opportunities and barriers of Recycling in Balkan-Countries” which was held at the Technical University of Athens, Greece on November 30, 2012. The presentation focuses on the accomplishments, opportunities and barriers of waste recycling in Greece.
A report on EU electricity market rules, which must reflect the energy generation mix of the future and help usher in a flexible power system with a large-scale uptake of wind power and other renewable energy sources. The report recommends: 1- Creating a level playing field for renewable energy sources by tackling structural market deficits. 2-Creating functioning markets covering larger geographical regions within Europe so as to reduce the need to balance variable renewables like wind and solar 3- Developing intraday and balancing markets at national and cross-border levels 4- Creating new markets for 'grid support services', supporting the functioning of the grid to ensure a secure supply of electricity, instead of introducing market distorting capacity payments.
This document compares carbon emissions trading systems in Australia, California, and the European Union. It provides macro data on population, GDP, national greenhouse gas inventories, energy production and consumption for each region. Emissions profiles show the largest sources of emissions for each location. The trading systems are then compared based on factors such as targeted reductions, covered sectors, carbon pricing mechanisms, use of offsets, and penalties for non-compliance. The rationale section explains that while the Australian and Californian systems are most relevant locally, the EU ETS was also included due to its importance as the largest emissions trading market.
The document discusses emission reduction performance indicators for Wales. It provides background on Wales' climate change targets and emission reduction delivery plan. It then describes a three-tiered indicator framework to measure progress against emission reduction policies. Tier one indicators track sector greenhouse gas emissions. Tier two uses activity data like vehicle kilometers traveled. Tier three monitors specific Welsh government policies and their impact. The indicators are meant to supplement overall tracking of Wales' 3% annual emission reduction target.
Laura Burke, Director General of the EPA presentation to Smurfit Business Sch...Alice Charles
The document summarizes a seminar given by the Director General of the EPA on Ireland's need to transition to a low carbon economy. It discusses Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions trends, models for a low carbon economy in Sweden and Norway, challenges and opportunities for Ireland, including in agriculture and energy, the role of carbon pricing through emissions trading and carbon taxes, and examples of resource efficiency programs in Ireland. The conclusion calls for setting ambitious but achievable goals to transition Ireland to a low carbon economy through effective policies that also address behavioral barriers.
The EPA document discusses greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's transport sector from 1990 to 2009 and projections to 2020. It finds that transport has been the fastest growing emissions sector since 1990. While Ireland is projected to exceed its annual emissions limits by 2016 without additional measures, the EPA funds transport research and reports emissions to inform policy development and ensure progress towards national targets.
Presentation by Prof. Ric Parker - director of research and technology, Rolls Royce, at the CBI climate change forum seminar - Opportunities for business in a low-carbon economy, 8 September, 2009.
The document summarizes a presentation given by John Campion of ESB on electric vehicles. It outlines ESB's strategic goals of increasing renewable energy production and reducing its carbon footprint. It then discusses the challenges posed by the transport sector for reducing Ireland's emissions and ESB's initiatives to promote electric vehicles, including acquiring electric vehicles for its fleet and conducting research on electric vehicle load impacts and infrastructure needs.
The document discusses energy technology roadmaps as a tool to support the reduction of global CO2 emissions. It outlines that a wide range of technologies will be needed, including end-use efficiency, fuel switching, generation efficiency, nuclear, renewables, and carbon capture and storage. Roadmaps can help accelerate innovation by identifying barriers, highlighting policies, directing research funds, and facilitating knowledge sharing. The document provides examples of roadmaps for wind power and energy efficiency in buildings that outline deployment goals and cost reduction targets.
John Campion from ESB discussed ESB's initiatives to support electric vehicles and sustainable transport. ESB is acquiring electric vehicles for its fleet, studying the impacts of EVs on electricity load and networks, and working with manufacturers and other utilities internationally. ESB aims to help Ireland meet its goal of 10% electric vehicle penetration by 2020 and sees opportunities for Irish enterprises in the electric vehicle industry.
The document discusses trends in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program from 1988 to 1999. It notes that TRI reporting began in 1988 under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 added waste management reporting. The chemical list was expanded in 1995. In 1998, seven additional industry sectors began reporting to TRI, broadening the scope of the program. Over this period, both the volume of toxic chemicals managed and released by facilities, and the number of reporting companies, trended downward.
Profitability of Optical Component Suppliers - CIOE 2012LightCounting
At the China International Optoelectronic Exhibition 2012, our LightCounting analyst team presented this market research data. It highlighted the profitability (or lack thereof) of optical component suppliers.
This document provides an agenda and summary for an event on energy trends in Ireland in 2021. It includes presentations on energy trends in 2020, preliminary energy data from 2021, and energy statistics innovations. There will also be a live Q&A session and closing remarks. The event will discuss COVID-19 impacts on energy consumption in 2020, renewable energy targets, and definitive European and national renewable energy results from 2020.
HMG Response To One Death Is Too Many March 2010Alan Bassett
The UK is rightly regarded as having one of the best health and safety records in the world. Since 1997/8 the rate of fatal injuries to workers has fallen by 40
per cent, including in the construction sector, reflecting the significant focus on improving safety by the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities, businesses and trades unions. While this is very welcome, every death is one too many and a tragedy to those involved and their families. That is why we need to do more...
BusinessVibes (www.businessvibes.com) organized rubber and plastics industry webinar showcasing industry updates, trends and challenges from industry bigwigs The British Plastics Federation, Plastics Europe - Association of Plastics Manufacturers, The Italian Plastics and Rubber Machinery Industry (Assocomaplast) and Malaysian Rubber Board
1) The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) grew significantly between 1986 and 2006, adding over 1.8 million new residents in the region and over 880,000 new residents in Toronto alone.
2) Governance of the region has evolved over time, with the creation of regional planning bodies like the Greater Toronto Services Board and legislation like the City of Toronto Act to plan for growth.
3) The Big Move is Metrolinx's 25-year regional transportation plan to address growth through expanding transit networks, implementing mobility hubs, and reducing congestion and emissions through mode shift. The plan models significant benefits to mobility and sustainability by 2031 if its projects and policies are implemented.
Sirris materials day 2011 ampacimon overhead line monitoring - ampacimon Sirris
1) The electricity grid is a major bottleneck slowing the transition to lower carbon energy, as it is difficult and expensive to build new transmission lines.
2) Dynamic line rating uses sensors and weather data to accurately measure current conductor conditions in real-time, allowing more efficient use of existing lines by calculating the maximum current capacity.
3) Initial tests showed an average capacity gain of 60% in favorable locations, and predictive models estimate an average 25% gain day-ahead. Dynamic line rating can significantly increase grid efficiency without new construction.
This document evaluates dynamic speed control measures implemented in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. It finds that the measures have led to:
1) A reduction in road accidents and casualties of 22-45% from 2007-2009. However, numbers slightly increased in 2010.
2) A reduction in fuel consumption, NOx, and PM10 emissions of 10-13% from 2007-2008. Reductions were smaller from 2008-2009 when traffic volumes decreased slightly.
3) Smaller differences between maximum and minimum travel times, indicating improved traffic flow with dynamic speed control compared to previous fixed limits.
4) A 47% reduction in congestion factor from 2007-2008 despite a 4.2% decrease
This document discusses the potential for agricultural biomass in Ontario. It shows that the number of biomass producers and acreage dedicated to biomass crops has increased from 2005 to 2020. However, further development faces challenges as these are new crops that are not high-volume commodities. The document outlines Ontario's energy potential from biomass and opportunities for corporate sustainable sourcing. It proposes several projects for 2013-2014 to further develop the biomass value chain through partnerships, pyrolysis research, seed certification, environmental reporting, and engaging with national and European biomass industries.
The document summarizes several Croatian documents related to developing a low-emission development strategy. It reviews energy and climate documents that provide background information, including the Croatian energy sector development strategy and national communications submitted to the UNFCCC. It outlines key measures in the energy sector until 2020, including increasing renewable energy to 20% of gross final consumption and setting sectoral targets. It also notes measures could be taken in other industries like process, waste, and agriculture to reduce emissions.
Ion mobility- mass spectrometry can help to offer an additional orthogonal dimension of separation, and can help to deconvolute isomeric species in the ion mobility dimension, which, in turn, helps to simplify the analysis of these highly complex samples, and map the compositional space of petroleum samples, and can also characterise the shapes and sizes, or collisional cross sections, of molecules of interest.
The most important component of this work was the development of novel software that helps the user to visualise, interact with, and process ion mobility data – so, for the first time, we are able to utilise the ion mobility dimension in comprehensive petroleomics analyses.
Green Growth examines the impact of wind energy on jobs and the economy in the EU. The wind energy industry increased its contribution to the EU’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 33% between 2007 and 2010. In 2010, the industry’s growth was twice that of the EU’s GDP overall, with the sector contributing €32 billion to an EU economy in slowdown. Contents: The sector created 30% more jobs from 2007 to 2010 to reach nearly 240,000, while EU unemployment rose by 9.6% . By 2020, there should be 520,000 jobs in the sector. The sector was a net exporter of €5.7 billion worth of goods and services in 2010. The sector avoided €5.71 billion of fuel costs in 2010. The sector invested 5% of its spending in R&D – three times more than the EU average. Wind turbine manufacturers commit around 10% of their total turnover to R&D.
The document discusses transport policy and funding challenges faced by the International Transport Forum (ITF). It notes that the ITF is an inter-governmental organization with 54 member countries that focuses on global transport policy issues and provides comparative statistics and research. It states that transport policy is difficult due to its impact on people's lives and different stakeholder interests. A mix of policy tools is needed, including supply, regulation, pricing, and information strategies. Funding transport requires balancing long-term impacts versus short-term results and considering who benefits and pays for investments. Knowledge sharing across countries is important given the complex nature of these issues.
Laura Burke, Director General of the EPA presentation to Smurfit Business Sch...Alice Charles
The document summarizes a seminar given by the Director General of the EPA on Ireland's need to transition to a low carbon economy. It discusses Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions trends, models for a low carbon economy in Sweden and Norway, challenges and opportunities for Ireland, including in agriculture and energy, the role of carbon pricing through emissions trading and carbon taxes, and examples of resource efficiency programs in Ireland. The conclusion calls for setting ambitious but achievable goals to transition Ireland to a low carbon economy through effective policies that also address behavioral barriers.
The EPA document discusses greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's transport sector from 1990 to 2009 and projections to 2020. It finds that transport has been the fastest growing emissions sector since 1990. While Ireland is projected to exceed its annual emissions limits by 2016 without additional measures, the EPA funds transport research and reports emissions to inform policy development and ensure progress towards national targets.
Presentation by Prof. Ric Parker - director of research and technology, Rolls Royce, at the CBI climate change forum seminar - Opportunities for business in a low-carbon economy, 8 September, 2009.
The document summarizes a presentation given by John Campion of ESB on electric vehicles. It outlines ESB's strategic goals of increasing renewable energy production and reducing its carbon footprint. It then discusses the challenges posed by the transport sector for reducing Ireland's emissions and ESB's initiatives to promote electric vehicles, including acquiring electric vehicles for its fleet and conducting research on electric vehicle load impacts and infrastructure needs.
The document discusses energy technology roadmaps as a tool to support the reduction of global CO2 emissions. It outlines that a wide range of technologies will be needed, including end-use efficiency, fuel switching, generation efficiency, nuclear, renewables, and carbon capture and storage. Roadmaps can help accelerate innovation by identifying barriers, highlighting policies, directing research funds, and facilitating knowledge sharing. The document provides examples of roadmaps for wind power and energy efficiency in buildings that outline deployment goals and cost reduction targets.
John Campion from ESB discussed ESB's initiatives to support electric vehicles and sustainable transport. ESB is acquiring electric vehicles for its fleet, studying the impacts of EVs on electricity load and networks, and working with manufacturers and other utilities internationally. ESB aims to help Ireland meet its goal of 10% electric vehicle penetration by 2020 and sees opportunities for Irish enterprises in the electric vehicle industry.
The document discusses trends in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program from 1988 to 1999. It notes that TRI reporting began in 1988 under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 added waste management reporting. The chemical list was expanded in 1995. In 1998, seven additional industry sectors began reporting to TRI, broadening the scope of the program. Over this period, both the volume of toxic chemicals managed and released by facilities, and the number of reporting companies, trended downward.
Profitability of Optical Component Suppliers - CIOE 2012LightCounting
At the China International Optoelectronic Exhibition 2012, our LightCounting analyst team presented this market research data. It highlighted the profitability (or lack thereof) of optical component suppliers.
This document provides an agenda and summary for an event on energy trends in Ireland in 2021. It includes presentations on energy trends in 2020, preliminary energy data from 2021, and energy statistics innovations. There will also be a live Q&A session and closing remarks. The event will discuss COVID-19 impacts on energy consumption in 2020, renewable energy targets, and definitive European and national renewable energy results from 2020.
HMG Response To One Death Is Too Many March 2010Alan Bassett
The UK is rightly regarded as having one of the best health and safety records in the world. Since 1997/8 the rate of fatal injuries to workers has fallen by 40
per cent, including in the construction sector, reflecting the significant focus on improving safety by the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities, businesses and trades unions. While this is very welcome, every death is one too many and a tragedy to those involved and their families. That is why we need to do more...
BusinessVibes (www.businessvibes.com) organized rubber and plastics industry webinar showcasing industry updates, trends and challenges from industry bigwigs The British Plastics Federation, Plastics Europe - Association of Plastics Manufacturers, The Italian Plastics and Rubber Machinery Industry (Assocomaplast) and Malaysian Rubber Board
1) The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) grew significantly between 1986 and 2006, adding over 1.8 million new residents in the region and over 880,000 new residents in Toronto alone.
2) Governance of the region has evolved over time, with the creation of regional planning bodies like the Greater Toronto Services Board and legislation like the City of Toronto Act to plan for growth.
3) The Big Move is Metrolinx's 25-year regional transportation plan to address growth through expanding transit networks, implementing mobility hubs, and reducing congestion and emissions through mode shift. The plan models significant benefits to mobility and sustainability by 2031 if its projects and policies are implemented.
Sirris materials day 2011 ampacimon overhead line monitoring - ampacimon Sirris
1) The electricity grid is a major bottleneck slowing the transition to lower carbon energy, as it is difficult and expensive to build new transmission lines.
2) Dynamic line rating uses sensors and weather data to accurately measure current conductor conditions in real-time, allowing more efficient use of existing lines by calculating the maximum current capacity.
3) Initial tests showed an average capacity gain of 60% in favorable locations, and predictive models estimate an average 25% gain day-ahead. Dynamic line rating can significantly increase grid efficiency without new construction.
This document evaluates dynamic speed control measures implemented in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. It finds that the measures have led to:
1) A reduction in road accidents and casualties of 22-45% from 2007-2009. However, numbers slightly increased in 2010.
2) A reduction in fuel consumption, NOx, and PM10 emissions of 10-13% from 2007-2008. Reductions were smaller from 2008-2009 when traffic volumes decreased slightly.
3) Smaller differences between maximum and minimum travel times, indicating improved traffic flow with dynamic speed control compared to previous fixed limits.
4) A 47% reduction in congestion factor from 2007-2008 despite a 4.2% decrease
This document discusses the potential for agricultural biomass in Ontario. It shows that the number of biomass producers and acreage dedicated to biomass crops has increased from 2005 to 2020. However, further development faces challenges as these are new crops that are not high-volume commodities. The document outlines Ontario's energy potential from biomass and opportunities for corporate sustainable sourcing. It proposes several projects for 2013-2014 to further develop the biomass value chain through partnerships, pyrolysis research, seed certification, environmental reporting, and engaging with national and European biomass industries.
The document summarizes several Croatian documents related to developing a low-emission development strategy. It reviews energy and climate documents that provide background information, including the Croatian energy sector development strategy and national communications submitted to the UNFCCC. It outlines key measures in the energy sector until 2020, including increasing renewable energy to 20% of gross final consumption and setting sectoral targets. It also notes measures could be taken in other industries like process, waste, and agriculture to reduce emissions.
Ion mobility- mass spectrometry can help to offer an additional orthogonal dimension of separation, and can help to deconvolute isomeric species in the ion mobility dimension, which, in turn, helps to simplify the analysis of these highly complex samples, and map the compositional space of petroleum samples, and can also characterise the shapes and sizes, or collisional cross sections, of molecules of interest.
The most important component of this work was the development of novel software that helps the user to visualise, interact with, and process ion mobility data – so, for the first time, we are able to utilise the ion mobility dimension in comprehensive petroleomics analyses.
Green Growth examines the impact of wind energy on jobs and the economy in the EU. The wind energy industry increased its contribution to the EU’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 33% between 2007 and 2010. In 2010, the industry’s growth was twice that of the EU’s GDP overall, with the sector contributing €32 billion to an EU economy in slowdown. Contents: The sector created 30% more jobs from 2007 to 2010 to reach nearly 240,000, while EU unemployment rose by 9.6% . By 2020, there should be 520,000 jobs in the sector. The sector was a net exporter of €5.7 billion worth of goods and services in 2010. The sector avoided €5.71 billion of fuel costs in 2010. The sector invested 5% of its spending in R&D – three times more than the EU average. Wind turbine manufacturers commit around 10% of their total turnover to R&D.
The document discusses transport policy and funding challenges faced by the International Transport Forum (ITF). It notes that the ITF is an inter-governmental organization with 54 member countries that focuses on global transport policy issues and provides comparative statistics and research. It states that transport policy is difficult due to its impact on people's lives and different stakeholder interests. A mix of policy tools is needed, including supply, regulation, pricing, and information strategies. Funding transport requires balancing long-term impacts versus short-term results and considering who benefits and pays for investments. Knowledge sharing across countries is important given the complex nature of these issues.
The document discusses a PhD project called S-City that aims to understand how information and communication technologies (ITS) can impact mobility and safety while addressing privacy issues. It outlines how ITS has the potential to enhance mobility through information, monitoring, localization, identification, authorization, and communication technologies. However, these applications raise privacy concerns regarding lack of control over personal information, risk of social exclusion, and compromising of privacy. Examples are given of privacy issues around data retention by transportation agencies and mobile phone tracking. The document argues that privacy is important for individuals' well-being and democratic societies, and that its loss can result in harm.
The document discusses connectivity technologies that enable connected vehicles. It provides examples of applications for connected vehicles in urban and interurban areas that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Connected vehicle technologies allow for wireless asset management solutions that optimize maintenance schedules based on real-time vehicle sensor data.
"Frontline Battles with DDoS: Best practices and Lessons Learned", Igor IvaniukFwdays
At this talk we will discuss DDoS protection tools and best practices, discuss network architectures and what AWS has to offer. Also, we will look into one of the largest DDoS attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure that happened in February 2022. We'll see, what techniques helped to keep the web resources available for Ukrainians and how AWS improved DDoS protection for all customers based on Ukraine experience
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
Conversational agents, or chatbots, are increasingly used to access all sorts of services using natural language. While open-domain chatbots - like ChatGPT - can converse on any topic, task-oriented chatbots - the focus of this paper - are designed for specific tasks, like booking a flight, obtaining customer support, or setting an appointment. Like any other software, task-oriented chatbots need to be properly tested, usually by defining and executing test scenarios (i.e., sequences of user-chatbot interactions). However, there is currently a lack of methods to quantify the completeness and strength of such test scenarios, which can lead to low-quality tests, and hence to buggy chatbots.
To fill this gap, we propose adapting mutation testing (MuT) for task-oriented chatbots. To this end, we introduce a set of mutation operators that emulate faults in chatbot designs, an architecture that enables MuT on chatbots built using heterogeneous technologies, and a practical realisation as an Eclipse plugin. Moreover, we evaluate the applicability, effectiveness and efficiency of our approach on open-source chatbots, with promising results.
What is an RPA CoE? Session 1 – CoE VisionDianaGray10
In the first session, we will review the organization's vision and how this has an impact on the COE Structure.
Topics covered:
• The role of a steering committee
• How do the organization’s priorities determine CoE Structure?
Speaker:
Chris Bolin, Senior Intelligent Automation Architect Anika Systems
How information systems are built or acquired puts information, which is what they should be about, in a secondary place. Our language adapted accordingly, and we no longer talk about information systems but applications. Applications evolved in a way to break data into diverse fragments, tightly coupled with applications and expensive to integrate. The result is technical debt, which is re-paid by taking even bigger "loans", resulting in an ever-increasing technical debt. Software engineering and procurement practices work in sync with market forces to maintain this trend. This talk demonstrates how natural this situation is. The question is: can something be done to reverse the trend?
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
In the realm of cybersecurity, offensive security practices act as a critical shield. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, these techniques expose vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive approach allows manufacturers to identify and fix weaknesses, significantly enhancing system security.
This presentation delves into the development of a system designed to mimic Galileo's Open Service signal using software-defined radio (SDR) technology. We'll begin with a foundational overview of both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the intricacies of digital signal processing.
The presentation culminates in a live demonstration. We'll showcase the manipulation of Galileo's Open Service pilot signal, simulating an attack on various software and hardware systems. This practical demonstration serves to highlight the potential consequences of unaddressed vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of offensive security practices in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/how-axelera-ai-uses-digital-compute-in-memory-to-deliver-fast-and-energy-efficient-computer-vision-a-presentation-from-axelera-ai/
Bram Verhoef, Head of Machine Learning at Axelera AI, presents the “How Axelera AI Uses Digital Compute-in-memory to Deliver Fast and Energy-efficient Computer Vision” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
As artificial intelligence inference transitions from cloud environments to edge locations, computer vision applications achieve heightened responsiveness, reliability and privacy. This migration, however, introduces the challenge of operating within the stringent confines of resource constraints typical at the edge, including small form factors, low energy budgets and diminished memory and computational capacities. Axelera AI addresses these challenges through an innovative approach of performing digital computations within memory itself. This technique facilitates the realization of high-performance, energy-efficient and cost-effective computer vision capabilities at the thin and thick edge, extending the frontier of what is achievable with current technologies.
In this presentation, Verhoef unveils his company’s pioneering chip technology and demonstrates its capacity to deliver exceptional frames-per-second performance across a range of standard computer vision networks typical of applications in security, surveillance and the industrial sector. This shows that advanced computer vision can be accessible and efficient, even at the very edge of our technological ecosystem.
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
Freshworks Rethinks NoSQL for Rapid Scaling & Cost-EfficiencyScyllaDB
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2. Background
1993 1997 1998 1998 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007
Non- First data Passenger NTM web NTMCalc NTMCalc Inter- ISO14048 Sea and
profit of energy transport launched Freight Travel national Air data travel
associa- and included, including published published data Fuel data data
tion is emission name database launched Industry
formed factors changed for data
published to NTM energy
Initially and
only emission
freight factors
with the
name
NGM
2008-2009
Close cooperation with IVL (onwards)
Artemis Road Data
Updated Air data
Updated Sea ferry data
New homepage
General methodology paper/supply chain
New advanced calculation tool (2008-2011)
3. Organisation
Members
Board
Sponsors
Office Fuels
www.ntm.a.se -Regular
-Alternative
Methodology
Working groups
Goods and Travel Transport
logistics procurement
Database users
Calculation tools Applications Industry data
4. Programmet
Tid Ämne Föreläsare
8.30 Introduktion Magnus Swahn, NTM
8.40 Godstransport som helhet Åke Sjödin, IVL
9.10 Beräkningar Magnus Swahn
9.35 Livsmedel Zarah Ekmark, KRAV
10.05 Industriprodukter och reflektioner Karin Nordell, Stora Enso
10.30 Slut
5. GHG Reduction Targets: GHG Intensity
Baxter Int’l 20% indexed to revenue from 2005 – 2010 (GHG)
Canon 25% per production unite 2000 – 2010 (C02)
Caterpillar 20% per million dollars revenue 2002 – 2010 (C02)
Intel Corp 30% per production unit 2004 – 2010 (GHG)
Lockheed M 30% per dollar revenue 2001 – 2010 (GHG)
Raytheon 33% per dollar revenue 2002 – 2009 (GHG)
STMicro’ 50% per manufacturing unit 2000 – 2010 (GHG)
Toyota 20% per volume sales unit 2001 – 2010 (C02)
Source: Citigroup ‘Carbon Limits are Coming’
6. GHG Reduction Targets: Absolute
3M 30% from 2002 levels by 2007
Allianz 20% from 2000 levels by 2012
BT 25% below 1996 levels by 2010
DuPont at least 15% from 2004 by 2015
Entergy 20% from 2000 to 2010 (US)
Polaroid 25% from 1994 to 2010 (Global)
Sun 20% from 2002 to 2012 (US)
Wal-Mart 20% from 2006 to 2013 (Global)
Weyerhaeuser 40% from 2000 levels by 2020
Source: Citigroup ‘Carbon Limits are Coming’
7. Fördelning av växthusgaser internationellt
World greenhouse-gas emissions by sector, 2000
(%)
13% 14%
4% Transport
W aste
14%
Agriculture
14%
Deforestaion
Electricity & heat
Industry
Other
24% 17%
Källa: Sternrapporten
8. Ta
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10
15
20
25
30
35
40
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5.65 5.89
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9.19 9.79 9.79 9.8 9.84
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10.54
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20.38
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37.8
Källa: Globalis
9. Fördelning av växthusgaser nationellt - Sverige
Fördelning av Sveriges utsläpp av växthusgaser 2006
El- och värmeproduktion
6%
3% 13%
Bostäder, lokaler och förbränning
inom jord/skogbruk, fiske
13% 7% Inrikes transporter
Industrins förbränning
9% Industriprocesser
Jordbruk
30.7% Avfall
17%
Övriga sektorer*
Källa: Naturvårdsverket
10. Utvecklingstendens
Change in EU25 CO2 emissions (million tons per year), 2000-2010 (EU forecast)
200
150
transport
100
50
households
services
0
electricity generation
-50 + energy
transformation
industry
-100
Källa: EU-kommissionen. 1995
11. Sektor eller produkt, hur ska vi mäta?
El- och Bostäder, Inrikes Industrins Industri- Jordbruk Avfall Övriga
Värme- Lokaler, transporter förbränning processer sektorer
produktion Förbränning
inom jord/
skogsbruk,
fiske
5%
Bröd
Vitvara
3%
Jeans
Papper
Stål
Möbler
13 % 7% 31 % 17 % 9% 13 % 3% 6%