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The joint effect of weather and lighting conditions on injury severities of single-vehicle accidents (2020)
Journal Article
Fountas, G., Fonzone, A., Gharavi, N., & Rye, T. (2020). The joint effect of weather and lighting conditions on injury severities of single-vehicle accidents. Analytic Methods in Accident Research, 27, Article 100124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amar.2020.100124

This study seeks to identify and analyze variations in the effect of contributing factors on injury severities of single-vehicle accidents across various lighting and weather conditions. To that end, injury-severity data from single-vehicle, injury a... Read More about The joint effect of weather and lighting conditions on injury severities of single-vehicle accidents.

Critical evaluation of the battery electric vehicle for sustainable mobility (2017)
Thesis
Milligan, R. Critical evaluation of the battery electric vehicle for sustainable mobility. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/978220

Can Battery Electric Vehicles replace conventional internal combustion engine vehicles for commuting purposes when exposed to a busy corporate activity within the city of Edinburgh?
This thesis investigates the application of Battery Electric Vehicl... Read More about Critical evaluation of the battery electric vehicle for sustainable mobility.

Transport habits of travelers using new energy type modes: A random parameters hazard-based approach of travel distance (2017)
Journal Article
Anastasopoulos, P. C., Fountas, G., Sarwar, M. T., Karlaftis, M. G., & Sadek, A. W. (2017). Transport habits of travelers using new energy type modes: A random parameters hazard-based approach of travel distance. Transportation Research Part C : Emerging Technologies, 77, 516-528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2017.01.017

With environmental concerns on the rise, identifying the factors that affect travel demand for energy efficient and environmentally friendly means of transportation becomes critical. It is, thus, beneficial to identify the characteristics of new ener... Read More about Transport habits of travelers using new energy type modes: A random parameters hazard-based approach of travel distance.

Modelling motorcycles driving cycles and emissions in Edinburgh (2009)
Thesis
Kumar, R. Modelling motorcycles driving cycles and emissions in Edinburgh. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3047

The level of ownership and use of motorcycling has increased rapidly in Edinburgh and the UK in the last ten years. In this study, motorcycle driving cycles (rural and urban) were developed for Edinburgh (Edinburgh Motorcycle Driving cycle-EMDC). The... Read More about Modelling motorcycles driving cycles and emissions in Edinburgh.

Applying online fleet driver assessment to help identify, target and reduce occupational road safety risks (2009)
Journal Article
Darby, P., Murray, W., & Raeside, R. (2009). Applying online fleet driver assessment to help identify, target and reduce occupational road safety risks. Safety Science, 47(3), 436-442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2008.05.004

Many studies have shown that driver attitude and behaviour are important determinants of the likelihood of collision involvement. Knowledge of the Rules of the Road and the perception of hazards are also associated with collision involvement. The aim... Read More about Applying online fleet driver assessment to help identify, target and reduce occupational road safety risks.

Iterative control in automotive testing. (2007)
Journal Article
Hay, N. C., & Roberts, D. E. (2007). Iterative control in automotive testing. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 221(2), 223-233. https://doi.org/10.1243/09596518JSCE306

Road simulator test rigs investigate both the durability and the squeak and rattle characteristics of vehicle structures. The test specimens are the whole vehicle or a sub-structure taken from the vehicle. In laboratory simulation tests, random time... Read More about Iterative control in automotive testing..

Automotive design methods applied to marine transport design (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Owen, J. K., & Drummond, I. (2006, April). Automotive design methods applied to marine transport design. Presented at International Symposium on Marine Design

Coventry University has a successful three decade history in graduating industrial designers primarily in the automotive and transport sectors; increasingly these skills are being recognised as relevant to the design of marine vehicles. Primarily the... Read More about Automotive design methods applied to marine transport design.

Driving as You Feel: A Psychological Investigation of the Novice Driver Problem. (2006)
Thesis
Kinnear, N. A. D. Driving as You Feel: A Psychological Investigation of the Novice Driver Problem. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2592

The current thesis aimed to explore the novice driver problem from a psychological perspective. The ultimate aim was to enhance knowledge and understanding which may advise how to improve novice driver safety. The novice driver problem is a worldwide... Read More about Driving as You Feel: A Psychological Investigation of the Novice Driver Problem..

Modelling how changes in the driving cycle affect fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission rates: the first stage. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kirby, H. (2006, November). Modelling how changes in the driving cycle affect fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission rates: the first stage

This paper describes a simplified procedure for estimating the fuel consumed and carbon dioxide emitted as a result of traffic demand management measures or other policy instruments. The usual methods may be based on second-by-second traffic simulati... Read More about Modelling how changes in the driving cycle affect fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission rates: the first stage..

Road Simulators: The iterative algorithm for drive file creation. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hay, N. C., & Roberts, D. E. (2006, April). Road Simulators: The iterative algorithm for drive file creation. Presented at SAE 2006 World Congress & Exhibition

Road simulators reproduce measured service environments in laboratory based test rigs and have contributed significantly to improving the structural integrity and quality of modern vehicles. These rigs are driven by data that are derived from a speci... Read More about Road Simulators: The iterative algorithm for drive file creation..

Dynamic response simulation for a nonlinear system. (2005)
Journal Article
Roberts, D., & Hay, N. (2005). Dynamic response simulation for a nonlinear system. Journal of sound and vibration, 281(3-5), 783-798. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2004.02.016

Laboratory simulation testing has for many years contributed significantly to the durability and quality of motor vehicles. Most sophisticated test rigs use an iterative algorithm that generates the input drive files that reproduce service environmen... Read More about Dynamic response simulation for a nonlinear system..

Acquisition, efficiency and scale economies: An analysis of the British bus industry (2002)
Journal Article
Cowie, J. (2002). Acquisition, efficiency and scale economies: An analysis of the British bus industry. Transport Reviews, 22(2), 147-157. https://doi.org/10.1080/014416400110076267

The British Bus industry has undergone considerable transformation since privatization. Five major operators have emerged to dominate the market, a position almost exclusively attained through acquisition. This paper reviews the economies of scale ar... Read More about Acquisition, efficiency and scale economies: An analysis of the British bus industry.