Volvo Gothenburg Sweden

Volvo Gothenburg Sweden
Author: Christer Olsson
Publisher: Norden Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995-12
Genre: Automobile industry and trade
ISBN: 9783907150580

Volvo, MCV

Volvo, MCV
Author: David Barrow
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2024-05-30
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1399048406

In 2022, Volvo Bus UK celebrated fifty years of trading in the UK and Ireland. The first right-hand drive B58 chassis arrived on these shores at the end of 1971. The double deck front engine Ailsa came in 1973. Over the next fifty years, the various different models have been upgraded, redesigned, lengthened and fitted with bigger more powerful engines. And now, in 2023, Volvo electric single and double deck models are beginning to appear on UK roads. Volvo Bus is a subsidiary of the Swedish Vehicle builder Volvo AB, with a global presence worldwide. MCV is based in Salheya in Egypt. It was established in 1994 and has the capacity to build up to 6,000 buses and coaches per annum, with up to 5,000 employees. MCV and Volvo are collaborating in the development and building of the electric bus for the UK marketplace.

The Volvo Estate

The Volvo Estate
Author: Ashley Hollebone
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2022-01-12
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118282

This book chronicles the history of the world's most iconic estate car (station wagon), with a wonderful variety of images, some of which have never been published before. The first Volvo car went on sale in 1927 and this book tells the story of the much-loved estate right up to the V90.

Sweden

Sweden
Author: James Proctor
Publisher: Rough Guides
Total Pages: 604
Release: 2003
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781843530664

The Rough Guide to Sweden is the ultimate guidebook to a fascinating but often overlooked country. Features include: Full-colour section including Sweden's highlights; in-depth coverage of all the attractions in this unspoilt land of lakes and forests, from elegant Stockholm to remote villages in northern Lapland; insiders' review of the best places to stay and eat in what is fast becoming one of the best-value tourist destinations in Europe; practical tips on exploring the stunning scenery, including information on hiking, winter sports and the national parks; maps and plans for every region.

The Research Report on Application of Low-carbon Technology in Expo 2010 Shanghai

The Research Report on Application of Low-carbon Technology in Expo 2010 Shanghai
Author: UNIDO International Solar Energy Ce
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2014-09-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3662443570

This book focuses on the low-carbon technologies presented at the Expo 2010 in Shanghai, covering the utilization and application of renewable energy, new-type low-carbon technologies, low-carbon construction, water treatment, waste disposal and low-carbon transportation, etc. It brings together and analyzes data collected from the Expo site in connection with several aspects ranging from the initial planning and design, pavilion construction, and operational management, to concept demonstrations, with selected sample businesses and a summary at the end of each section. The author hopes that people around the world who long for an even better urban life will lend their support to the future development of low-carbon technologies. This book offers a valuable resource for researchers, professionals and graduates in the fields of low-carbon and environmental protection. Wenhua Xi is currently the Director-General of UNIDO International Solar Energy Center, Director-General of the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Center for Solar Energy, and Director-General of Gansu Natural Energy Research Institute.

Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security

Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security
Author: Michael Douglas Harrison
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2008-09-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3540876987

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security, SAFECOMP 2008, held in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, in September 2008. The 32 revised full papers presented together with 3 keynote papers and a panel session were carefully reviewed and selected from 115 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on software dependability, resilience, fault tolerance, security, safety cases, formal methods, dependability modelling, as well as security and dependability.

Shipping and the Environment

Shipping and the Environment
Author: Karin Andersson
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2016-02-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662490455

This book focuses on the interaction between shipping and the natural environment and how shipping can strive to become more sustainable. Readers are guided in marine environmental awareness, environmental regulations and abatement technologies to assist in decisions on strategy, policy and investments. You will get familiar with possible paths to improve environmental performance and, in the long term, to a sustainable shipping sector, based on an understanding of the sources and mechanisms of common impacts. You will also gain knowledge on emissions and discharges from ships, prevention measures, environmental regulations, and methods and tools for environmental assessment. In addition, the book includes a chapter on the background to regulating pollution from ships. It is intended as a source of information for professionals connected to maritime activities as well as policy makers and interested public. It is also intended as a textbook in higher education academic programmes.

The Innovative Bureaucracy

The Innovative Bureaucracy
Author: Alexander Styhre
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2007-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134156421

Original and based on unique empirical research in the areas of organization theory and organizational behaviour, focusing on two major companies, this work makes an invaluable contribution to the literature on bureaucracy and innovation.