Army Futures Command (AFC) has the implicit mission of ensuring that the Army does not get locked into a technology that might be ineffective in a future of competition and conflict. In this dissertation I develop insights and tools that can help assess and inform AFC’s efforts …
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This thesis is entitled “Development of High Bs Fe-Ni Based Metal Amorphous Nanocomposite by Optimization of Glass Forming Ability.” In this Introduction section I lay out the thesis content in the context of the materials paradigm followed by the current technological and scien…
Lithium-ion batteries are common in everyday life, while being strategically critical to the decarbonization and electrification of transportation. To meet higher range demands and lower costs per kWh of storage, higher energy density battery chemistries relying on new anode che…
This dissertation investigates factors affecting the acquisition of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the Canadian fleet market. Data from a random sample of over 1,000 fleet operating entities (FOEs) that owned and operated light fleets (i.e., cars, pickup trucks and utility vehicles)…
A combination of assessment, operational forecast, and future perspective was thoroughly explored to provide an overview of the existing air quality problems in Macao. The levels of air pollution in Macao often exceed those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). In …
The transportation sector contributes around 30% of US greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing these emissions is an important part of any large-scale climate policy. This dissertation examines three questions about policies and programs designed to reduce emissions from heavy-du…
This thesis studies incentive contracts in multi-agent systems with applications to transportation policy. The early adoption of emerging transportation systems such as electric vehicles (EVs), peer-to-peer ridesharing, and automated vehicles (AVs) relies on governmental incenti…
Transportation electrification offers solutions to an array of current societal issues, ranging from unstable oil prices to environmental concerns. The promised cost-savings prompt a growing interest to push Electric Vehicles (EVs) into the market. On the other hand, the all-ele…