Sustainable transportation systems engineering /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Vanek, Francis M. (Author), Angenent, Largus T. (Author), Banks, James H. (Author), Daziano, Ricardo A. (Author), Turnquist, Mark A. (Author)
Corporate Author:	McGraw-Hill Companies
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2014]
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Subjects:	Transportation. Transportation > Planning. Transportation > Technological innovations. Transportation > Environmental aspects. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Description
Abstract:	Featuring in-depth coverage of passenger and freight transportation, this comprehensive resource discusses contemporary transportation systems and options for improving their sustainability. The book addresses vehicle and infrastructure design, economics, environmental concerns, energy security, and alternative energy sources and platforms. Worked-out examples, case studies, illustrations, equations, and end-of-chapter problems are also included in this practical guide.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xxix, 672 pages) : illustrations. Also available in print edition.
Format:	Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780071800129 (print-ISBN) 0071800123 (print-ISBN) 9780071800136 (e-ISBN) 0071800131 (e-ISBN)