Car Use Research Articles

Determinants of the utilization of general health check-up among older adults in Saxony-Anhalt: What is the influence of access to health services?

Due to the nature of demographic developmens, there is an increasing need for prevention measures in healthcare. In Germany, people with statutory health insurance have a legal right to general health check-ups for early detection of diseases that are significant in terms of population medicine. However, the older population has thus far made inadequate use of these services, resulting in significant losses of prevention potential. This paper examines the impact of objective and subjectively perceived access to health services on the use of general health check-up among citizens aged 55 years and older in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.The study uses data from a written cross-sectional survey of residents from four major and minor cities in Saxony-Anhalt. Bivariate logistic regression models were used for the statistical analysis of data to evaluate the relation between access parameters to health services and utilization.In all, 953 questionnaires were included in the analyses; 59.7% of the respondents used the general health check-up in the recommended time interval. In the multivariate analyses, the study showed that neither subjective satisfaction with access nor self-reported travel times to family doctors were significant factors affecting the utilization. On the other hand, being a member of statutory health insurance funds and the use of a private car increased the likelihood of utilization. Other determinants that had an influence on the use of general health checks were net household income and need for long-term care.The results of this study indicate potential for increasing utilization of general health check-up among older people. However, increased use of free health check-ups by this section of the population cannot be achieved primarily by improving accessibility, but must be addressed by other factors, such as attitudes towards health checks, which requires further analysis.

Game Theory-Based Risk Assessment of the Use of Autonomous Cars in an Urbanized Area

Game Theory-Based Risk Assessment of the Use of Autonomous Cars in an Urbanized Area

Analysis of access and egress mode choice to high-speed railway stations

ABSTRACT High-speed railway (HSR) has become a key mode for short- to medium-haul transportation intercity trips in China and has been regarded as a competitor to air transportation. While significant research has explored daily travel mode choices and access/egress modes for other intercity transport hubs, the factors influencing access and egress to HSR stations – particularly those related to the built environment – remain underexamined. This paper analyses access/egress mode choices for intercity travel along the Beijing-Shanghai HSR corridor using 2015 survey data. The findings show that, during the access stage, the number of bus stations at HSR stations reduces car use, while the availability of metro stations and a mix of land uses at the origin lowers taxi preference. In the egress stage, mixed land use at the destination encourages bus use. Interestingly, the number of bus stations at HSR stations is positively associated with taxi use, possibly due to congestion caused by large passenger volumes at bus hubs. These results suggest that optimising access to HSR stations requires not only improved public transport infrastructure but also more efficient management of the transportation system.

Car dependence in research: navigating its contemporary relevance

ABSTRACT The term “car dependence” is frequently used in literature addressing issues such as high car use, car ownership, urban sprawl, land use, and built environment characteristics. At first glance, the term “car dependence” may seem self-explanatory, generally referring to a reliance on cars. However, on closer inspection, car dependence is a complex and elusive concept. This paper seeks to critically and comprehensively deconstruct the concept of car dependence. Specifically, it examines the extent to which the literature has engaged with the “dependence” aspect of car dependence, and how this engagement has shaped our understanding of the term. The review revealed a spectrum of approaches. These ranged from a minimal engagement – where car dependence is simply equated with car use – to more comprehensive analyses that explore how dependence is produced and reproduced at the levels of land use, households, practices, and is perpetuated through policy decisions. The paper proposes four key issues that deserve further exploration and advocates for a “back to basics’, focusing on the concept of “dependence” itself and examining it in greater depth. By doing so, we can uncover new and exciting research avenues. It also prompts us to consider the underlying rationale: are we aiming merely to reduce car use, or are we seeking to genuinely challenge the car’s hegemony, its dominance, and its role at both societal and political levels?

P0027 The carbon footprint of remote monitoring of IBD patients – a green opportunity for sustainable outpatient care

Abstract Background Climate change is a major public health threat, with healthcare systems contributing 4-5% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a chronic and increasingly prevalent condition, demands extensive healthcare resources, making healthcare for this patient population a notable contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) and other GHG emissions. Remote care offers an opportunity by reducing transport-related emissions through fewer outpatient visits. In this study we aimed to assess the carbon footprint of IBD care and compare the emissions associated with remote versus standard care. Methods A randomized controlled trial involving 909 IBD patients from two academic and two non-academic hospitals in the Netherlands compared telemedicine via myIBDcoach with standard outpatient care for a 12-month period.1 In an explorative analysis, the annual carbon footprint of IBD-related healthcare, expressed as CO2-equivalent (CO2e), was estimated, covering outpatient and inpatient services, diagnostic procedures (i.e., endoscopy, radiology), surgeries, and patient travel (assuming 100% car use).2 Staff travel, laboratory tests, and medication use were out of scope. Emission conversion factors were derived primarily from Dutch literature and supplemented with international sources (Table 1). Results The total annual carbon footprint for all patients was 53,779 kg CO2e (Figure 1), mainly driven by hospitalization (50.6%) and patient travel (29.0%, mean travel distance: 20.3 km). Per IBD patient, the mean annual carbon footprint was 65.5 kg CO2e in the standard care group (n=443) and 56.5 kg CO2e in the remote monitoring group (n=438), saving 9.0 kg CO2e per patient annually. Reduced outpatient visits in the remote monitoring group accounted for most savings, with annual emissions dropping from 21.6 kg CO2e to 14.3 kg CO2e, saving 7.3 kg CO2e per year. Scaling remote care to the 120,000 patients IBD patients in the Netherlands3 could save approximately 878 tons CO2e per year. This is equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of 47 average Dutch households, including housing, transport, clothing, food, and other goods. Conclusion IBD care has a substantial environmental impact. Remote care reduces outpatient visits and achieves notable emission savings, with even greater potential in larger countries than the Netherlands. Implementing remote monitoring with tight disease control in routine care can substantially reduce carbon emissions for IBD and other chronic disease populations.

Fuelling Electric Vehicles Growth: Factors that Matter in India’s Electric Vehicles Growth Story

The recent impetus to the electric vehicle (EV) policies at the national and sub-national levels with the medium to long-term objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle traffic motivates an assessment of the key drivers of EVs in India. The sale of EVs especially two-wheelers is rising due to the push by government policies, reduction in upfront costs and increased awareness about EVs. However, the sale of electric cars has not picked up significantly and is uneven across states. The study finds a strong correlation between the use of electric cars in states and the availability of public charging stations. The empirical analysis finds that the availability of public charging infrastructure and the price differentials between electric cars and comparable internal combustion engine cars are significantly associated with the demand for cars across states. A focused and liberal policy assumes importance to stimulate the demand for EVs and to harness its manifold environmental and financial gains. JEL Classifications: Q42, Q48, Q49

Peddling stories: an investigation of the day-to-day realties for cyclists in Galway

Towns and cities worldwide are challenging the dominance of private cars and seeking ways to limit their use, compelled by the urgency to deal with the climate crisis. There is a growing determination to transition to more active and sustainable transport such as walking, cycling, and public transport, and to reduce our overall need for private car use in urban areas while improving public health and local environs. Cycling is a low-impact aerobic exercise and mobility option that can assist attempts to reduce private car use, cut harmful emissions, and moderate economically damaging traffic congestion in towns and cities. Cycling also offers numerous health and well-being benefits. But in towns and cities where cycling is constrained, marginalised, or ignored by transport planners, little is known about who is cycling, for what purpose, where they are cycling to and from, and their motivation to cycle. In recent times efforts have been made to improve the cycling infrastructure and better promote this mode of travel in Galway, a small city on the West coast of Ireland. This study investigates the experiences of cyclists in the city with data collected from individuals of differing ages and cycling abilities and advocates cycling continues to be marginalised and neglected in the context of implementing transport policy in the city. The findings indicate that most cyclists feel unsafe, and a prevailing car-centric policy mindset prevents cycling from developing to its potential in Galway to the detriment of the local environment, citizens' health, and new economic opportunities.

Navigation System of Electric Car with Faster R-CNN for Pediatric Patient Transportation

The use of electric cars as a means of transportation for pediatric patients has the main purpose of having a positive effect on the psychology of pediatric patients before surgery. Therefore, it is expected to accelerate the healing process. An electric car navigation system that can recognize the environment is needed. This article aims to develop a camera-based semi-autonomous navigation system using the faster R-CNN method to detect markers as electric car direction. This method optimizes the range of interest (RoI) layer to produce optimal features. Faster R-CNN is faster in generating accurate region proposals compared to R-CNN and Fast R-CNN. Various Faster R-CNN models were tested in image data processing for marker detection as the electric car steering system. Test results on FPS variations show that the best results were obtained when using the Faster R-CNN MobileNet V3 Large 320 FPN model with a value of 11.3f ps for the forward marker, 18.9 fps for the stop marker, 22.6 fps for the left turn marker and 11.1 fps for the right turn marker. With this model, the results obtained are quite good in testing the performance of the car navigation system. The results obtained in the success of the test are 70% for the forward marker test, 100% for the stop marker test, 90% for the left turn marker and 100% for the right turn marker.

Reducing material use and their greenhouse gas emissions in Greater Oslo

AbstractResource efficiency strategies are key to reduce material use and help limit global warming to below 2°C in 2100. Understanding the role of such strategies at the municipal level requires a localized approach. Here we evaluate a ramp‐up of resource efficiency strategies and their associated effects on car use and climate benefits toward 2050 for 19 individual subregions within the Greater Oslo region in Norway. In our scenarios, material stocks increase from 356 megatonnes (Mt) in 2022 to 361–381 Mt in 2050 driven by population growth, with low‐end estimate relying on a sufficiency (SUF) scenario limiting floor area per capita and banning new single‐family houses. The SUF scenario reduces total material consumption until 2050 (50.5 Mt) with 28% relative to a business‐as‐usual (BAU) scenario (70.8 Mt) with continuation of ongoing trends, thereby reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from material production by 21% (BAU: 11.8 MtCO2‐eq, SUF: 9.4 MtCO2‐eq). If resource efficiency strategies are combined with material production decarbonization in‐line with a 2°C scenario, a 35% reduction in emissions is achievable (7.7 MtCO2‐eq). Car ownership rates and traveled distance per capita decrease in the SUF scenario compared to 2022 with 11%. Assuming the current relationship between settlement characteristics and transport demand, total driving distance fails to decline due to population growth. Limiting the floor‐area per capita in residential buildings significantly decreases material demand. Resource efficiency strategies including densification need to be complemented with a rapid decarbonization of material supply and stronger incentives to move away from car driving to maximize climate change mitigation. This article met the requirements for a gold‐gold JIE data openness badge described at http://jie.click/badges.

Decentralized clinical trials are better for the participants and for the planet: the case study of a double-blind randomized controlled trial in Singapore (PROMOTE study).

Novel technologies have enabled the decentralization of many aspects of clinical trials, but little research has been done on the impact of these changes on the participant experience, trial operations, or the environment. A fully decentralized clinical trial conducted in Singapore is used as a case study to evaluate the operational outcomes, environmental impact (via life cycle assessment), and participants experience (qualitative interviews) of the decentralized model compared to a traditional study with in-person visits. The decentralized study achieved high participant retention rates (97%) and high completion rates for clinical data, even for biological samples. Participants found the decentralized model to be convenient and safe, especially during the pandemic. Moreover, the decentralized model was found to be more environmentally friendly and less detrimental to human health compared to traditional face-to-face clinical trials, primarily by reducing participants' use of cars for site visits. While this study focused on the environmental impact, it is important to consider other factors such as participant safety, convenience, and data quality when evaluating the suitability of a decentralized clinical trial approach. Careful planning of data flow, database structure, and data protection measures is essential. This study contributes to improving the environmental footprint of clinical trials. Environmental sustainability should be among the factors that are evaluated when selecting trial models. Decentralized and hybrid clinical trials offer efficiency, effectiveness, and environmental benefits. Further research and adoption of these approaches are encouraged.

Replacing Car Trips with a Cargo Bike Sharing Service: What Features Do Users Value Most?

While cargo bikes are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to larger, more polluting vehicles in both the logistics and private mobility sectors, there has been comparatively little research on their use for private mobility. The potential of shared cargo bikes to replace car trips has been examined in some studies, but no previous research has investigated the critical factors that make it a valued alternative. By studying users’ willingness to pay, this paper examines the perceived value of a free cargo bike sharing service for users. The research is based on a survey of 321 users of the Fietje cargo bike sharing service in Bremen, conducted in 2022. In this sample, 38 to 55% of shared cargo bikes trips would otherwise have been performed by car. The paper identifies the transport of objects and children as critical features that provide value to users and create the potential to replace car trips. The results also draw attention to the fact that a cargo bike sharing service is likely to be a more effective tool for reducing car use if it is free. Introducing a fee would increase car trips by 14 to 18% of the total trips enabled by the service.

Walkable Communities for a Healthier Planet: Exploring 15-Minute Cities

How long does it take you to walk to your supermarket? How about your school or your parent’s work? Now imagine if you could visit most of those places in <15 min. Well, you actually can, and this concept is called a 15-minute city. The 15-minute city concept is a very simple method used by city planners and designers, in which neighborhoods are designed so that most services and other daily needs are located only 15 min away from your home. This includes work, school, or the supermarket. 15-minute cities are meant to discourage car use and encourage public transport, walking, and cycling. This allows us to shift into designing cities that emphasize a focus on human needs and demands over car-oriented ones—meaning people living there will not have to travel far for simple errands and can walk to most places.

Impact of Fuel Injection Pressure and Timing on the Performance and Emissions of a Low Heat Rejection CI Engine with Fish Oil Methyl Ester, DEE and Butanol Blend

This study examines how different fuel injection pressures and timings affect the performance and emissions of a Low Heat Rejection (LHR) engine running on blends of fish oil methyl ester, diethyl ether, and butanol. Results indicate that optimizing the injection pressure up to 230 bar enhances engine performance, fuel efficiency, and emission control. Research supports that increasing fuel injection pressure improves performance and combustion characteristics. For instance, studies have shown that high injection pressures can reduce and soot emissions without compromising fuel economy. The depletion of petroleum resources, rising car use, and environmental concerns have made the demand for alternate fuels more urgent. Fish oil methyl ester, which is made from fish oil and may be made from animal fats and edible and non-edible oils, offers a possible substitute for biodiesel. Diesel engines are prized for their effectiveness, dependability, and longevity; timing and fuel injection pressure have a big impact on emissions and performance. However, higher pressures show diminishing benefits, and fine-tuning the injection timing to 29° before top dead centre further improves efficiency and reduces emissions. This research highlights the crucial role of optimizing injection parameters to maximize engine performance and reduce emissions when using alternative fuels.

Role of Public Transportation in Reducing Traffic Congestion, Enhancing Connectivity, And Promoting Sustainable Urban Development in Manchester And Shenzhen

The purpose of this research is to assess the strategies of Manchester, UK, and Shenzhen, China regarding the transportation infrastructure, and more specifically, the part that is played by public transport in the fight against congestion on the roads, the provision of better connectivity, and the support of sustainable growth in cities. Manchester’s strategy includes using integrated PT systems, extending the Metro Link tram system, and using digital infrastructure in terms of connectivity as well as improving the experience of the users, targeting the achievement of carbon neutrality by 2038. Shenzhen has expanded its metro system and explored new ways of funding with models like “rail + property” which means that metro station development is combined with the construction of related properties to support the growth of the rail transit system and bring in revenues. Also, the incorporation of AI by the Shenzhen transportation system coupled with the electrification of the transport fleet demonstrates the city’s support for green mobility solutions and environmental conservation. The research questions relate to the policy, planning, and governance aspects that have supported the implementation of PTN integration in these cities and the outcomes of these policies on the modal split, traffic congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions. Based on the TOD theory, the paper examines how Manchester and Shenzhen have integrated transportation investments with urban development plans. The study reveals that both cities have effectively expanded the modal shares of public transport and improved the journeys to reduce congested traffic. Shenzhen increased its size in the fastest way and has made the city more habitable and less polluted while Manchester has some difficulties because of the past legacies of infrastructure and the increasing use of private cars. The cases of Manchester and Shenzhen are informative of proper transportation infrastructure development, emphasizing planning, governance, and innovative financing. Thus, by focusing on public transportation and sustainable development, cities around the world can improve the connectivity, quality of the environment, and economic development as well as the creation of sustainable and successful urban societies.

Health impact assessment of urban and transport developments in Barcelona: A case study.

Urban spaces need to be rethought to address growing health and environmental challenges. Urban density and transport systems contribute significantly to air pollution, negatively impacting public health. Barcelona has begun a transformation by introducing the Superblock model, an urban development with proven health benefits. However, there is a lack of understanding of the health impacts of various planned urban and transport interventions. This study aims to explore planned urban and transport developments in Barcelona (e.g. Superblocks, Low emission zone, tactical urban planning, port electrification) and estimates the health impacts of their related exposures. We utilized modelled NO2 reduction scenarios, which considered changes from implementing Barcelona's Urban Mobility Plan (UMP) of 2018-2024 and the Port electrification project. The UMP includes different interventions such as the low emission zones, tactical urban planning (reducing car traffic lanes), existing superblocks, and street greening. We established a baseline scenario for the year 2019, with no implementation of UMP or Port electrification. We devised three scenarios implementing the UMP: a) no change in private car use b) a 25% reduction in private car use, and c) a 25% reduction in private car use with port electrification. We estimated the effect on NO2 levels and conducted a health impact assessment following a comparative risk assessment methodology to demonstrate the impacts of these scenarios on natural cause of adult mortality. The scenario with no change in private car use resulted in a 5.9 % reduction in NO2, preventing 67 (34-133 95% CI) premature deaths annually. The scenario with a 25% reduction in private car use led to a 17.6% reduction in NO2, preventing 199 (101-392 95% CI) premature deaths annually. Adding port electrification to the 25% reduction in private car use scenario resulted in a 19.4% reduction in NO2, preventing 228 (115-447 95% CI) premature deaths annually. Our findings suggest that implementing measures to reduce car use and electrifying the port in Barcelona can significantly reduce air pollution and prevent premature deaths in adults. This emphasizes the relevance of ambitious urban and transport policies in improving public health. Policymakers should consider assertive actions and broader implementation of such measures for greater health benefits. Further research is needed to explore additional measures and their potential impacts, facilitating the development of comprehensive urban and transport strategies.

A panel analysis of change in personal air travel behaviour in England between 2012 and 2019

AbstractDecarbonizing aviation is challenging as few scalable technological alternatives exist, and travel activity is increasing rapidly. It is thus essential to better understand the drivers of air travel behaviour. Previous cross-sectional research has identified a range of factors associated with individual air travel frequency. There is, however, a lack of longitudinal studies identifying the factors associated with change in air travel frequency on the individual level. This is in contrast with research on daily travel and car use, where ‘mobility biographies’ studies have identified the life-course factors associated with travel behaviour change. Our study contributes to filling this gap. We investigate the determinants of change in air travel frequency using data from two waves of the UK Household Longitudinal Survey (2012–2013 and 2018–2019), combined with geographical information at the neighbourhood level. With regression models, we assess the impact of changes in a wide range of factors including socio-demographic and economic situation; residential location; spatial dispersion of social networks; migration status; car ownership; and environmental attitudes. We find significant effects for several variables, including e.g., a negative effect of having children on air travel frequency, and a reduction in the number of flights in the first few years after migrating to the UK. We conclude by discussing how the findings can inform debates on: i) the impact of life-course events on travel behaviour; ii) the causal drivers of air travel frequency; iii) the drivers of air travel growth, and related implications in terms of inequality and ‘institutionalisation’ of air travel.

Desktop forklift simulator - DFS

This article presents the design and development of a technological tool that has the function of a forklift simulator, which is an interactive desktop application, and the objective is to train personnel in the use of a forklift car, to prevent accidents and major injuries. reliability in the mobility process when driving in real time: the methodology used is scrum to generate a software product with compliance with the industry requirements, which is carried out through a product backlog, and sprints to carry out the deliverables of the simulator modules, the result obtained was a graphic engine of Unreal Engine 5 and Blender for modeling, where the connection of devices is made, the control with steering wheel, pedals and gear lever is generated.

Thermal and Structural Analysis of Piston by Ansys

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Efficacy of anti-CD19 CAR-T therapy after bispecific monoclonal antibody (CD19/CD3) therapy in a patient with relapsed Ph-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia with a massive extramedullary component

Introduction. Patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) Ph-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. New promising immunotherapies using CAR T cells or monoclonal antibodies (blinatumomab, inotuzumab/ozogamicin) in combination with tyrosine kinase inhibitors are being used for this group of patients. However, long-term results have not been studied when relapse or refractoriness develops after the use of one of these methods.Aim: to present a clinical observation of the use of anti-CD19 CAR T therapy after blinatumomab therapy in a patient with a relapsed course of Ph-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.Main findings. A 28-year-old patient was first diagnosed with Ph-positive B-ALL (transcript p210) in 2014. In the 1st line of treatment he was treated with therapy according to the protocol ‘ALL-2009’ with imatinib and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). However, 2 months later the first molecular relapse was detected, and imatinib was replaced by dasatinib. In November 2016, a second relapse was diagnosed. In 2017, a third relapse with testicular involvement and T315I mutation was diagnosed, and therapy with ponatinib was initiated. In 2022, a 4th medullary relapse developed, and therapy with blinatumomab (5 courses) in combination with ponatinib was performed. After the 5th course of therapy, the appearance of leukaemides was noted, and asciminib was added to the therapy. However, no clinical effect was noted. The patient was treated with anti-CD19 CAR T therapy. A complete response to CAR T-cell therapy was confirmed on day 28 after CAR T administration. Further follow-up, over the course of one year, demonstrated stable clinical response and persistence of CD3-positive CAR T-cells. This case report of anti-CD19 CAR T cell therapy in a patient with CD19-positive combined relapse with massive extramedullary component after blinatumomab therapy demonstrated long-term efficacy with a 1-year follow-up.

Realidade Virtual em Projetos de Mobilidade Urbana – Estudo de Caso de Passo Fundo-RS

Urban mobility is associated with urban transport, as it seeks to meet people's travel needs to carry out daily activities. In this context, promoting the use of active transport to the detriment of automobile use is an important strategy in the search for more sustainable urban mobility, which makes the use of bicycles as a mode of transport more effective. In this scenario, digital technologies, such as Virtual Reality, can be important allies in supporting analyzes and studies on urban mobility. This article aims to analyze how Virtual Reality can help in the development of urban mobility projects, more specifically in the adaptation of a cycle path in the city of Passo Fundo-RS. In the methodology, initially a bibliographical research was carried out, followed by a data collection with measurements and photographs of four sections of a cycle path in Passo Fundo-RS. Next, the images were modeled, including proposals for improvements to these sections, and finally, an evaluation of the propositions using Virtual Reality glasses and the application of an evaluative questionnaire. To prepare the proposals, elements such as lane protection, signage, the state of conservation of the cycle path, among others, were analyzed. The results regarding both the propositions and the use of Virtual Reality to analyze them were quite satisfactory. Thus, the potential of using Virtual Reality for the development of mobility and urban projects, as well as for analyzing user satisfaction, can be seen.