| Přispěvatelé: |
van den Bosch, Paul P.P.J., Veenhuizen, P.A. (Bram), Kessels, John T.B.A., Control Systems, Hogeschool Arnhem Nijmegen |
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The last hundred years witnessed a massive development of technology for road transportation of individuals and goods. These developments brought freedom to live at distance from work, quick responding emergency services and goods from all over the world available in our shops at competitive prices. Horse and donkey are replaced by cars and trucks with climate control, navigation and airbags. That these benefits are appreciated is demonstrated by the observation that 'peak car' is not reached yet: As indicated in figure 1.1, worldwide, the number of cars is still growing. Unfortunately, these widely appreciated benefits come at a price. Oil is the main motor of our transportation but the crude oil reserves decrease rapidly. As a result prices per barrel increase, and discussions arise to prioritize the use of oil to its application as raw material instead of as fuel. |
