New EU project aims to reduce particulate emission

Posted on April 23, 2025 by nradmin

As exhaust emissions decrease due to electrification, the focus on other emissions is increasing. A new EU project – in which VTI (Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute) plays an important role – is now focusing on reducing particulate emissions from road surfaces, tyres and...

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Replacing car use with cycling in Finland

Posted on April 4, 2025 by nradmin

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It's commonly said that many car trips are short and could be cycled, but how true is this and who does it apply to? We categorised Finnish residents into distinct groups and assessed the amount of car travel that could be cycled in each with national travel survey data. Transport systems across...

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Study: How to strengthen the future forest roads

Posted on February 28, 2025 by nradmin

Sweden's forest roads are neither adapted for heavier vehicles nor for climate change. That's the bad news. The good news is that there are several cost-effective ways to improve and reinforce the roads in the future. This is shown by a large research project that was recently completed. Stora...

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Secure cycling in rural areas – overtaking is key

Posted on February 19, 2025 by nradmin

Increasing cycling in rural areas is an element in achieving the goal of increased and safe cycling. The single most important factor in endeavours to make cyclists feel comfortable with the situation is overtaking by motor vehicles. More knowledge and clearer rules are needed, according to a new...

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Digital platform to promote sustainable travel

Posted on January 28, 2025 by nradmin

Sustainable Rural Mobility, SuRuMo, is an EU project that aims to create a digital platform for people in rural areas so that they can choose between different existing mobility solutions. The objective is to reduce the environmental impact of transport and make travel as sustainable as...

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Constructing Pavement with Carbon-Negative Materials

Posted on November 25, 2024 by nradmin

Construction must profoundly change if humanity is to halt global warming to an adaptable level. The non-renewable, high-emission conventional materials should be phased out fast and replaced with bio-based and renewable materials that can store carbon and convert the built environment into a...

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VTI project with Volvo to reduce wear and emissions

Posted on November 21, 2024 by nradmin

How can electric vehicle manufacturers optimise their vehicles to reduce tyre wear and thus particulate emissions? A new research project where VTI is collaborating with Volvo Cars is aiming to find out. Photo: Mostphotos Electric vehicles generally wear tyres more quickly than...

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Conditions for Tendering Norwegian Passenger Train Services Not Adequately Met 

Posted on November 20, 2024 by nradmin

This may provide grounds for direct allocation. The Norwegian railway has specific characteristics that make it vulnerable in a tendering process.  Photo: Shutterstock.com Through the EEA Agreement, Norway commits to following various EU directives to ensure the free movement of goods,...

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Free bus service has not resulted in increased passenger numbers

Posted on November 12, 2024 by nradmin

Since 2019, Rogaland has experienced significant growth in bus traffic, but a period of free public transport for residents in Stavanger has not had a long-term effect on demand. Photo: shutterstock.com This is revealed in a recent TØI-report, where researchers analyzed the factors behind...

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Remote-controlled train tested on Sweden’s oldest narrow gauge railway

Posted on October 22, 2024 by nradmin

Project leader and VTI researcher Tomas Rosberg just before field testing in Vadstena kicked off. Photo: Mikael Sönne The train of the future on a 150-year-old railway. A research platform built by students at Linköping University. A multi-partner international collaboration led by VTI. Yes,...

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