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New research platform for better roads – and more
Posted on September 25, 2024 by nradmin
VTI Mobile Research Platform, MRP, is one of the world's most advanced measuring vehicles, which will enable safer traffic and more sustainable transport in the future. It can also be used for completely different tasks.
VTI Mobile Research Platform. Photo: VTI.
The new research platform...
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Effects of an automated shuttle bus on urban traffic in Tampere, Finland
Posted on September 23, 2024 by nradmin
A master’s thesis conducted at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. has investigated the impact of introducing automated shuttle buses in the current transportation system. The study concentrated on assessing the effects of a connected and automated shuttle bus travelling on a lane...
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Few, but costly, serious incidents on Norwegian roads
Posted on June 11, 2024 by nradmin
New knowledge about the consequences of landslides and other events on the road network can contribute to more precise cost-benefit analyses.
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In two new research projects researchers at the Institute of Transport Economics (TØI) study the scope and costs of incidents...
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Evaluation and Analysis of Traffic Delays and Travel Times in the Reykjavík Metropolitan Area
Posted on June 10, 2024 by nradmin
The demand for comprehensive data on delays and travel times within the Reykjavík Metropolitan Area has surged. This rise in demand is particularly pertinent given the numerous construction projects slated for the region under the auspices of the Transport Treaty (is. Samgöngusáttmáli)....
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European Common evaluation methodology for CCAM: Draft handbook available!
Posted on May 21, 2024 by nradmin
A public draft of European common evaluation methodology (EU-CEM) for connected cooperative automated mobility (CCAM) is available for people planning and doing evaluation for and in CCAM projects, but also for project coordinators and proposal evaluators. The EU-CEM provides guidance for how to...
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New insights on the feasibility of C-ITS service provision in the Nordic countries
Posted on May 20, 2024 by nradmin
The Nordic countries have developed C-ITS in a series of NordicWay actions, conducting also evaluation to assess the feasibility of C-ITS service provision in the Nordic countries. Overall, the results showed that the feasibility seems promising. However, work remains in building optimal...
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Large amounts of microplastics from worn road markings
Posted on May 13, 2024 by nradmin
The wear and tear of road markings is an important source of microplastic emissions. The amounts are difficult to calculate but are estimated to be at the same level as emissions from other significant and already-known sources. This is shown in a new study from VTI.
Ida Järlskog, researcher...
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Green light for new innovation programme
Posted on April 25, 2024 by nradmin
ShiftSweden one of five new innovation programmes that will form part of a ten-year Swedish initiative in the transition to a sustainable society. Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency and Formas announced decisions today as part of their Impact Innovation call, which involves a major investment in...
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Possible breakthrough for airless tyres in EU project
Posted on April 4, 2024 by nradmin
Reduced material use, noise levels and rolling resistance. Airless tyres could provide such benefits. A design breakthrough may be on the horizon within LEON-T, an EU research and development project that has 10 partners. VTI is participating through Research Leader Ulf Sandberg. He is responsible...
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