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VTI’s maritime research is strong – and more to come

Posted on September 3, 2025 by nradmin
More projects, but also broader research and more diverse funding bodies – VTI’s maritime transport research is strong and has made considerable progress in recent years. And there is more to come, promises the researcher who started it all. Inge Vierth, who launched VTI’s maritime...

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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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