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VTI reviews robots for deliveries in Stockholm

How do autonomous delivery robots interact with people in real-world traffic environments and what rules are needed to control the robots’ progress? And how should they be used and combined with other modes of transport to create real benefits? These are the main research questions in two...

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VTI part of EU project on future infrastructure

Can tomorrow’s smart infrastructure create safer, more efficient and more sustainable traffic for everyone? While research and development is ongoing and making rapid progress, as yet the answer is undetermined. It depends. Johan Olstam and Kinjal Bhattacharyya. In the EU project Augmented...

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Safety impact of eCall in Finland

A study by VTT for the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency found modest safety effects for eCall in Finland, with about one life saved to date and an estimated 10 by 2035. The result is affected by system penetration and the tendency for accidents to be reported quickly even without...

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High Risk for Young Riders of Light Motorcycles

Young riders of light motorcycles face a 36 times higher risk of being killed or seriously injured in traffic compared to young car drivers, according to new research from the Institute of Transport Economics (TØI). Photo: Shutterstock.com A new report from the Institute of Transport...

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Bio-binders in asphalt in Iceland

Bio-binders are carbon negative additives that can be mixed with bitumen and are a promising way to reduce carbon footprint in the road industry. Colas Iceland has delevoped products using bio-binders for a few years with good results, offering products with up to 25% lower carbon...

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