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Road Type Determines the Cost of Heavy Traffic

Posted on June 9, 2026 by nradmin
What does it actually cost when heavy vehicles use the road network? New research shows that the answer largely depends on the type of road in question. On some roads, the cost is almost 17 times higher than on others — something that could have major implications for future road...

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VTI reviews robots for deliveries in Stockholm

Posted on April 7, 2026 by nradmin
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

Posted on April 7, 2026 by nradmin
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

Posted on March 27, 2026 by nradmin
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

Posted on March 25, 2026 by nradmin
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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