Author Archives: nradmin

Updated factors for Finnish freight emissions

Posted on June 16, 2026 by nradmin
Reliable freight emissions reporting requires transparent, country-specific data. A new VTT report presents updated emission and fuel consumption factors for Finnish road freight, supporting companies, authorities and researchers as reporting requirements increasingly move towards life-cycle-based...

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Active mobility important in many different ways

Posted on June 15, 2026 by nradmin
By walking and cycling not only do we improve our health, strengthen our bones and get some fresh air, active mobility is also a vital contribution to the transition to a fossil-free transport system. Cyclists in central Stockholm. Walking or cycling is important - not only for one’s own...

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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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