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Knowledge gaps and new Big Data innovation sources in freight and logistics

Posted on September 20, 2022 by nradmin
The freight and logistics sector experiences a period of great transformation as new technological options such as zero emission vehicles become reality and the digitalization of services proceeds. Proper policies are required to guide and support the transition in an optimal manner. Two reports...

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Sustainable pavement

Posted on September 18, 2022 by nradmin
In VTI's road laboratory, test specimens of so-called ‘green’ asphalt are displayed on a bench. The asphalt is black in colour, but its properties make it better for the environment and climate than established asphalt mixtures, hence the name green asphalt. For example, the asphalt may last...

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Increased competition pressure on pay and working conditions in the aviation industry in Norway and the rest of Europe

Posted on September 14, 2022 by nradmin
The Europeanization of the aviation market has put strong competitive pressure on all stakeholders. As a result, Norwegian cabin crew have become a low-paid occupational group. Conditions are worsened by part-time work, and few Norwegians are staying for long in the occupation. This is one of...

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Comparison between IRI from connected cars and IRI from profilometer

Posted on September 13, 2022 by nradmin
Olle Eriksson, Peter Andrén and Thomas Lundberg, VTI, have carried out an evaluation of roughness measurements from connected vehicles. The quality of the roughness data is determined by comparing the estimated IRI (International Roughness Index) from the connected vehicles with the IRI measured...

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EU research on better public transport

Posted on September 8, 2022 by nradmin
A new research project will study how public transport can become more resilient, inclusive, and integrated. Four countries will do case studies with different focus. In Sweden the researchers will study how micromobility solutions can be used with public transport in an inclusive way. Across...

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