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VTI simulator included in a study on how drivers are affected by carbon dioxide

Posted on September 24, 2021 by nradmin
Moderately-high levels of carbon dioxide, which can often occur in vehicles, can adversely affect people. What effects different carbon dioxide levels can have on health status and driving performance, VTI researchers are now investigating with the help of one of the institute's driving...

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Regulatory frameworks and MaaS developments in Finland and Norway

Posted on September 23, 2021 by nradmin
VTT and TØI have investigated the role the regulatory frameworks have played in the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) developments in Finland and Norway in the REGSMART project. Emerging technologies and services, often bundled within “smart mobility”, represent a new transformation of the...

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Fewer cars with CYNKA

Posted on September 22, 2021 by nradmin
The combination of bicycle and public transport has the potential to reduce car use in regional commuting. To accelerate this development, CYNKA has started a research and innovation project led by VTI. The study has attracted interest from various actors, which is also evident in the large...

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Automated shuttles tested in regular urban traffic

Posted on September 21, 2021 by nradmin
Unexpected and abrupt stops of the shuttles, other road users dangerously overtaking or not giving way to the shuttles, and crucial technological and software challenges related to road safety were identified. The successful full implementation of automated shuttles in regular traffic will not...

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Exploratory dynamic modelling of modal choices towards carbon free urban transport in Helsinki, Finland

Posted on September 15, 2021 by nradmin
VTT has investigated the potential of relatively small, exploratory, dynamic models to produce insight for policy-making to facilitate at modal shifts towards carbon free urban transport. Further, the key elements that build such a model have been identified. To offer citizens alternative modal...

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