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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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Support available for EU-CEM users

Planning to evaluate Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) services, or to fund an impact assessment? The European Common Evaluation Methodology for CCAM (EU-CEM) provides a structured approach which bases on lessons learned and best practices. Evaluation experts of the...

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Looking up: Aviation is a growing VTI research area

VTI’s aviation research is really taking off. Since the beginning of September, the wind between its wings has been a genuine aviation enthusiast who is keen to further develop the organisation. “VTI has unique and broad expertise,” he says and points out the areas that will be most...

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AI helps human experts improve road maintenance

Thomas Lundberg in the driver's seat in VTI's Mobile Research Platform. Photo: Mikael Sönne Traditional road maintenance planning is usually based on procuring specific measures at the lowest possible price. However, when contractors are awarded design, construct and maintain (DCM) contracts...

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New Technologies and Services Modifying the Transport-Land Use Dynamics

Automation, digitalisation, and new mobility services will reshape how we travel and how cities grow. Policies adopted today will determine whether these changes fuel urban sprawl or foster denser, more sustainable development. Modified transport–land use feedback cycle, showing how new...

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