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Autonomous buses tested in real traffic in Oslo

Posted on April 19, 2021 by nradmin
Ruter's autonomous buses successfully handled interaction with traffic lights and other road users, but there are still challenges that must be solved before autonomous buses can be an effective actor in city traffic. In a recent study TØI researchers have tested self-driving buses in more...

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Feasibility of C-ITS service provision in the Nordic countries

Posted on April 19, 2021 by nradmin
The NordicWay 2 project, co-funded by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme, was set up to support the deployment of cooperative intelligent transport system (C-ITS) services in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden). In addition to piloting, NordicWay 2 assessed the...

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New method for selecting right climate adaptation measures

Posted on April 15, 2021 by nradmin
Climate change implies that today’s transport systems need to be adapted to changing conditions. In a new project, researchers from VTI will develop a new prioritisation method for selecting measures to reduce the risk of climate-related damage to roads and railways. We can already see how...

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Particles – a problem in enclosed railway environments

Posted on April 15, 2021 by nradmin
From a climate perspective, rail transport in Sweden is sustainable. However, rail traffic can give rise to levels of particles that are harmful to human health. Thanks to various research projects over recent years, VTI has been able to acquire the right knowledge to help address these...

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E-grocery can reduce transport

Posted on March 4, 2021 by nradmin
E-grocery gives new opportunities for consumers in terms of improved accessibility and services. It also means new logistics challenges for companies. Grocery e-commerce could contribute to a more transport efficient society through reduced car usage of consumers. In a study financed by the...

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