Author Archives: nradmin

“Time to Get a Divorce from the Car”

Posted on March 1, 2016 by nradmin
Currently, many in Sweden are getting their driving licences later in life and interest in car ownership is waning. Mobility services that combine multiple types of transport to make daily trips could consequently expand in scope. Presenters at Transportforum shared their visions and...

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Gothenburg Celebrates 400 Years in the Air

Posted on March 1, 2016 by nradmin
Upon turning 400, Gothenburg intends to celebrate by completing a cableway that spans the Göta River. Thousands of people are expected to make their daily commute on the cableway. The idea of a cableway for public transport was presented in detail at Transportforum in Linköping. Travel in...

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Smart Paving Choice Reduces Energy Consumption

Posted on March 1, 2016 by nradmin
All approaches to reducing carbon dioxide emissions are welcome, and one of them might be to reduce the rolling resistance of the pavement. Different pavements offer different levels of resistance, which means that they can affect vehicle fuel consumption. One approach is to reduce the...

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Electric Roads Now Being Tested in Real Traffic

Posted on March 1, 2016 by nradmin
Electric roads enable the transport sector to be powered by a broad green-energy base of wind, solar, and hydro power. Having stakeholders and policymakers with the courage to make the commitment, Sweden has an opportunity to be a trailblazer. Tests and demonstrations are underway in the Swedish...

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Upcoming ERPUG meeting in October

Posted on February 17, 2016 by nradmin
European Road Profile User's Group (ERPUG) invite you to the 4th meeting, ERPUG 2016. Reserve 20-21 October in your calendar! The place will be Prague, Czech Republic. More information will come later at www.erpug.org. If you are interested in making a presentation please let us know. Send a mail...

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