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New research platform for better roads – and more

Posted on September 25, 2024 by nradmin
VTI Mobile Research Platform, MRP, is one of the world's most advanced measuring vehicles, which will enable safer traffic and more sustainable transport in the future. It can also be used for completely different tasks. VTI Mobile Research Platform. Photo: VTI. The new research platform...

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Noise from shipping spreads widely

Posted on June 30, 2022 by nradmin
As part of the research project SHIPNOISE, the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) performs measurements and calculations to assess the possible impact of ship noise on human health. This type of research is common for road, rail and aviation; for example, we know that...

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Sweden valuates the price for CO2 emissions the highest among the Nordic countries

Posted on June 15, 2021 by nradmin
Valuation of climate emissions in the Nordic countries varies greatly from €24/ton CO2 in Denmark to €665/ton in Sweden. Norway values CO2 emissions somewhat higher than Finland at €152/ton CO2 but is still far behind Sweden.These are some of the findings in a research project that has...

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