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VTI’s research leader Mattias Hjort on the test track in northern Finland. Photo: VTI

“Not roadworthy”: VTI does not recommend the use of all-weather tyres

All-weather tyres have significantly poorer characteristics than regular winter and summer tyres in all conditions. The traction on icy road surfaces is so poor that the tyres cannot be seen as roadworthy for Swedish winter roads. This is shown in a new report from VTI and Folksam.

More about all-weather tyres

Bus going in high speed. Photo: Shutterstock

Norway in the driver’s seat of bus safety

A separate European standard for crash safety in buses should be developed, according to TØI researchers in a new report.

More about crash safety

Building bridges faster

A new connection between a precast abutment wall and a cast-in-place foundation was developed for rapid construction of bridge abutments. The connection was developed at the University of Iceland with assistance provided by structural designers, a precast concrete fabricator, and the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.

More about bridge construction

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Proposed tax increases for electric cars will increase greenhouse gas emissions

Full toll rates and VAT for electric cars will reduce the profitability of owning electric cars and increase greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars in Oslo up to 2030.

More about proposed tax

More effective harbours with the MODIG project

Is it possible to reduce energy use, lower costs and raise quality when road transports, rail transports and maritime transports converge in ports?

More about MODIG

Illustration of planetary boundaries. Illustration: DoughnutEconomics

The role of public transport within social and planetary boundaries

How public transport can provide more equal access to transport for all groups in society, and at the same time contribute to a transport system that takes into consideration planetary boundaries.

More about planetary boundaries

Young man and woman riding bicycles on city street. Photo: Adobe Stock

Promoting active modes & physical activity of individuals – findings from Finnish research

The STYLE project (An active lifestyle as an enabler of sustainable growth) funded by the Strategic Research Council of the Academy of Finland examined the prerequisites for sustainable growth by means of promoting active transport modes and everyday physical activity of different age groups.

More about STYLE's research

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