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HCT: Do longer trucks affect road safety?

Trials of longer, heavier vehicles have shown that they can help reduce climate impact by increasing transport efficiency. Fewer trucks carrying more cargo in a single consignment use less fuel per tonne of goods transported, which in turn results in lower emissions. Several ongoing projects examine how they affect transport safety.

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Safety impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in Europe

As of July 2022, multiple ADAS have become mandatory for all new vehicle models within the EU. A Master’s thesis carried out at VTT has assessed the potential impact of these systems on traffic safety in the region. The study is particularly focused on projections for the year 2030, aligning with the EU’s goal of reducing traffic accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities by 50% in that year, from the 2019 baseline.

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Alcohol behind many accidents with e-scooters

A young man under the influence of alcohol drives on an uneven surface or drives against a curb. He falls off and suffers injuries to his face and head. This happens late in the evening or during the night. That’s pretty much how a typical accident with an electric scooter unfolds.

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Gravel road in Icelandic highlands. Photo: Pawel Wasowicz

Iceland’s Highland Roads Facilitate Plant Invasions

A study on Icelandic highland roads found a surge in non-native plants due to human activity and climate change. This poses a threat to Iceland’s fragile ecosystems, as invasive species, facilitated by roads and rising temperatures, jeopardize the biodiversity and scenic beauty of the highlands.

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30 km/h general speed limit in urban areas had a positive effect

Several European cities have introduced a general speed limit of 30 km/h in urban areas and the results so far show lower speed, compliance with the speed limit and fewer accidents.

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Chamber where artificial fog is used to reduce visibility. Photo: Mario Ceccarelli/accelopment Schweiz AG

ROADVIEW – autonomous vehicles in extreme weather

Getting autonomous vehicles to work properly in sunny and dry weather is difficult enough. Add heavy rain, high winds and dense fog and the task becomes even more difficult. The ROADVIEW project is about just that – autonomous vehicles in extreme weather.

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