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Project re-purposes e-bus batteries to provide new energy for households
The project, which is giving a 'second life' to batteries, aims to be a step towards circular economy in e-mobility, creating new commercial possibilities for companies.
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The balancing act of delivering modern, reliable and sustainable public transport
Many would agree that delivering successful and reliable public transport is something of a juggling act. Carl Bjorklund from Skånetrafiken spoke to Intelligent Transport’s Luke Antoniou about the authority’s approach to balancing the needs of different passengers, in different communities, in an integrated system that works for all.
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Solaris to participate in innovative electric road charging project
The project is designed to increase journey efficiency as EV drivers would have to stop less frequently to charge at charging points.
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MTR Nordic launches new app that delivers personalised traffic information
MTR created the app using a 4,000-strong passenger survey together with in-depth analysis of travel patterns and traffic disruptions.
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New research project stores solar energy in used electric bus batteries
Volvo Buses is taking part in a research project in which used electric bus batteries get a second lease of life as solar energy storage units.
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Innovative collaboration for a cleaner and smarter city
In Gothenburg, Sweden, 14 partners from industry, academia and society are working together to develop, test and demonstrate new solutions for the future of public transport. The collaboration goes by the name ElectriCity, and here, Stefan Eglinger, Director General at the Urban Transport Administration in the City of Gothenburg, explains…
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Electric buses to be operated in Malmö, Sweden
As part of one of the biggest investments ever in all-electric bus traffic in Sweden, 13 electric buses will start operating in Malmö.
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Sweden unveils advanced testing facility for self-driving vehicles
The demand for better test facilities is increasing rapidly as the automotive industry questions whether self-driving technology is ready to test on public roads.
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CIVITAS Forum Conference 2018 – Moving towards Europe’s inclusive and multimodal mobility future
The magnitude of transport’s social dimension is becoming increasingly clear - mobility shapes lives and prospects. It is vital that transport systems are environmentally friendly, inclusive, efficient, and centred on meeting diverse user needs. Yet how can this be accomplished?
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Volvo modifies electric city bus for autonomous operation
The new autonomous bus, based on Volvo’s commercially produced electric city bus, has been modified for safer and more comfortable travel…
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Gothenburg’s first self-driven bus being tested in ‘real traffic’
From 3 May-1 June 2018, citizens in Gothenburg will be able to ride for free on a self-driving shuttle bus, between the main entrance of Chalmers University of Technology and the university's library…
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Arriva wins €185 million contract to operate Helsingborg’s buses
Helsingborg’s new electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will be operated by Arriva after their bid was rated the highest in quality…
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Scania and Northvolt partner on battery cell technology development
Vehicle electrification is rapidly advancing and offers a favourable path towards more sustainable transport solutions, to be able to meet the future demand, battery and cell technologies need to be developed…
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CAF signs new contract for additional trams for Stockholm
SL AB (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik) has agreed a contract with CAF for the supply of an additional 12 trams for its transport network.
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Researching rest for driver safety
22 August 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
A ground-breaking European research project is trying to determine how drivers of autonomous trucks rest, as well detecting other emotions through the use of body sensors and camera monitoring.
