Cars and traffic

Heavier cars can make traffic more dangerous

January 22, 2018 in Technology

The probability of being killed or severely injured in a traffic accident is about 40 percent lower if you drive a new car. But new cars are often more massive and pose a greater threat to other road users.

Driverless busses coming to a street near you

March 13, 2017 in Technology

Tests are underway in Stavanger, but new laws have to be drafted and passed before self-driving busses can actually take to the streets. The Norwegian Government will probably give them the green light this year.

Speed warning system saves lives and reduces emissions

December 5, 2016 in Technology

Using a speed warning system in Norway could reduce both the average speed of vehicles and their emissions, concludes a recent report. Lower speeds also lead to fewer fatalities and serious injuries on the roads.

How cars have transformed China

September 28, 2016 in Technology

China has become both the world’s largest car market and the world’s largest producer of cars and vehicles. New vehicle sales in China have now surpassed those in the US.

Safer with or without a steering wheel in autonomous vehicles?

September 9, 2016 in Technology

Taking manual control in critical situations in dangerous. The car has to win passengers' confidence, say Norwegian researchers.

Finding predictability in car brand loyalty

February 2, 2016 in Society & Culture

Car brand loyalty involves more than customer satisfaction, it turns out. A new study examines the past purchases of 9000 Norwegian car owners for buying patterns.

Driving home from night shifts is risky

January 15, 2016 in Health

Graveyard shift workers are not only subjected to higher risks of health problems – they can pose an immediate threat to themselves and others when heading home for bed.

Guardrails with inbuilt noise-barriers are on the way

January 19, 2016 in Technology

A combined solution offers better protection against traffic noise – and can also benefit two-wheeled road-users.

Why whiplash becomes chronic for some

September 7, 2015 in Health

Some patients are more likely to suffer long-term whiplash pain and complications than others.

Making cycling safer for cyclists and drivers

August 10, 2015 in Society & Culture

Bicyclists, especially those who commute to work, are neither fish nor fowl: they can ride on the sidewalk, or ride in the road and take their chances with cars. How safely they ride is partly linked to how their peers see safety.