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How do electric buses affect the well-being of residents? And what new possibilities does low noise create when planning new housing and public transport? Find out in this talk about electrification as part of a healthier future!

Who do you think has created conditions for successful partnerships during the past year in an open and committed way? Now is the time for nominations! The collaborator of the year will be awarded during Lindholmen Open Day in September.

Lower noise levels, better sleep and reduced fatigue and a sense of feeling low. These are some of the effects for the residents along route 60 in Gothenburg after the buses on the route were replaced by electric buses. This according to a new study initiated by the ElectriCity collaboration and carried out by the University of Gothenburg.

Gothenburg is at the forefront when it comes to testing geofencing in traffic. The technology makes it possible to digitally regulate the speed, emissions and access of connected vehicles to special zones and has been tested within the framework of ElectriCity.

One year ago 145 new electric buses were introduced in Gothenburg, Mölndal and Partille and the climate-related and environmental benefits have now been examined. And the positive results are clear. A halving of nitrogen dioxide emissions and a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 10 percent are some of the positive effects that electrification has led to during the past year. The nitrogen dioxide savings correspond to the annual emissions from just over 8,000 average cars.

In a unique study, passengers' experiences and thoughts about autonomous buses have been examined and the results show that many are positive about the new technology. The study is the first to be done with a full-length bus and is in part funded through ElectryCity.

The testing of electric work machines within the Electric Worksite project are now underway. In September, the tests began with an electric compact crawler excavator and an electric compact wheel loader in Färjenäsparken in Gothenburg, where the City Park and Nature Administration is constructing a park by the Göta Älv. In the near future, more tests will follow in urban environments, as a first step in a large system demonstration. Everything from the logistics around the machines to the actual maneuvering and power supply issues, will be tested to get important data for larger demonstrations in the future.

After the successful tests on ElectriCity's demonstration arena on route 55 and EL16 in Gothenburg, the collaboration is now starting a new test bed for electric buses. The purpose is to accelerate innovation for public transport through tests in real urban traffic environments.