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Read about all the exciting things that are done within CLOSER and our partnership!
The Future of Fossil-Free Transport on Northern Sweden’s Roads
The global shift to fossil-free fuels is one of the most pressing challenges our society faces. In northern Sweden, where vast distances and infrastructure limitations create unique conditions, there...
Recordings: CLOSER's Results Conference 2025
You can now explore innovation outcomes from CLOSER's projects and share insights from actors who have already begun their journey—through the recorded version of CLOSER’s Results Conference. Join in...
The World’s Largest Electric Truck Now Rolling on Swedish Roads
The world’s largest electric truck is now operating within the TREE project, led by Skogforsk. The woodchip hauler from Scania is 33 meters long and weighs 94 tonnes when fully loaded. It is owned by...
Power shortage threatens the electrification of the logistics sector – but local solutions and user flexibility point the way forward
The logistics sector faces a potential bottleneck. As electric trucks become increasingly common and transport fleets rapidly electrify, the demand for power at logistics terminals is growing – a...
A guide to more efficient urban traffic
Is your municipality ready to create a more flexible, sustainable and safer urban centre? A new, practical guide is now available to help you implement smart urban traffic zones.
Stockholm Invests in Small, Emission-Free Light Electric Vehicles - Another Step Towards the Clean Air Zone
Small, light vehicles are becoming an increasingly important part of urban transport, offering advantages such as accessibility and flexibility. However, this also means that these vehicles must...
Cargo Express is designing the future of short sea shipping - collaboration, innovation and regulation as key factors
Cargo Express is an initiative funded by the Interreg Öresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak program . The initiative, led by CLOSER, aims to shift freight transport from road to sea, in order to make...
HCT Vehicles in Intermodal Transport – Increased Efficiency and Reduced Climate Impact
How can longer truck combinations, known as High Capacity Transport (HCT) vehicles, be integrated into intermodal transport chains to optimize energy consumption, improve logistics flows, and reduce...
Transport companies positive to geofencing for increased traffic safety.
The HasT project, which tested geofencing to limit speed levels in Enköping, has provided unique knowledge about how digital technology can be used to increase traffic safety. This is the first time...
Apply for funding and contribute to an emission-free city centre!
Do you have ideas that could help reduce transport or accelerate electrification to support an emission-free Stockholm? If so, you can apply for funding to develop and test new solutions directly in...
Photos, videos and presentations from HITS Result Conference
More than 100 people attended the HITS results conference at the end of November. The day consisted of key-note speakers from Scania and the City of Stockholm, an overview presentation of HITS and...
Digitalization and AI in focus for freight transport – What does the industry need?
Digitalization and AI are becoming increasingly important for streamlining and future-proofing freight transport. During a round table discussion arranged by CLOSER, industry players discussed...
HITS paves the way for sustainable urban transports
Across Europe, cities are striving to reduce traffic in order to create better living environments and address the urgent need to cut climate impact. Now, a major research study initiated by Scania...
Test robot delivers goods in Mall of Scandinavia!
The project HITS - Sustainable and Integrated Urban Transport System - aims to develop efficient transport solutions for cleaner and safer cities. Working with partners from industry, academia and...
Electrification of the forest sector's heavy road transport
Is it even possible to electrify forestry transport? We in the research and innovation project TREE believe so! Therefore, we would like to invite you to a webinar 20 November, 09.30-11.30 where we...
Towards green bunkering and charging in ports
What are the essential driving forces and enablers for developing low-carbon and renewable marine fuels? What is required for ports to offer such fuels and electrical solutions, and what actors play a...
Consolidation Test - for Improved Urban Environment
Since March, eight commercial businesses have been testing a new delivery service in central Stockholm. The aim is to understand how the service should be organised, the benefits it provides to...
How can Geofencing make your municipality more sustainable?
Do you want to learn more about how you can use geofencing in your city? Then you should explore the insights from the GeoSence initiative! An initiative with focus on user acceptance, stakeholder...
Truck Drivers’ experiences with electrified vehicles
In this interview with Jana Sochor, Senior Researcher at Chalmers, we share some intriguing findings from her work within the REEL project. Jana has spoken with truck drivers and transport managers...
Testing geofencing in Enköping
How can an ordinary Swedish small town create a calmer and safer traffic environment? In the CLOSER project HasT, Enköping municipality is now testing digital geofencing technology together with...
Geofencing pilot in national news broadcast by TV4
In Enköping, a test to reduce traffic speed using geofencing is underway during the spring of 2024. The test includes about a hundred vehicles and involves the municipality, public transport and a...
Electrification of Heavy Transport on the Rise: Swedish Companies Lead the Way
Discover why Swedish companies like Derome, LBC - Frakt, and Skanska are increasingly transitioning to electrified transport. Join us on the journey through the REEL initiative and see how these...
Start an innovation collaboration with funding from Future Mobility
Future Mobility aims to contribute to new or strengthened innovation collaborations between Sweden and the United States within sustainable mobility. We finance strategic projects that boost research...
Johan Löfvenholm appointed new CEO of Lindholmen Science Park
The board of Lindholmen Science Park AB has appointed Johan Löfvenholm as the new CEO of the company. With extensive experience in the automotive industry, he will begin his new role in August...
