Projects in mobility

The EMERGE project focuses on emergency preparedness for autonomous passenger ferries and remote operation centres (ROCs). It addresses challenges such as passenger evacuation, man overboard and loss of communication. The project involves RISE, Torghatten and other stakeholders, with the aim of imp…

The project explores how voice-based AI agents can improve truck drivers’ understanding and use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Through prototype development and user testing, solutions are designed that enhance traffic safety, usability, and user acceptance.

Härryda Municipality is one of 48 Swedish cities that, within the initiative Climate Neutral Cities 2030, are working together with several national government agencies and Viable Cities to lead the way in the climate transition. Viable Cities' mission is Climate Neutral Cities 2030 with a good lif…

European energy data space

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of robust and well-functioning public spaces in cities and communities. It also revealed, through emerging everyday patterns, the need to rethink how we use these “urban living rooms” in the future. This challenge formed the starting point for the pr…

The rapid electrification of the vehicle fleet presents new challenges for the power grid – but also new opportunities. By mapping where EV owners live, how they drive, and who can benefit from V2X technology, this project generates insights to support a more flexible and data-driven energy system.

Developing a neuro-aware framework designed to create integrated transport mobility strategies for neurodivergent children.

NAVHYS is a European collaborative project that develops a system for utilising liquid hydrogen (LH₂) as a fuel in service vessels at sea. The aim is to enable completely emission-free operations at sea, thereby contributing to climate-neutral maritime transport.

The project aims to test and verify the potential of High Capacity Transport (HCT) vehicles in urban traffic, using both conventional combustion engines and BEV trucks, in order to improve energy and transport efficiency and contribute to a more sustainable urban environment with fewer heavy vehicl…

In ALPH, new coating and forming methods are devloped to enable the use of aluminum as bipolar plate material for High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (HT-PEMFCs). The lightweight metal combined with the higher temperatures enable lighter fuel cells with a simple cooling system …

Over the past year, Sundsvall Municipality, Din Tur, and the research institute RISE have examined mobility challenges in Sundsbruk. Through dialogue with residents and decision-makers, they have established a new foundation of knowledge about future perspectives and the importance of efficient tra…

Sustainable micromobility, Reduced travel consumption, Data-driven urban planning

The ABATE project aims to demonstrate the integration of thermochemical and biochemical processes to convert biomass residues into advanced bio-based refinery intermediates for sustainable transportation fuels.

The objective of HyTruck is to support public authorities in steering the development of a transnational network of green hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS) suited for large trucks. This shall help to overcome the “chicken & egg problem” that SMEs and infrastructure providers are facing.

Starting from bio-based and circular raw materials, tomorrow's asphalt is developed.

Next generation technologies for battery systems in transport electrification based on novel design approach to increase performance and reduce carbon footprint.

In the Bio-MeGaFuel project, we proposes a novel route that converts low-value biomass to methanol via an intensified process with a minimum carbon footprint comparable to conventional methods. The process bases on chemical looping gasification to produce biomass-derived syngas which is further con…

Scenarios are analyzed for how the Swedish road freight transport sector can contribute to achieving Swedish climate goals, as well as how the resilience of the transport system develops for these scenarios. A dynamic energy system model is used in the analysis together with input from workshops an…

The project works on strategies for the impact of network tariffs and other control signals on demand flexibility and the opportunities with machine-readable control signals, which are a prerequisite for smart vehicle charging.

The project goal is to enable development, training, virtual testing and scalable scenario-based validation of CCAM systems by providing a European Scenario Dataspace. Expected results are open datasets from different sources, best practices for gathering data and extracting scenarios, data process…

In urban environments, biodiversity is important for the stability and functioning of ecosystems. However, urbanisation and the increasing use of hard surfaces for mobility are reducing biodiversity. We need to strike a balance between mobility on the one hand and the preservation and expansion of …

Efficient material recycling of fibre reinforced polymers (composites) is necessary to improve the resource efficiency and circularity of complex EoL materials. Thermochemical recycling via pyrolysis followed by recycling of the material in new composites can enable this. 

This project explored and demonstrated how wireless communication and interaction design can enhance safety for cyclists. The project designed and tested two prototypes and a user interface with sound and vibrations that can be integrated into a bicycle helmet.

The ALFAFUELS project aims to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in the aviation sector. With a new innovative production technology, the aim is to improve the scale-up potential through microbial production for the conversion of CO₂ into fuel precursors that are scaled up and refined into jet f…

Electrification of transport sector has a strong momentum with rapidly growing quantity of Electric Vehicles (EV) being transported in marine vehicle carriers between the continents and near the coasts. This project aims to ensure a safe transportation of Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) driven vehicles i…

Hubs such as train stations and bus stops are filled with visual information. In these environments, navigating can be difficult and all the impressions conveyed can cause visual stress, especially for groups with impaired orientation abilities. This project aims to increase understanding of how we…

Physics and data-based battery management by multi-domain digital twins (BATMAX) sets out to pave the way for advanced next-generation data-based and adaptable battery management systems capable of fulfilling the needs and requirements of various mobile and stationary applications and use cases.

This project examines and demonstrates how sound interaction and digitalization can improve accessibility and user experience of shared mobility services. The aim is to increase traffic safety, efficiency, and utilization of the services regardless of individual conditions.

This interdisciplinary research aims to offer new perspectives on how integrating the participation of the autism community in public transport planning processes can help initiate and improve the social participation of individuals with ASD in society.

EU-RAIL is a large European collaboration for a better railway system. Within sub-project "FP1 Motional", RISE contributes with research into usability aspects within timetable optimization, planning of marshalling yards and traffic controllers handling of driver advisory systems.

New mobility services can contribute to the transition to a climate-smart society but require adaptations and new norms. 

Using additive manufacturing, LAMBADA aims to develop an ultra-lightweight and scalable battery pack with improved cooling capacity. 

One of the central factors in promoting the use of micromobility is offering properly designed physical and digital infrastructures that actively support users and allow positive use experiences. 

R2DATO, a flagship project within Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking, strives to integrate digitalisation and automation into European rail networks, breaking interoperability barriers for enhanced efficiency and capacity. Within the project, RISE focuses on upgrading Swedish railways with innovative …

Aero EDIH will facilitate the development of a new smart industry for next-generation aviation – a global growth industry with cutting-edge technologies such as drones, electrification, and digitalization. The European Commission has selected the consortium to lead a European Digital Innovation Hub…

The project will develop, test and evaluate a digital ridesharing service for business trips

Through the policy lab, Swedish players can increase their knowledge of how existing regulations support and hinder the market introduction of new technology and services within Drive Sweden's areas of ​​interest. Together, we raise specific issues and solutions to existing challenges.

In Sweden, the first fuel cell electric heavy duty trucks are soon to be launched and the refueling infrastructure for hydrogen is being expanded. Is it therefore, in practice, profitable for haulage companies to offer transports fueled by hydrogen?

The project aims to leverage big data analysis to identify the correlations between shared micromobility, transit, and other modes of transport in various urban contexts. By combining the results with user behavior models, the project will develop planning and optimization methods for multimodal mo…

Mobility services that reduce car use and make space for more housing, more greenery and a better living environment in car-dominated residential areas

Research on how the policies and regulations of public actors (national, regional and municipal) affect the future mobility systems of systems.

The overall goal of the project is to contribute with knowledge so that electric roads for heavy traffic can be established on a large scale and thus enable a transition to a fossil-free and energy-efficient transport system almost free from emissions.

Electric bicycle pools form a central component in the vision of a transition from private motoring to active and service-based travel based on sharing economy. User statistics show that bicycles are used to a very small extent in existing electric bicycle pools.

Tomorrow's mobility and transport system will require increased collaboration between independent actors. MAUS will develop patterns and principles for how to design such systems of systems(SoS) to increase transport efficiency and minimize unwanted side effects.

Currently in development, Gothenburg Green City Zone is a world first: an initiative by a number of major stakeholders including Volvo Cars to build a climate-neutral transportation system in a large geographical area of Gothenburg. New technology will be tested to allow this part of Gothenburg to …

SEBRA is a collaborative project between RISE, Aptiv and Liri that develops concept and technology solutions for a radar-based safety system for bicyclists. The goal is to improve awareness for bicyclists, improve coordination between motor vehicles within the smart traffic system and thereby impro…

The project S3 - Shared Shuttle Services is piloting shared autonomous electric mini buses at Lindholmen and Chalmers Campus Johanneberg in Gothenburg to show one of the solutions to the traffic challenges in our increasingly urbanised cities and to demonstrate how new mobility solutions can streng…

Access to public transport data is a crucial factor to enable new smart mobility solutions in our cities. In the ODIN project, Nordic public transport actors join forces to publish high-quality open data that stimulates new mobility services.