FEMAS: Fossil free, Efficient Mass transports in city areas

Purpose and goal:

Based on results from previous projects, we will collaborate with municipalities, vehicle manufacturers, hauliers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to address how to roll out more efficient, fossil-free truck combinations with lower emissions and higher load capacity in Swedish construction and infrastructure projects. The project will prepare for pilots in several cities to facilitate regulatory changes.

The project aligns well with the ongoing Innovation Journey for High Capacity Transport (HCT) and is well integrated into Trafikverkets RoI program. Expected results and effects:

The project will conduct a study trip to Finland and two workshops to increase knowledge about High Capacity Transport (HCT) within the consortium and subsequently plan for a larger system project. A system project requires engaging with municipalities, construction contractors, haulage companies, and the cities where pilots will be conducted during the year.

This involves planning the technology to be tested, types of vehicles, the infrastructure involved, and identifying the regulations and business models that need to be changed or further developed. Approach and implementation:

The project is organized in four work packages. In WP1, project management, meetings, and administration are organized. In WP2, two workshops are organized and conducted.

In WP3, a study trip to Finland is arranged in the fall. Afterwards, a summary is made in preparation for dialogue with the Swedish Transport Administration and the Swedish Transport Agency. The completed study trip and documentation including analysis of experiences are included.

In WP4, the results from WP2 and WP3 are implemented. Test sites for the participating municipalities in the project are detailed.