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|intro text=A scientific assessment of driveability of two-wheelers (e-bikes & pedelecs) with special focus on safety aspects
|name=SEEKING
|logo=24_4.jpg
|Is type of=Naturalistic driving study
|country=Austria,
|start=2011
|end=213
|number of partners=2
|contact=Meschik Michael
|website=https://forschung.boku.ac.at/fis/suchen.projekt_uebersicht?sprache_in=en&menue_id_in=300&id_in=8811
|link name=Website
|e-mail=michael.meschik@boku.ac.at
|company=BOKU
|companyAdditionalInfo=Europe
|Start Date and duration of FOT execution=13.09.2011-12.09.2013
|Geographical Coverage=Austria
|Link with other related Field Operational Tests=[[BikeSAFER]], [[Pedelec Naturalistic Cycling Study]], [[Delft NCS]]
|Objectives=1 The problem 
Electromobility is an oncoming trend. E-scooters and pedelecs will be seen in ever increasing numbers on Austrian streets. For 2015 sales prognoses name 75,000 sold e-bikes per year. Electric supported mobility, however bears also certain risks: Acceleration rates are high from standstill and average driving speeds are higher than with normal bicycles. Coexistence with other road users can result in potentially more conflicts and higher accident risks. 

2 Objectives and 3 practical steps 
The dynamic characteristics of e-bikes will be investigated in SEEKING. In practical driving trials participants will be observed and interviewed on their personal experiences. Potential conflicts will be foreseen and measures established to prevent accidents and to improve safety of e-bike use.
|Budget and summary=Funded by Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology, Renngasse 5, 1010 Wien, Austria
|partners and persons=*Public Authorities:
*Industry
**Vehicle Manufacturer:
**Supplier:
*Users:
*Universities:
*Research Institutes:
*Others (specify):

===Main Contact person===
Ass.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. 
[https://forschung.boku.ac.at/fis/suchen.person_uebersicht?sprache_in=en&menue_id_in=101&id_in=175 Michael Meschik]

Institute for Transport Studies 

Peter-Jordan-Straße 82

1190 Wien 

EMail: michael.meschik(at)boku.ac.at 

Tel: (+43) 1 / 47654-5302
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