SEEKING
SEEKING | |
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General information | |
Type: Naturalistic driving study | |
Tested system/service: | |
Countries: Austria | ? test users |
2 partners | ? vehicles |
Active from 2011 to 213 | |
Contact | |
Website | |
Meschik Michael | |
michael.meschik@boku.ac.at | |
BOKU Europe | |
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Data catalogue | Tools catalogue |
Data sets used in this FOT: No data set is |
The following tools were used in this FOT: No tool is linked |
A scientific assessment of driveability of two-wheelers (e-bikes & pedelecs) with special focus on safety aspects
Details of Field Operational Test
Start date and duration of FOT execution
13.09.2011-12.09.2013
Geographical Coverage
Austria
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.
Results
Lessons learned
Main events
Financing
Summary, type of funding and budget
Funded by Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology, Renngasse 5, 1010 Wien, Austria
Cooperation partners and contact persons
- Public Authorities:
- Industry
- Vehicle Manufacturer:
- Supplier:
- Users:
- Universities:
- Research Institutes:
- Others (specify):
Main Contact person
Ass.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Michael Meschik
Institute for Transport Studies
Peter-Jordan-Straße 82
1190 Wien
EMail: michael.meschik(at)boku.ac.at
Tel: (+43) 1 / 47654-5302