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Post-Accident Care Launches New Podcast, Prožij to s námi

The new podcast Prožij to s námi shares real stories of people whose lives have been affected by road crashes, highlighting the lasting consequences of crashes and the support people may need afterwards.

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The dooring risk in Europe – Cycling infrastructure guidelines often underestimate the car door zone

Open car doors pose a danger to cyclists in 92.5% of cases. The study highlights the increasing width of cars and recommends allocating at least 2 meters for cyclists.

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Vulnerable road user fatalities are associated with greater trauma — Long-term autopsy-based trends in Czechia (1969–2024)

An analysis of autopsy reports from the University Hospital Olomouc (1969–2024) shows an increase in the severity of injuries sustained by accident victims. This serves as an indirect indicator of the impact of improved care on the survival of pedestrians and cyclists.

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Method of measuring road surface noise using the CPX method and factors that influence road surface noise

The article presents the CPX method for measuring road surface noise and examines the factors that influence it. It focuses in particular on surface macrotexture and its relationship with noise generated by tyre–road interaction.

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Degradation analysis of traction batteries of used electric vehicles in Czechia, Slovakia and Poland

The study analyses the condition of traction batteries in used BEVs and PHEVs in Czechia, Slovakia and Poland. The results show the impact of vehicle age and mileage on battery degradation and the importance of independent diagnostics.

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Autumn Webinars to Explore the Potential of Combined Transport

How can combined transport be used in practice? Free autumn webinars will present available options, practical experience, current routes and services.

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