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Local Sweden
28-05-2025
- Local Sweden
What you need to know about summer travel in Sweden in 2025
From summer activity tips to rail disruptions, here's what to consider when planning a trip to Sweden this summer. Advertisement What's the weather going to be like? Sweden is (usually) the perfect country to visit in summer – long, warm days that never really turn into night, but not as suffocatingly hot as southern Europe. It's hard to know whether that will be the case this year, as long-term weather forecasts can be unpredictable, but hopefully the weather will improve after the cold and wet end to May. If you're planning on visiting Sweden over the next few months, you can keep up-to-date with the weather forecast, and other weather alerts via Sweden's meteorological office SMHI, which also includes details of any flood alerts or wildfire warnings. You can also keep up to date with any fire bans here (in Swedish, any areas in green have no ban in place). A standard fire ban means that you're not allowed to light fires in the wild, but you may still light a fire at designated spots for grilling. This could even be upgraded to a total fire ban – no fires permitted at all – if temperatures get too hot. You should also keep an eye on local hosepipe bans or appeals to save water. These are issued by municipalities, so check the website of wherever you're staying for more details. Even if a hosepipe ban is in place, you can always use water for food, drink and personal hygiene. Bear in mind that you can help avert a water shortage by having shorter showers and not letting the tap run longer than needed. Advertisement Restaurant closures and empty cities Swedes take long summer holidays, with most full-time workers legally entitled to four consecutive weeks off in June, July or August. If you're planning a city break, be aware that a lot of shops and restaurants close for several weeks – often for the whole of July – as Swedes leave the cities and head to their countryside summer houses. You will still find some places open, though. Travel disruptions If you're travelling by train, be aware that several parts of the rail network are being upgraded this summer, so you should expect altered routes and replacement buses. Here's a list and map of planned construction work. The rail service between Malmö and Copenhagen is running on a reduced service and is likely to do so into the beginning of June. Advertisement You can also keep up-to-date with transport information via the Swedish Transport Administration's website. Click here and scroll down to trafikinformation, where you can choose train (tåg), road (väg) or car ferry (vägfärja). There's a list of planned roadworks available at this link. If you're driving, the speed limit in Sweden is usually 30-50 km/h in villages, towns and cities, 70 km/h in the countryside and 110 km/h on the motorways, but it does vary and there are nearly always signs stating the speed limit. Not sure what to do in Sweden this summer? Check out this guide from our readers. We also have a list of some of Sweden's best beaches, and this selection of summer bucket list activities.
TimesLIVE
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Why charging while driving could lead to cheaper EVs and zero range anxiety
As electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow around the world, the technology to keep them powered is progressing too, including the concept of 'electric roads' with wireless charging. The idea is not new and faces several challenges, but charging while driving could lead to smaller car batteries and thus cheaper electric vehicles. It could also help eliminate the other big hurdle that has turned consumers off adopting EVs: range anxiety. Much like the wireless charging of smartphones, the system uses inductive coils embedded beneath the road. EVs designed to use the roads are charged as they drive by an electromagnetic field generated by the coils. Vehicles continuously charge on the go so they don't need to stop to juice up the EV's battery, which takes much longer than filling up a petrol or diesel car. While EV battery capacity and range have improved, innovative charging solutions are key to making them more viable for widespread use and helping reduce air pollution. The concept of 'electric roads' has been around for decades with traditional trolleybus systems, but inductive charging eliminates the need for overhead power lines. Charging while driving could reduce the reliance on large, heavy and expensive batteries in trucks too. This could lead to lighter lorries with increased payload capacity and reduced energy consumption. Wireless charging roads could integrate with autonomous driving technology, allowing for continuous operation without human intervention for charging. Pilot projects of electric roads are under way in various parts of the world, with trials focusing on passenger and commercial vehicles. In Norway, a stretch of road near a bus depot in Trondheim has been equipped with inductive charging technology for electric buses. It allows buses to be charged wirelessly while they are parked or moving slowly, eliminating the need for physical connectors and reducing downtime for charging. There are drawbacks too, however, which is why the widespread implementation of electric roads with dynamic wireless charging is still in the testing phase in various parts of the world. One of the main stumbling blocks is expensive infrastructure, as building and maintaining electric roads infrastructure on a large scale would require significant investment. An Israeli company called Electreon that is piloting wireless charging technology has installed magnetic inductive coils in roads at nearly $2m (R37m) per 1.6km. Trials have been conducted in several countries seeking a national electric road network, including a 2022 UK dynamic wireless power transfer feasibility study, dubbed DynaCoV, which found that dynamic wireless charging was three to 10 times more expensive than conductive charging and is not financially feasible. The Swedish Transport Administration electric road programme in 2024 similarly recommended against funding a national electric road network in that country as it would not be cost-effective. Ensuring efficient and high-power transfer to vehicles moving at highway speeds is also a technological challenge, while the charging infrastructure embedded in the road needs to be robust enough to withstand heavy traffic and varying weather conditions — and easy to maintain. The French government's 2023-2027 study of electric roads found that in-road inductive charging infrastructure caused excessive strain for road surfaces using standard road materials. Ensuring the safety of road users from electromagnetic fields is another major consideration, as is establishing industry-wide standards for wireless charging technology and road infrastructure, which would be necessary for interoperability between different vehicle manufacturers. These are major challenges, but as EV sales gain traction around the world, convenient charging solutions are becoming increasingly critical, and the exploration of electric roads with wireless charging is a potentially transformative step.
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Daily Record
'Several dead' in mass shooting by e-scooter gunman now hunted by Swedish police
A manhut is underway after several people were killed in a horror mass shooting in Sweden. Terrified members of the public called police in panic reporting loud bangs close to a barber shop and train station near Vaksala Square in Uppsala just after 5pm on Tuesday afternoon, reports the Mirror . Emergency services rushed to the scene, where officers discovered multiple people injured. Now, a huge police operation has been launched, with a helicopter circling the scene and cordons in place around Hjalmar Brantingsgatan - a main street in central Uppsala - near Vaksalatorget hunting a man on an e-scooter. Local news outlet Corriere della Sera reports three people have been killed and several injured, although authorities are yet to confirm the exact amount of casualties. The Swedish Transport Administration has stopped trains due to the ongoing police operation, and it is currently unclear whether the perpetrator, who was at the centre of a manhunt, has been arrested. "Several people have been found with injuries consistent with gunshots ," Swedish police said. The area remains cordoned off and an investigation into the incident is underway. Local resident Henrik Envall, who runs a record store nearby, told Swedish news outlet Exressen he saw the barriers when he was about to close his store. "To be honest, you start to get used to it, but it's not pleasant at all", he said. Another unnamed witness said: "I heard three shots". In a statement released shortly after 6pm local time, Swedish Police said they recieved "several calls about loud bangs" and arrived to find multiple people injured, but cannot provide any further details about the extent of the injuries at this time. The force said: "The police are receiving calls from members of the public who have reportedly heard loud bangs reminiscent of gunfire in close proximity to Vaksala Square in central Uppsala. "Several people were found with injuries that indicate gunshot wounds. The police are currently unable to provide any further information about the extent of the injuries. The police have cordoned off a large area and several investigative measures are underway at the scene." Police spokesman Magnus Klarin added: "We are searching for injured people in the area after receiving several reports of explosions heard by people in the area. That's what we can say at the moment." Images from the scene show officers patrolling the city with a number of police vehicles on scene and cordons blocking off major roads as part of their investigation.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NYAB to undertake E4 road upgrade project in Sweden
Nordic company NYAB has entered an agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration to undertake the reconstruction and widening of a 15km stretch of the E4 road between Gumboda and Grimsmark in Västerbotten County, Sweden. The Skr409m ($42.8m) project encompasses the rebuilding of the E4 into a 2+1 road configuration, spanning a width of 14m. The road will feature a central barrier for enhancing safety. The construction of five bridges is also planned along this route. Construction is scheduled to start this month, with an anticipated completion date in October 2027. NYAB business area manager Infrastructure Mattias Broström said: "Västerbotten is an expansive region, and a safe and efficient infrastructure is important for residents, businesses, and industries across northern Sweden. "We have strong experience from similar complex projects on heavily trafficked roads where traffic must continue to flow safely during construction. We also have an established and positive relationship with the Swedish Transport Administration and look forward to continuing to deliver safety and quality through cost-efficient production." Headquartered in Luleå, Sweden, NYAB is a provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services, focusing on infrastructure, industrial construction, and energy sectors. The company operates primarily in Sweden, Finland, and Norway and has around 1,100 employees. Last month, NYAB was awarded a Skr144m contract by the Swedish Transport Administration for the initial segment of the North Bothnia Line, with the project expected to conclude by the end of next year. Furthermore, NYAB secured a Skr164m contract from Umeå Hamn for the redevelopment of the Northern Quay at the Port of Umeå in Sweden. This project involves the construction of a new quay, the demolition of the existing structure, dredging works, and the creation of a ramp to facilitate loading and unloading operations. "NYAB to undertake E4 road upgrade project in Sweden" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NYAB to undertake E4 road upgrade project in Sweden
Nordic company NYAB has entered an agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration to undertake the reconstruction and widening of a 15km stretch of the E4 road between Gumboda and Grimsmark in Västerbotten County, Sweden. The Skr409m ($42.8m) project encompasses the rebuilding of the E4 into a 2+1 road configuration, spanning a width of 14m. The road will feature a central barrier for enhancing safety. The construction of five bridges is also planned along this route. Construction is scheduled to start this month, with an anticipated completion date in October 2027. NYAB business area manager Infrastructure Mattias Broström said: "Västerbotten is an expansive region, and a safe and efficient infrastructure is important for residents, businesses, and industries across northern Sweden. "We have strong experience from similar complex projects on heavily trafficked roads where traffic must continue to flow safely during construction. We also have an established and positive relationship with the Swedish Transport Administration and look forward to continuing to deliver safety and quality through cost-efficient production." Headquartered in Luleå, Sweden, NYAB is a provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services, focusing on infrastructure, industrial construction, and energy sectors. The company operates primarily in Sweden, Finland, and Norway and has around 1,100 employees. Last month, NYAB was awarded a Skr144m contract by the Swedish Transport Administration for the initial segment of the North Bothnia Line, with the project expected to conclude by the end of next year. Furthermore, NYAB secured a Skr164m contract from Umeå Hamn for the redevelopment of the Northern Quay at the Port of Umeå in Sweden. This project involves the construction of a new quay, the demolition of the existing structure, dredging works, and the creation of a ramp to facilitate loading and unloading operations. "NYAB to undertake E4 road upgrade project in Sweden" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
