29 September 2021

Measurements of noise and traffic flows in Via Paisiello

Post-operam measurements of noise and traffic flows in Via Paisiello, the pilot case of the Life E-VIA project, have been completed. The comparison between the measurements taken before and after the laying of the new low-noise asphalt will make it possible to assess the benefit in terms of noise reduction. The asphalt mixture contains crumb […]

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31 August 2021

LIFE E-VIA experimental campaign: selection of optimized EV tyres

For the selection of optimized EV tyres Continental Reifen Deutschland delivers carved prototype tyres to Université Gustave Eiffel for testing on the LIFE E-VIA prototypal test surfaces in Nantes: Université Gustave Eiffel performs CPX measurements. These tyres aim at optimizing the balance of exterior noise performance and other tyre performances (e.g. rolling resistance, grip) for EV […]

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21 July 2021

Asphalting works in the pilot case in Firenze

Last week, asphalting works were carried out in Via Paisiello, the pilot case of the LIFE E-VIA EUROPEAN PROJECT. The type of asphalt applied was studied in the project and will reduce noise pollution from vehicle traffic.

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13 May 2021

LIFE E-VIA: PROJECT PARTNERS’ MEETING and SECOND MONITORING VISIT

In May 11 and 12, 2021, on online platform, a technical meeting among the partners of the LIFE E-VIA project was held. The progress of the results of the several actions were shared and future developments were exposed. A total of 23 people have participated, as representatives of the different partners for the project. Agenda Minutes  

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10 May 2021

Articles published in April 2021 about LIFE E-VIA project

In the context of dissemination activities of LIFE E-VIA project,  a lot of newspaper articles were published on Italian journals in April 2021. 055 Firenze: https://www.055firenze.it/art/205239/San-Jacopino-arriva-lasfalto-anti-rumore-Firenze-citt-pilota-in-Europa-per-la-sperimentazione ADICONSUM TOSCANA: https://www.adiconsumtoscana.it/news/774_asfalto_070421.html Fionline: http://www.fionline.it/life-e-via-un-progetto-europeo-per-citta-meno-rumorose/ GEOSnews: https://it.geosnews.com/p/it/toscana/asfalto-anti-rumore-firenze-capofila-si-parte-da-via-paisiello_33378951 GEOSnews: https://it.geosnews.com/p/it/calabria/asfalto-anti-rumore-a-firenze-collabora-l-universit-mediterranea_33378523 InToscana: http://intoscana.it/it/articolo/firenze-citta-pilota-in-europa-per-la-sperimentazione-dellasfalto-anti-rumore/#:~:text=Prende%20il%20via%20a%20Firenze,nuovo%20asfalto%20a%20bassa%20emissione. LaNazione: https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/arriva-l-asfalto-anti-rumore-firenze-citt%C3%A0-pilota-in-europa-per-la-sperimentazione-1.6206689 Metropolitano: https://www.metropolitano.it/asfalto-anti-rumore/#:~:text=Firenze%20sperimenta%20un%20asfalto%20in%20grado%20di%20ridurre%20l’inquinamento%20acustico,-6%20Aprile%202021&text=Ridurre%20il%20rumore%20del%20traffico,nuovo%20asfalto%20a%20bassa%20emissione.&text=Il%20progetto%2C%20cofinanziato%20dall’Ue,e%20terminer%C3%A0%20a%20gennaio%202023. ohga!: https://www.ohga.it/asfalto-anti-rumore-per-ridurre-linquinamento-acustico-firenze-citta-capofila-in-europa/ Teleambiente: https://www.teleambiente.it/inquinamento_acustico_prova_firenze_nuovo_asfalto_antirumore/ ToscanaOggi: https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Toscana/Mobilita-e-rumore-a-Firenze-un-progetto-innovativo

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6 May 2021

Networking activity with LIFE NEREIDE

The LIFE Nereide and LIFE E-Via projects, funded by the European Union through the Life programme, are studying a response to noise pollution caused by traffic in urban centres, which affects 100 million people across Europe every year. In the context of the networking activity between LIFE E-VIA and LIFE NEREIDE, a lot of newspaper […]

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