SYÖKSY

1 Development of electric vehicle infrastructure in the Ring Rail Line feeder traffic via SYÖKSY

Development of electric vehicle infrastructure in the Ring Rail Line feeder traffic via SYÖKSY

The project

SYÖKSY (a Finnish accronym for electric vehicle integration into the Ring Rail Line feeder system) aims at developing and studying novel traffic solutions based on electric vehicles are in Helsinki-Vantaa airport area and new residential areas built next to the new Ring Rail Line, which will link the areas by rail to Helsinki city centre and several suburbs.

The aim of the project is to create new forms of business and new user-driven transportation options based on electric vehicles. The scope is to reduce private motoring in the area. The new concept supports the traditional public transportation services in rail line feeder traffic services and other station area traffic. Small scale piloting is done during the project, but the aim is to use the results as the base for larger scale piloting.

SYÖKSY has short and long term planning concepts. In short-term view, we will map out the opportunities that can be implemented with existing technology. Long-term planning foresees future solutions for the years 2030-2040.

The results from the SYÖKSY project will be used as pilot projects to generate new business, improve expertise in electric vehicle concepts and better understand future traffic needs. This in turn will influence zoning and other planning activities. The infrastructure for electric-cars, such as recharging points for vehicles will also be developed.

The research will be done by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Aalto University and Tampere University of Technology. The project is a part of Tekes Sustainable community research program.