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Electreon Unveils the World's First Commercial Wireless Charging Terminal for Buses in Israel

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon, expressed excitement about the project, stating, "We are pleased to introduce to the world the first wireless charging terminal of this kind here in Israel, enabling efficient, cost-effective, and space-saving wireless charging for public transit buses in a busy urban zone.

Key Points: 
  • Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon, expressed excitement about the project, stating, "We are pleased to introduce to the world the first wireless charging terminal of this kind here in Israel, enabling efficient, cost-effective, and space-saving wireless charging for public transit buses in a busy urban zone.
  • Electreon managed the entire terminal project, from end-to-end, encompassing electrical infrastructure, required approvals, and civil engineering works.
  • The company also implemented its advanced charging software platform to remotely manage and oversee wireless charging of the fleet vehicles at the terminal.
  • The successful completion of this stationary wireless charging project comes in the backdrop of a multitude of technical and commercial successes for Electreon this year.

Emma - The Sleep Company Opens a Power Nap Station to Help Drivers Regain Energy

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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This initiative is designed to prevent road accidents caused by drowsiness, at a time when many drivers are making long journeys to and from their summer vacations.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative is designed to prevent road accidents caused by drowsiness, at a time when many drivers are making long journeys to and from their summer vacations.
  • Travelers can choose to rest on a bed to take a nap or simply relax.
  • The Emma Power Nap Station is a pilot project in Portugal that may be scaled to more locations worldwide in future.
  • Use of the Emma Power Nap Station is free of charge and supported by on-site staff who are available to provide travelers with all the information they need.

Pedestrians in Ghana are risking their lives – we studied what's distracting them while walking

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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One fifth of the people killed on the roads globally are pedestrians.

Key Points: 
  • One fifth of the people killed on the roads globally are pedestrians.
  • In Ghana, like other developing countries, walking is the main mode of travel.
  • Our study discovered that the use of mobile devices, poorly designed infrastructure and advanced age all played a role.
  • We suggest the city needs pedestrian friendly infrastructure and local laws to regulate walking behaviour.

Digital devices distract pedestrians

    • It also records high foot traffic, being a major economic hub in Ghana.
    • The respondents’ top four distracting activities involved using digital devices like mobile phones.
    • Listening to music on a mobile phone emerged as the major distraction: 79% of respondents ranked it as their most common distractive activity.

Who is distracted?

    • On age, the data revealed a significant association between commuters aged 49-59 and distracted walking.
    • Even looking at signage or objects of interest, buying items, or conversing with other pedestrians may increase their risk of injury.
    • Whether weekly or daily, respondents who dedicated more time to walking in the CBD were more likely to walk in a distracted way.

Safety plans

    • Accra already has a pedestrian safety action plan, but it focuses on the built environment rather than on behaviour.
    • Additionally, the National Road Safety Authority and Ghana Police Service should collaborate on educational outreach programmes on all media platforms.