Carpolo

Mohammad Nabaa & Ralph Khairallah

Carpolo is a real time, community-based and achievement-driven carpooling platform.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Carpolo is a smart carpooling system with a points reward system and insightful analytics such as CO₂ emissions saved and overall impact of carpooling within the user community. The platform acts as a search engine for unused car space or ride requests. The application then matches users together – rider and driver – who are along the same route. It also provides a rating system that helps riders feel comfortable with their paired carpool companion.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Lebanon

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Carpolo

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free for carpoolers

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Public transportation, taxis, personal cars

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Commuters

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

N/A

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The application is available for free download via the Google or Apple app stores.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

5000+ installations

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Compatible Devices (smartphone, tablet, PC)

Smartphone & tablet

Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)

Yes

Literacy support (Y/N)

Languages available

English

Additional features required (GPS, camera, etc.)

GPS

Application size

Android: 35 MB iOS: 138.7 MB

Application rating

Android: 3.9/5 iOS: 4.5/5

Number of downloads

5000+

Operating system and version

Android: 6.0 and up iOS: 10.0 or later

Passenger capacity

Up to 4

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Carpolo uses GPS to connect drivers and passengers and calculates saved CO₂ emissions. On each successful carpool points are awarded to both the driver and passenger which the user can then redeem for phone credit.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Users can send an email to “info@carpolo.co” or send a message through the app.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

N/A

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Reduce the number of cars on the road and associated pollution, while increasing the city’s productivity.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

User reviews can be found where the application available for download.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third-party organizations, only testing performed by the designer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Users can choose to accept a ride after approving the person who sent the request by checking his/her profile. Moreover, the trip and person that the user is carpooling with are saved via the app before the ride begins. All carpools done via Carpolo are insured by Commercial Insurance.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Bresciani, C., Colorni, A., Costa, F., Luè, A., 2018, Carpooling: facts and new trends, 2018 International Conference of Electrical and Electronic Technologies for Automotive

Dakroub, O., Boukhater, C. M., Lahoud, F., Awad, M., Artail, H., 2013, An intelligent carpooling app for a green social solution to traffic and parking congestions, 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, The Hague, pp. 2401-2408

Kilchling, R., 2018, The Luxury of Sharing Collaborative Consumption in Lebanon: Reasons why consumers do and do not engage in sharing practices, Heinrich Boll Stiftung

Shaheen, S., Cohen. A., Bayen. A., 2018, The Benefits of Carpooling, UC Berkeley

Wilkowska, W., Farrokhikhiavi, R., Ziefle, M., Vallée, D., 2014, Mobility requirements for the use of carpooling among different user groups, 5th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, Poland, 6, pp. 19-23

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

None

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

None

Other information

None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Lebanon

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Carpolo

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free for carpoolers

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Public transportation, taxis, personal cars

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Commuters

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

N/A

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The application is available for free download via the Google or Apple app stores.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

5000+ installations

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Compatible Devices (smartphone, tablet, PC)

Smartphone & tablet

Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)

Yes

Literacy support (Y/N)

Languages available

English

Additional features required (GPS, camera, etc.)

GPS

Application size

Android: 35 MB iOS: 138.7 MB

Application rating

Android: 3.9/5 iOS: 4.5/5

Number of downloads

5000+

Operating system and version

Android: 6.0 and up iOS: 10.0 or later

Passenger capacity

Up to 4

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Users can send an email to “info@carpolo.co” or send a message through the app.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

N/A

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Reduce the number of cars on the road and associated pollution, while increasing the city’s productivity.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

User reviews can be found where the application available for download.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third-party organizations, only testing performed by the designer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Bresciani, C., Colorni, A., Costa, F., Luè, A., 2018, Carpooling: facts and new trends, 2018 International Conference of Electrical and Electronic Technologies for Automotive

Kilchling, R., 2018, The Luxury of Sharing Collaborative Consumption in Lebanon: Reasons why consumers do and do not engage in sharing practices, Heinrich Boll Stiftung

Shaheen, S., Cohen. A., Bayen. A., 2018, The Benefits of Carpooling, UC Berkeley

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

None

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

None

Other information

None

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

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In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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Carpolo

Mohammad Nabaa & Ralph Khairallah

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Feedback from users, customers & distributors