Agriculture
February 27, 2024
CalEarth SuperAdobe
Read SolutionImplemented by
California Institute of Earth Architecture (CalEarth)
Updated on June 23, 2024
·Created on September 28, 2019
Carpolo is a real time, community-based and achievement-driven carpooling platform.
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 SDGs
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Carpolo
Countries
Lebanon
Manufacturing/Building Method
N/A
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
The application is available for free download via the Google or Apple app stores.
Distributions to Date Status
5000+ installations
Compatible Devices (smartphone, tablet, PC)
Smartphone & tablet
Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)
Yes
Literacy support (Y/N)
No
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
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.
Technical Support
Users can send an email to "info@carpolo.co" or send a message through the app.
Replacement Components
N/A
Lifecycle
N/A
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Reduce the number of cars on the road and associated pollution, while increasing the city's productivity.
Vetted Performance Status
User reviews can be found where the application available for download.
Safety
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
None
Academic Research and References
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
None
Evaluation methods
None
Other Information
None
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