IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp
(Nasdaq: CAMP), a technology solutions pioneer leading
transformation in a global connected economy, today announced its
partnership with OjO Electric, LLC that will expand access to
safer and more sustainable on-demand electric vehicle sharing for
first- and last-mile transportation. OjO will celebrate its
inaugural launch of the OjO rideshare service the week of
January 21, 2019 in Austin, Texas with planned roll-out in other
urban areas across the U.S., Europe and Asia.
CalAmp telematics technology and the Premier Wireless
Solutions cloud platform are supporting the launch of the
electric scooter (e-scooter) sharing service by providing real-time
location, geo-fencing, mileage, battery usage and other diagnostics
to enable the following deployment strategy and key features:
- Collaborated Deployment – with local municipalities make
OjO e-scooters safer for riders, drivers and pedestrians with speed
reduction alerts and efficient fleet management capabilities;
- Strategic Deployment - in heavily congested areas or
around special events help alleviate traffic volume;
- Mandatory Scooter Locking
– is required in established geo-fenced drop-off areas with
penalties for misuse and reward incentives for riders who
comply;
The e-scooter sharing transportation revolution is spreading
rapidly in urban areas across the U.S. with scooter companies
operating in at least 60 cities. However, telematics-enabled
compliance with laws and regulations is critical in order to
prevent riding on sidewalk or abandonment and clutter on city
streets.
"City governments play a huge role in determining who the
winners and losers will be in the race for the future of
micro-mobility," said Max Smith,
CEO, OjO Electric. "OjO's Commuter Scooters redefine personal
mobility with a focus on safe, sustainable and smart alternative
transportation. Our goal is to further bridge the gap between tech
and transport, and treat each individual city as a partner, not a
playground. We're cooperating with cities to provide a transit
solution that reduces urban litter, keeps citizens safe on the
roads and reduces traffic congestion."
OjO was just named a 2019 Best Tech Startups to Watch in
Oxnard by The Tech
Tribune based on revenue potential, leadership team,
brand/product traction and competitive landscape.
"Unlike other alternative transportation solutions, OjO's
e-scooter sharing service is evolving mobility-as-a-service by
coordinating with local municipalities and leveraging advanced
telematics to reinvent the business model," said Michael Burdiek, CEO, CalAmp. "This partnership
helps alleviate first- and last-mile mobility challenges while
delivering immediate benefits to local governments."
CalAmp is a member of Together for Safer Roads® (TSR), an
innovative business coalition that brings together socially-minded
private sector companies to collaborate on improving road
safety.
"Embracing multi-modal transportation not only improves road
safety but helps us move closer to meeting Vision Zero goals," said
David Braunstein, president of TSR.
"Rolling out a well-organized shared mobility service with safety
in mind requires close collaboration with municipalities. By using
telematics technology such as geo-fencing and speed detection,
micro-mobility providers can partner with local governments to
improve safety, enforce proper usage and even facilitate better
transit planning."
For more information about how CalAmp telematics can be used to
improve micro-mobility and road safety, read the Technology
Spotlight. View and arrange a test drive of an OjO Commuter
Scooter in Taoglas Booth: Westgate - 2520 at the Consumer
Electronics Show, January 8 – 11,
2019 in Las Vegas.
About OjO Electric
OjO Electric, LLC is a Light
Electric Vehicle (LEV) mobility solutions company creating products
and services for first and last mile transportation solutions.
OjO's vision is to create a sustainable mobility eco-system
connecting people, cities and businesses with our LEV
services. The platform is built with open API's to allow for
integration with other partners and offer multi-modal solutions.
With patented designs, manufacturing and distribution for electric
scooters, OjO is a vertically integrated LEV company. The OjO
original electric scooter has a range of 50 miles, and top speed of
20 mph making it a safe, fun, and reliable means of transportation.
The new foldable OjO will soon be launched via our B2C and B2B
service offerings. Take a look at the OjO Commuter Scooter® in
action HERE. For more information visit www.ojoelectric.com; and
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About Premier Wireless Solutions
PWS combines leading
wireless products from embedded modules to fully integrated
products with recognized integration expertise and services to ease
the complexities of embedded wireless integration. PWS is partnered
with world class manufacturers of machine-to-machine and wireless
mobility products.
About CalAmp
CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) is a technology
solutions pioneer transforming the global connected economy. We
help reinvent businesses and improve lives around the globe with
technology solutions that streamline complex IoT deployments and
bring intelligence to the edge. Our software applications, scalable
cloud services, and intelligent devices collect and assess
business-critical data from mobile assets, cargo, companies, cities
and people. We call this The New How, powering autonomous IoT
interaction, facilitating efficient decision making, optimizing
resource utilization, and improving road safety. CalAmp is
headquartered in Irvine,
California and has been publicly traded since 1983. For more
information, visit calamp.com, or LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube, or CalAmp Blog.
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