TEL
AVIV, Israel, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carteav, a leading innovator in
low-speed autonomous electric vehicle solutions, is excited to
announce an official agreement has been signed with Bar-Ilan University to provide its innovative
solution to its campus.
Following a successful initial pilot, this agreement marks a
significant step forward in enhancing campus accessibility and
transportation efficiency at one of Israel's most prestigious educational
institutions, whose campus spans 320 acres and serves over 20,000
students.
Currently, Bar-Ilan University
operates eight human-driven shuttle carts, providing service on a
fixed route around the university's peripheral path. These shuttles
are costly and lack the true point-to-point convenience that
Carteav offers.
Beginning June 1st, Bar-Ilan University will implement Carteav's
solution: an on-demand point-to-point transportation service
improving accessibility for students and individuals with low
mobility. This initiative, conducted in cooperation with the Israel
Innovation Authority, will deploy two electric carts for a six to
twelve-month period.
The new Carteav service will provide flexible, on-demand
transportation that can navigate both side roads and main roads,
allowing passengers to reach any building directly. The
government's support in covering the costs of this initiative
reflects a growing global trend towards partnerships between
government and educational institutions to improve
accessibility.
See it driving among pedestrians here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlRqo9epzo8&list=PLcZSHJPDeQRSNeAHf6tcBP48iYy1LvRGv&index=26
Avinoam Barak, CEO of Carteav,
commented: "We are thrilled to partner with Bar-Ilan University to bring our advanced
transportation solution to their campus. This initiative is a
testament to our commitment to enhancing mobility and accessibility
for all. By providing a flexible and efficient transportation
service, we aim to make a significant positive impact on the daily
lives of students and staff."
Professor Eyal Yaniv, head of
the Center for Smart
Cities, added: "Implementing Carteav's
autonomous electric vehicles on our campus is a significant step
forward in improving accessibility and convenience for our
community. This project will greatly benefit our students,
particularly those with disabilities. As an applied research
center, we are interested in testing and investigating autonomous
vehicles and other future smart mobility solutions. We are proud to
be at the forefront of such innovative transportation solutions and
look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have."
For more information, please contact: Avinoam Barak, CEO:
avinoam.barak@carteav.com
About Carteav: Carteav is the global leader in
developing low-speed autonomous electric vehicles dedicated to
improving how sites handle their transportation needs. With a
vision for widespread adoption, Carteav is setting new benchmarks
in the mobility sector.
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