[FUKUOKA Smart EAST] We will be conducting a “demonstration
experiment of self-driving buses” and “demonstration experiment of operating outdoor events using solar power generation and storage batteries”!
*View in browser* *Fukuoka Regional Strategy Promotion Council*
Press release: February 8, 2024
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We will be conducting a “demonstration experiment of self-driving buses” and “demonstration experiment of operating outdoor events using solar power generation and storage batteries”!
Advanced urban development “Fukuoka Smart”
East”, Fukuoka City, Kyushu University, the Urban Renaissance Agency, and the Fukuoka Regional Strategy Promotion Council (*1) will conduct a demonstration experiment of self-driving bus operation from February 17th to March 3rd. To do. In addition, from February 16th to 19th, we will be holding a demonstration experiment in collaboration with Nishio Rentall Co., Ltd. to operate an outdoor event using solar power generation and storage batteries, so please be sure to check it out. . (*1) Members of FUKUOKA Smart EAST Mobility Promotion Consortium and FUKUOKA Smart EAST Promotion Consortium
* 1 Demonstration experiment of self-driving bus *
During the period from February 17th to March 3rd, five pick-up and drop-off spots will be set up in familiar places such as stations and commercial facilities in the area around JR Hakozaki Station, and the train will automatically run on a 3.7km route. We will conduct a demonstration experiment of driving bus operation. (*2)
This time, with the aim of safer operation, in some sections 1. Signal information is transmitted to the self-driving bus to automatically control start and stop, 2. Road conditions detected by sensors installed on utility poles at intersections (vehicles We will also conduct an experiment (*3) in which roads and vehicles collaborate to provide information on pedestrians, etc.) to self-driving buses. (*2) Sponsored by the FUKUOKA Smart EAST Mobility Promotion
Consortium, the operation and management of the self-driving bus is carried out by Macnica Co., Ltd.
(*3) 2. is implemented as a collaborative project with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kyushu Regional
Development Bureau Road Department
* [Outline of demonstration experiment] * (For details, see the attached flyer “Let’s ride a self-driving bus”)
* ○Date and time: * February 17th (Saturday) – March 3rd (Sunday) 10:00 – 17:00 About 6 flights each day
*Canceled due to stormy weather
* ○Driving route: * As per the operation route map. It runs while stopping at each boarding and alighting spot. (1 lap approximately 50 minutes)
* ○ Capacity: * 8 people for each flight (5 people for reservations (*4), 3 people for the day)
(*4) Advance reservations can be made using a digital map that includes information on bus stops, nearby restaurants, etc.
* ○Participation fee: * Free
* 2 Demonstration experiment to run outdoor events using solar power generation and storage batteries *
In collaboration with Nishio Rent-All Co., Ltd., we will conduct a demonstration experiment to run outdoor events using solar power generation and storage batteries, without using electricity from the power grid or fossil fuels such as gasoline.
These technologies and ideas can be used not only during events but also during disasters.
* ○Date and time: * February 16th (Friday) – February 19th (Monday) 11:00 – 17:00
*19th (Monday) 10:00-15:00, canceled due to stormy weather
* ○ Location: * JR Hakozaki Station east exit side Hakomatsu Minami Park (2-15 Hakomatsu, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City)
*○Contents:*
* 1. Installation of air-conditioned trailer house *
* It will also be used as a waiting space (until March 3) where you can view the remote monitoring system for self-driving buses.* [Example of use during disasters] First aid station, infant space, etc. * 2. Installation of a large air tent that is easy to set up * [Example of use in times of disaster] Meal space for soup kitchens, etc. * 3. Installation of water circulation type hand washing stand * [Example of use during disasters] Evacuation shelters and toilets with insufficient water supply, etc.
* 4. Holding mini-events such as quizzes and workshops on disaster prevention*
In addition, we will set up a kids’ space and display electric working cars so that even small children can have fun. (For details, please refer to the attached flyer “The Power of Hakozaki Disaster
Prevention”)
■*Click here to download the flyer*
Flyer “Let’s take a ride on a self-driving bus”
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Flyer “Hakozaki: The Power of Disaster Prevention”
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■*Click here to download the press release*
“Press release: “Demonstration experiment of self-driving bus” and “Demonstration experiment to operate outdoor event using solar power generation and storage batteries”!
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*Contact information*
○ Matters related to this initiative
FUKUOKA Smart EAST Mobility Promotion Consortium Secretariat/ FUKUOKA Smart EAST Promotion Consortium Secretariat (both within the Fukuoka Regional Strategy Promotion Council)
TEL: 092-710-7739 FAX: 092-710-6433
E-mail: info@fukuoka-dc.jpn.com Person in charge: Hirashima, Kunriku ○ Matters regarding self-driving buses, operation, and reservations Macnica Co., Ltd. TEL: 080-5544-6386
○ Details of demonstration experiments for outdoor events operated using solar power generation and storage batteries
Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd. RA Fukuoka Office TEL: 092-643-8240 E-mail: yuuki.kawahara@nishio-rent.co.jp Person in charge: Kawahara
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