6 Reasons Why Parklio Is Eco-Friendly
Most people envision green buildings, car-free cities, or smart grids when they think of sustainable urban development. Many people, however, overlook a simple, yet equally effective sustainability solution - eco-friendly parking. This blog will look at 6 Reasons why Parklio is Eco-Friendly and how Parklio™ products and solutions contribute to sustainability practices.
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It's now or never to address sustainability challenges
At Parklio, we don't just claim that our products are environmentally friendly and sustainable; we demonstrate it by improving the quality of life in urban areas for both the general public and individuals. How? Let's have a closer look at that!
1. Reduce traffic, noise, and pollution
We are all aware that cities have a substantial carbon footprint. According to the World Health Organisation, air pollution is the world’s largest single environmental health risk. But did you know that environmental studies show that the slower a vehicle drives, the more CO2 and other greenhouse gasses it emits? In cities, people typically drive slowly, around and around the block hundreds of times, in search of a parking place. Finding a parking place is, in fact, one of the most stressful aspects of modern life. There are far too many drivers and far too few parking spaces. Why spend time hoping for a parking miracle when we have the technology to assist you in getting out of a jam? ParklioTM parking solutions and products aim to help make it easier for everyone to find a parking space anywhere, thus reducing traffic congestion, noise, and pollution.
Real-time tracking of available parking space
Your days of driving around looking for parking spots are over with Parklio™ Detect, an AI system that monitors, analyzes, and reports vehicle parking data in both off-street and on-street parking areas, as well as provides safety and security monitoring. It employs advanced artificial intelligence cameras that can detect up to 200 vehicles per camera in both outdoor and indoor parking lots.
Individuals, public and private car parks, corporate parking, shopping malls, and other parking lots can all benefit from the service. With real-time occupancy information, Parklio™ Detect is ideal for dynamic parking space and parking lot pricing because it allows adjusting the price of hourly parking based on traffic flow.
Automatized parking lots
Parking lots, like the rest of the world, are becoming increasingly automated. Automated parking lots are considered to be a great solution to traffic congestion and pollution since they reduce carbon emissions while improving the quality of life in major cities.
Parklio is committed to total parking automation, as shown by Parklio™ ANPR. The Parklio™ Automatic Number Plate Recognition camera captures vehicle photos and detects license plate numbers on moving cars, allowing for automatic entry and departure from any physical parking protection device. This means less time spent waiting in lines, less green gas created by traffic congestion, and a better quality of life for the people living in big cities.
Parklio™ ANPR can be used in any parking lot setting, including permanent or movable barriers, pay-by-plate or pay-and-display terminals, single or multiple entries, multi-story buildings, underground or above ground, and shared parking areas.
2. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Parklio™ Parking Barrier employs rechargeable Li-on batteries that are environmentally friendly. Lithium-ion batteries are an advanced battery technology that incorporates lithium ions into its electrochemistry. Or, to put it in simple terms, a lithium-ion battery is a kind of battery in which lithium ions move between the negative (anode) and positive (cathode) electrodes while charging and discharging.
From a clean energy perspective, li-ion batteries, have many advantages:
- Greater energy density
When compared to other high-quality rechargeable battery technologies, Li-ion batteries can hold more energy. In fact, the energy density of lithium-ion is typically twice that of the standard nickel-cadmium. - Low maintenance
The battery has no memory and doesn't need to be cycled on a set schedule to last longer. - Less toxic
Compared to nickel-cadmium or lead acid batteries, Li-ion batteries are less toxic. - Can be recycled
If not reused, the precious metals in Li-ion batteries, such as cobalt, lithium, copper, and iron, can be recycled. - Longer lifespan
A lithium-ion battery can last up to 1 year on a single charge. - Rechargeable
Li-ion batteries can be charged again and again and can last up to 500 charge cycles (the time it takes to go from completely charged to empty and back to fully charged).
3. Solar panel
Solar panels are the leading source of renewable energy that have several benefits for the environment due to their green energy and emission-free operation. Furthermore, they're easy to install, cost-effective, and don't require a lot of maintenance.
The Parklio™ Barrier is solar powered and doesn’t require any external charging as it also has rechargeable Li-ion batteries which can last up to 1 year on one charge. When there is enough sunlight, the solar panel gradually charges the barrier's battery, extending its autonomy.
The rest of Parklio™ Parking Protection Products can also be outfitted with a small size, highly efficient, solar panel. Solar-powered parking barriers are not only economical to install, but also to maintain. An additional plus, you will not have to worry about the distance between the installation and an electrical power outlet.
4. Digital instead of physical keys
Have you heard of a digital key that allows you to operate and share control of parking protection products without the hassle of producing many remote control devices that pollute the environment? We have, and it's one of our parking products' greatest features!
We reduce the environmental impact of our parking products by allowing the use of digital keys instead of remote controls. We get your confusion: what's the big deal about a digital key? To begin with, it doesn’t need batteries and never needs to be changed. Everything is done on your mobile phone with the Parklio™ Connect smartphone app. You can easily raise or lower any Parklio parking security product from inside your vehicle using a free app available on Google Play and the App Store.
Parklio™ Connect App also enables sharing temporary digital keys to other users so multiple tenants, guests, employees, and visitors can control Parklio™ Smart parking products during a specific period.
5. Ticketless parking access system
The Ticketless Access Parking System is a parking system that doesn’t use paper tickets. This reduces paper waste and carbon ink printing, making the whole ecosystem cleaner and greener.
Parklio™ ANPR is an incredibly simple and easy-to-use solution, giving a straightforward and quick method to enter and depart the parking garage by automatically identifying license plates and assuring immediate admission for approved vehicles. It’s a more environmentally friendly alternative to obsolete technology such as RFID access cards or paper tickets. Parklio™ ANPR is totally contactless and requires no human intervention.
Off-street parking garages and multi-level parking lots are frequent locations for ticketless parking systems to be installed, but any parking lot with plainly recognizable access and departure points is a viable choice. ANPR has also proved beneficial in the enforcement of parking regulations, parking control, crime prevention, and infraction detection.
6. Reduce waste
It's never been easier to modernize and enhance your current parking protection without creating unnecessary waste. Parklio™ Brain, is an eco-friendly universal electronic module that makes any parking product smart. By integrating the module, you will be able to take advantage of all of the benefits of smart Parklio™ solutions including control via a free smartphone App, key sharing options, real-time information, a user-friendly parking management interface, and the possibility of integration with any other information system.
Parklio™ Brain is easy and quick to set up. It can work in temperatures ranging from -20 °C to +60 °C and enables customers to manage their parking solutions from a distance of 50 m in open space using the included antenna.
The parking future looks green
Eco-friendly, sustainable, and urban development are no longer just buzzwords, but a necessity of the modern world. Urban areas are growing faster than ever before, which means that planning for new business districts and living areas is becoming increasingly important. Very often, sustainable parking development is being overlooked or treated as an add-on.
The truth is that, when it comes to creating future urban parking lots, only an eco-friendly approach can ensure their long-term sustainability. That is exactly what we accomplished with ParklioTM products and solutions. We have designed the future of urban parking and it looks green! We are eager to continue helping our clients by providing them with superior parking solutions that combine technology, sustainability, and smart city features.