https://www.nedo.go.jp/news/press/AA5_101774.html

NEDO is working with the Philippine Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on the “Demonstration Study of Smart Mobility Aimed at Changing Energy Consumption Behavior (Philippines)” . Zenmov Inc., the grant recipient of this demonstration study, has completed the introduction of the cloud-based traffic control system “Smart Mobility Operation Cloud” (SMOC) developed by Zenmov in collaboration with local partner MC Metro Transport Operation Inc. The target area for the demonstration operation is the Clark area, which is being developed as a smart city in the Philippines. By introducing and operating SMOC, we aim to improve the convenience and transportation efficiency of public transportation in the area and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Demonstration research content:

[1] Operational efficiency: By using digital technologies such as AI to generate optimal operation schedules according to travel demand, we will provide efficient operation that maximizes transportation capacity with fewer vehicles.

[2] Multimodal: By combining different transportation methods such as clean diesel engine (Euro 4 engine) buses that cover medium to long distances on main roads, and electric buses, autonomous vehicles, and electric assist bicycles that cover short distances and the last mile (from home to the bus stop, from the bus stop to the destination, etc.), we will realize multimodal transportation that arrives at the destination efficiently and flexibly. This will eliminate the inconvenience of users having to walk long distances from their home or destination to the bus stop, or not being able to use the bus in the first place.

[3] Contribution to smart city development: The operation of the first self-driving vehicle in the Philippines and monitoring of travel demand using smart poles, drones and IT will contribute to the smart city development of the Clark area, which is being promoted by the Philippine government.