13 Nov 2024 (Wed) 17:00-18:00 | Industrial Seminar by Mr. Ken Ching

The world’s first micro mobility network powered by solar energy and wireless charging

Speaker:

Mr. Ken Ching

Founder and Chairman of LocoBike

Awardee of the 4th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Entrepreneur

Date:    Nov 13, 2024 (Wednesday)

Time:   5:00pm – 6:00pm

Venue:  Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two, G/F Run Run Shaw Building, HKU

Abstract

LocoBike is pioneering sustainable urban mobility with its innovative solar-powered micro-mobility system. This revolutionary solution combines electric scooters and power-assisted pedal cycles with solar-powered wireless charging stations, incorporating wireless charging technology from WiTricity, a leader in wireless power transfer, offering a zero-carbon emission transportation option for campuses, tourist attractions, and urban areas. The system boasts several key features, including the world's first solar-powered station for EMD (Electric Mobility Device), high-power wireless charging for electric mobility devices, an innovative solar-powered network, smart geo-fencing technology, and a user-friendly mobile app for easy unlocking and riding. LocoBike has successfully deployed its system with Shell, Join Energy Co. Ltd in various locations across China, including Chengdu, Leshan, and Jinan. A notable project in Taiwan involves collaboration with Shell, TennRich International Corp., JJPlus, and Yulon Motor.

Speaker's Bio

Ken Ching is one of the awardees of the 4th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Entrepreneur. He holds a master degree in Information Technology from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Currently, he is pursuing a PhD degree in AIoT at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU). Ken was a former Software Engineer in eBay Classified Group responding to APAC platform development. Ken began his entrepreneurial journey in 2014 when he founded his first startup. Since then, he has founded several other successful startups in various industries, including e-commerce and F&B. In 2017, Ken founded LocoBike intending to provide a convenient and affordable bike-sharing service to the people of Hong Kong. Under his leadership, LocoBike has become one of the most popular bike-sharing brands in Hong Kong, with a strong focus on promoting micro-mobility as a healthy and eco-friendly means of transportation in urban areas. The company has introduced innovative features such as IoT and ML technologies to enhance the user experience and ensure the safety of its bicycles. Ken is also involved in various community initiatives that promote micro-mobility and sustainable living. He believes that micro-mobility can help to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and promote a healthier lifestyle for urban residents. Ken is committed to expanding the reach of LocoBike and making it a key player in the global green mobility market.

Academic Exchange Seminars with Tongji University Delegation on Oct 16, 2024

Invited by ITS Fellow Dr. Jintao Ke, a delegation of 2 teachers and 14 research students from the College of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University visited the Department of Civil Engineering of HKU on Oct 16, 2024. In the 2-hour academic sharing session, Yijun Liu (Tongji University), Jian Liang (HKU), Hao Zhong (Tongji University), Taijie Chen (HKU), Weihan Bi (Tongji University), and Jiguang Wang (HKU) presented their studies. Each presentation was followed by a Q&A session for in-depth discussions about the research. Dr. Jintao Ke was presented a souvenir from the delegation.

11 DEC 2024 (WED) 19:00 – 20:00 (HKT) DTLS by Prof. Yafeng Yin

Bounded Rationality in Ridesourcing Drivers’ Dwelling at Transportation Terminals: A Behavioral Queueing Analysis

(The downloadable slides of Prof. Yin's lecture)

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SPEAKER Yafeng Yin, Ph.D.

Donald Cleveland Collegiate Professor of Engineering

Donald Malloure Department Chair

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor ​ DATE AND TIME 11 Dec 2024, 7 pm -8 pm

Venue

Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong ORGANISED BY Institute of Transport Studies, The University of Hong Kong ​ ABSTRACT This talk explores the boundedly rational behavior of ridesourcing drivers at transportation terminals through the lens of behavioral queueing theory. By incorporating concepts such as mental accounting and risk aversion, we develop a theoretical model of idle drivers’ queueing decisions and propose hypotheses to capture their bounded rationality. Using empirical data from Tianjin, China, we find that drivers are influenced by sunk costs through mental accounting, leading them to wait longer in queues. Moreover, drivers exhibit risk aversion in the context of time loss, showing a greater likelihood of leaving the queue when not sequentially matched, as opposed to being matched in a first-in-first-out order. These findings emphasize the importance of accounting for behavioral factors to enhance queue management and improve operational efficiency in ridesourcing systems. BIOS Dr. Yafeng Yin is Donald Cleveland Collegiate Professor of Engineering and Donald Malloure Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He works on transportation systems analysis and modeling and has published over 150 refereed papers in leading academic journals. He currently serves as Area Editor of Transportation Science and Associate Editor of Transportation Research Part B: Methodological and was the Editor-in-Chief of Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies between 2014 and 2020. Dr. Yin has received recognition from different institutions, including the Monroe-Brown Foundation Education Excellence Award from College of Engineering at University of Michigan, a Doctoral Mentoring Award from University of Florida, Outstanding Leadership Award by the Chinese Overseas Transportation Association (COTA), Matthew Karlaftis Lifetime Achievement Award from Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, and Stella Dafermos Best Paper Award, Ryuichi Kitamura Paper Award, and Kikuchi-Karlaftis Best Paper Award from Transportation Research Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Dr. Yin received his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, Japan in 2002, his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China in 1996 and 1994 respectively.