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Launch of solar-powered electronic parking discs

Overview

Lescars has introduced an electronic, solar-powered parking disc designed to automate the recording of arrival times. The device uses a three-axis gyroscope and a vibration sensor to set the arrival time approximately 20 seconds after a vehicle stops.

To maintain power, the disc utilizes integrated solar cells, though it also supports USB-C charging for use in dark environments. The product features magnetic attachments for use across different vehicles and includes displays for viewing and adjusting time. Users can select between displaying precise times or rounding up to the nearest 15 or 30 minutes.

These devices have received ECE approval and official authorization from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, ensuring they are legally compliant for road traffic use. Some models are reported to have battery lifespans of up to five years due to the solar integration.

Entities

Lescars · Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt · Needit · CHIP

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Electronic parking discs offer solar charging and automatic time setting

    Electronic parking discs use solar power and motion sensors to automatically record arrival times, offering a legal and convenient alternative to manual parking permits.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Lescars launches electronic solar-powered parking disc

    Lescars has launched an ECE-approved electronic solar parking disc that automatically sets arrival times using a vibration sensor and can be used across three vehicles via magnetic mounts.

Sources

doppelklicker.de · g101.ca