UCS1001 Critical Thinking & Communicating

I suggested traffic light/congestion smart predictor as an idea during our idea selection phase. I thought of it as a solution to improve urban traffic management by utilizing real-time data and artificial intelligence to help cut down waiting time, but ultimately, the team decided on an integrated timetable software as it was more relatable for us. I contributed by helping to refine the idea, identifying key gaps, and setting clear objectives to ensure its effectiveness. Through discussions and brainstorming, I also provided insights on the current timetable system. One such insight was allowing the software to be multi-platform so that it can reach more users.   [edited on 11/03/25] 25/02/25  Pitching our timetable app idea was a rewarding experience, as I had the opportunity to contribute by clearly explaining how it could benefit students and faculty. I focused on making the concept engaging and easy to understand, ensuring that our vision was communicated effect...

Summary: Electric roads, also known as electrified roads, are advanced infrastructure systems that transfer electricity from the road to vehicles, enabling dynamic charging while in motion (Kumar & Yadav, 2023). According to the same authors, this innovative technology addresses significant challenges faced by electric vehicles (EVs), such as limited battery range and lengthy charging times. There are three main types of electric road systems (ERS): conductive, inductive, and overhead catenary. Conductive systems rely on physical contact with electrified tracks embedded in the road, exemplified by Sweden's eRoadArlanda, which uses a movable arm to connect vehicles to an electrified rail (European Road Transport Research Advisory Council, 2020). Inductive systems, such as Sweden’s SmartRoad Gotland, use electromagnetic fields to wirelessly charge vehicles via coils buried beneath the road (Schwirzke et al., 2022). Overhead catenary systems, like Germany's eHighway project, u...

Summary: Electric roads, also known as electrified roads, are advanced infrastructure systems that transfer electricity from the road to vehicles, enabling dynamic charging while in motion (Kumar & Yadav, 2023). According to the same authors, this innovative technology addresses significant challenges faced by electric vehicles (EVs), such as limited battery range and lengthy charging times. There are three main types of electric road systems (ERS): conductive, inductive, and overhead catenary. Conductive systems rely on physical contact with electrified tracks embedded in the road, exemplified by Sweden's eRoadArlanda, which uses a movable arm to connect vehicles to an electrified rail (European Road Transport Research Advisory Council, 2020). Inductive systems, such as Sweden’s SmartRoad Gotland, use electromagnetic fields to wirelessly charge vehicles via coils buried beneath the road (Schwirzke, Albrecht, & Jepsen, 2022). Overhead catenary systems, like Germany's eH...