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Solar-Powered Stoplights

Feng Cheng-Tsung's Traffic Light is Energy-Efficient

— July 29, 2010 — Eco
Feng Cheng-Tsung, Wang Bo-Jin, and Lin Yao-Jie have designed a special traffic system that's not only eco-friendly, but will revolutionize the traditional traffic system we use today.

Through solar panels placed on the surface, Cheng Tsung's traffic lights obtain natural power. The traffic system uses color-changing LED technology instead of traditional bulbs. This enables the visually-impaired or colorblind to easily read the signal, making it extremely user-friendly.

Implications - The eco movement has swept across a large cross-section of society and has transcended niche groups. This group values green design but does not want to sacrifice aesthetics. Companies should consider the mind-set of this group that wants both function and form in their products.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Traffic Systems - Opportunity for companies to develop eco-friendly traffic systems that use renewable energy sources like solar power.
2. User-friendly Traffic Signals - Potential for companies to create traffic signals that are easy to interpret for visually-impaired or colorblind individuals through the use of LED technology.
3. Green Design with Aesthetics - Demand for products that offer both environmental sustainability and appealing design, creating an opportunity for companies to incorporate green principles with aesthetic appeal in their offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Alternative Energy - The alternative energy industry can explore innovations in utilizing solar power for traffic systems, providing a renewable energy solution.
2. Traffic Systems - Traffic system industry can adopt LED technology to create user-friendly signals that are accessible to all individuals, regardless of visual impairments or color blindness.
3. Product Design - The product design industry can focus on creating environmentally sustainable products with visually appealing designs that meet the demands of the eco-conscious consumer market.
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