Friday, August 19, 2016

Audi vehicles will “talk” with traffic lights – Observer

The Audi has just taken the first step to realize the permanently connected car with the surrounding environment by announcing the implementation of V2I technology ( vehicle-to-infrastructure platform ) in the USA. The announcement was made by the brand with the four rings, pointing as the deadline for the start of this project the beginning of autumn, ie late September.

According to the manufacturer, the technology will enable the brand cars German remain in constant communication with the network of light signals through the existing LTE connection in vehicles, thus receiving the information how long before the signals turn green or red. It is believed that thus the implementation of this system will prevent collisions and reduce congestion.

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Audi automobiles are going to display a countdown until the signals turn green, which lower the anxiety of motorists and reduce consumption

Initially available only in the new models Q7, A4 and A4 Allroad, produced from June 1, 2016, this first application of the technology V2I will be part of the new Connect Prime service package that Audi will to offer its customers in the uS. However, the possibility that the driver can take advantage of this technology is dependent on the cities and US metropolitan areas that will adhere to the concept.

“In the future, we will take advantage of this integrated technology in systems navigation, function Stop & Start and to use it to improve the city traffic, “anticipates managing director of Audi for Connectivity, Pom Malhotra

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