• An Audi-first in-vehicle technology, TLI communicates between vehicles and traffic signals to provide Time to Green, Green Light Optimized Speed Advisories and can help drivers minimize stop-and-go driving

•TLI now available at more than 22,000 intersections in more than 20 major metros and 60+ cities and regions across U.S.

For nearly two decades, Audi has pioneered connected technologies, bringing the first LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to a production vehicle for in-vehicle entertainment up to eight compatible devices in current models and vehicle-to-infrastructure technology that allows Audi models to talk with traffic signals, present driver information, and provide peace of mind.

Audi first brought Traffic Light Information (TLI) to production vehicles in 2016, with just a handful of connected signals. Now, five years later, with partner Traffic Technology Services, Audi has surpassed 22,000 connected intersections operated by more than 60 agencies around the U.S., including the latest – New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

TLI allows drivers to be more confident, providing Green Light Recommended Speed Advisories that can provide a recommended speed up to the limit to help the driver ride a 'green wave.' Both an Audi Travolution report and a U.S. Department of Transportation AERIS Research Program Report found that minimizing stop-and-go driving can lead to more than 15% greater fuel-efficiency when drivers are able to respond to predicted traffic signal changes. That's substantial, given in-vehicle technologies and lightweight materials in vehicles contributing toward efficiency can often have larger cost implications toward next-generation vehicle development compared with tools that help make small adjustments to driving behaviors.

TLI also provides peace of mind with a countdown to green, allowing, for example, on-the-go parents traveling with their children or businesspeople the ability to know when the light will change, helping them sharpen awareness prior to the signal turning red.

Initially launched in Portland, Oregon, and Las Vegas, the service has also recently expanded across the U.S., Canada, and some parts of Europe. Some of the latest additions include New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Photo credit: Audi
posted on conceptcarz.com

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