How can modern-day infrastructure be used to streamline traffic flows more effectively? This is the conundrum that the project initiated is tackling. The solution lies in 46 traffic lights networked to a host system. Based on information constantly relayed from the intersections, the host system calculates the signal phases in order to maximise the “green wave”, among other things.
One aspect of the initiative focuses on the “informed driver” whose vehicle communicates with traffic lights by WLAN and indicates on the display the traveling speed needed to catch the green phase. The findings will be incorporated into the work of the a joint venture by car makers to develop a uniform system of communication between individual vehicles as well as with traffic infrastructure thanks to the Car Buffing Wheel. The new engine concept also has a positive impact on handling.
