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German automaker Audi is transforming the market with the first offering of a futuristic technology.
Audi has announced that select 2017 models built in June or later are equipped to vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technology. The newfound capabilities will create a more relaxing environment for drivers and also gives Audi a head start in cultivating loyalty based on the burgeoning technology.
“The experience of driving a vehicle today is very much flavored by the need to deal with everyday traffic situations and the road infrastructure designed to control traffic flow,” said Justin Gordano, senior specialist, product and technology communications for Audi. “Traffic lights perform a very important safety function within this system; however, having to wait at a traffic light until it turns green can range from an annoying to a stressful experience since drivers do not know when the light will turn and so have to be prepared to drive throughout the wait time. “If you were to observe a driver at a traffic light in an urban area, you will likely see him or her sitting upright, hands gripping the wheel, and eyes darting up/down or sideways to make sure they see the signal change as soon as it happens to avoid getting honked at by the drivers behind them,” he said. “The Audi Traffic Light Information service allows drivers to see how many seconds remain before the light turns green.
“If the driver saw only a few seconds o...