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Audi launches Traffic Light Information V2I service in the US starting in Las Vegas

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Audi is the first manufacturer to launch Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) technology in the US, with the deployment of Traffic Light Information in select 2017 Audi A4, Q7 and allroad models in Las Vegas. This “time-to-green” feature will be the first feature to leverage the Audi Traffic Light Information service.

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Audi networks with traffic lights in Düsseldorf; “Green wave”

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Audi is moving ahead with networked traffic lights in Düsseldorf. After Ingolstadt, the city on the Rhine is the second in Europe in which Audi is introducing its Traffic Light Information service. Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) services like Audi Traffic Light Information increase efficiency, convenience and safety on the roads.

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Audi introducing V2I Traffic Light Information service in Europe

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Audi is introducing the vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) service “Traffic Light Information” in Europe. From July, Audi will network new models with the traffic lights in Ingolstadt/Germany; further European cities will follow from 2020 onwards. With the Traffic Light Information function, drivers are more in control.

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Zoox expands routes, operational hours, and top speed of its bespoke driverless robotaxis

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The growth includes a broader net of available autonomous routes, longer hours in different weather conditions, and higher top speeds… all without pedals! In June 2023, Zoox expanded public rides to Las Vegas in preparation for a full commercial launch. However, the driverless EVs can achieve speeds up to 75 mph.

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Daimler Truck JV opens corridor of EV charging stations in the US | Autocar Professional

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The launch of the charging corridor marks a critical step in Greenlane’s mission to address the urgent need for a publicly available electric charging infrastructure. The Greenlane site in Colton will also be future-proofed to accommodate the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) when commercially available.

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Aeva announces Aeries 4D FMCW lidar-on-chip for autonomous driving; recent Porsche investment

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Essentially, unlike conventional time-of-flight (ToF) lidar systems that send out a pulse of laser light and measure the time it takes to bounce back, FMCW sends out a continuous beam with a steadily changing frequency. When the light returns, the frequency difference is proportional to the distance traveled.

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Greenlane announces LA to LV charging corridor for commercial trucks

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Daimler and BlackRock-backed Greenlane announces plans to build 280 mile long “EV corridor” for commercial trucks running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. More 200 kW DCFC charging options onsite will enable charging over slightly longer stops, with other options available for overnight and “hotel” charging for heavy-duty semi tractors.