# Predictable Traffic Light Autos The Audi Online Traffic Light Information System Saves Fuel By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-online References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/3/12/Audi-to-Help-Drivers-Catch-All-Green-Lights-All-the-Time-7719133/) & [audi](http://www.audi.ca/ca/brand/en.html) When driving a car, rushing up as fast as you can to a red light before hitting the breaks at full speed is a sure way to burn fuel fast, but with the [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cv2x-technology) Online Traffic Light Information System, drivers can now judge light changes sooner. The system will also give a suggested speed for drivers so they know whether or not it's possible to make a green light. For example, if one is 20 meters away from a green light turning yellow in 10 seconds, the suggested speed will not be too high. However, if the light is changing sooner, this speed will increase. A clever way to increase [fuel efficiency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app) and cut carbon emissions, the Audi Online Traffic Light Information System could even [prevent accidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collision-prevention-system), as people could more easily predict a light changing from green to red. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Predictive Traffic Light Systems:** Opportunity for developing predictive systems that provide real-time information about upcoming traffic lights to optimize fuel efficiency. - **Smart Car Technology:** Opportunity to integrate advanced technology into vehicles to enhance driver experience and improve road safety. - **Fuel Efficiency Solutions:** Opportunity to innovate and develop technologies that reduce fuel consumption and cut carbon emissions in transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to develop and incorporate intelligent traffic light information systems into their vehicles. - **Information Technology:** Opportunity for IT companies to provide the infrastructure and software solutions for real-time traffic light information systems. - **Smart City Solutions:** Opportunity for companies specializing in smart city technologies to collaborate with automotive manufacturers and municipalities to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Vehicular Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cv2x-technology.md) - [Motorist Money-Saving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneysaving-app.md) - [AI-Assisted Urban Traffic Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-traffic-management.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Environmental EV Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urban-purifier.md) - [Autonomous Road-Assessing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lane-monitoring.md) - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md)