Ford is testing 'magic' traffic lights for emergency vehicles –
Could be used for normal trafficFord is testing new traffic light tech that could potentially save lives. Currently being trialled in Aachen, Germany, the new technology can clear traffic lights for emergency vehicles such as police cars and ambulances. That way, emergency vehicles will have a pathway of green lights until the required destination.
‘Exchanging data between cars, emergency vehicles and traffic lights in real time using the latest mobile phone technology makes road traffic safer and more efficient,’ said Michael Reinartz, the director of consumer services and innovation at Vodafone Germany.
When acting as an emergency vehicle, the Kuga was able to send data to the traffic light to stay or turn green – and signal it to switch back. Not only could this help emergency vehicles get to places faster, but it’d also stop them running red lights – eliminating the risk of colliding with other traffic.In normal conditions, the same C-V2X technology can be used to slow cars before red lights, reducing hard braking while also enabling them to keep moving until it turns green.
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