Should a fourth light be added to traffic signals for autonomous cars?
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Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how adding a fourth traffic light may be beneficial to traffic flow and reducing fuel consumption.
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A recent study was published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, arguing for exactly that.
Simulations are being conducted, and researchers are quickly realizing that a fourth traffic light could improve travel time through intersections and reduce fuel consumption.