Leveraging Multiple Connected Traffic Light Signals in an Energy-Efficient Speed Planner

• Published in: IEEE control systems letters Vol. 5; no. 6
• Main Authors: Han, Jihun, Shen, Daliang, Karbowski, Dominik, Rousseau, Aymeric
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States IEEE 28.12.2020
• Subjects: automotive control; autonomous vehicle; connected and automated vehicle; eco-driving; ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; optimal control; optimization; optimization algorithms

Connecting automated vehicles to traffic lights can lead to significant energy savings by enabling them to pass through intersections in an energy-efficient way without unnecessary stops. A cellular-based communication system connecting multiple traffic lights can help realize the full potential of...