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Maps Will Help Save More Fuel, Says Audi

The predictive efficiency assistant recognizes curves, roundabouts and intersections, descents and ascents, as well as municipality border signs and speed limit signs - often before the driver even sees them. Drivers who fully utilize this features can reduce fuel consumption by up to ten percent.
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By NDTV Auto Team

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Published on May 6, 2015

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    Audi is working on a new, high-resolution mapping system that will allow greater convenience and better fuel economy. An example would be the predictive efficiency assistant in the new Audi Q7 - it utilizes information about the topography to get the car to its destination with greater efficiency and convenience. It thinks high-resolution maps will be of paramount importance for piloted driving.

    Prof. Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, Audi Head of Development, explains piloted driving as, "Here we primarily use the data in situations in which a precise prediction is crucial - e.g. data on expressway interchanges, road splits and entrance and exit ramps."

    Furthermore, the carmaker is also working on the navigation map of the future with strategic partners such as Dutch map and navigation supplier TomTom - utilizing various technology platforms in the process. The next-generation Audi A8 will be a front-runner in piloted driving technology and the use of high-resolution maps.

    The predictive efficiency assistant in the new Audi Q7 uses highly precise route data that includes information on elevation profiles - it works with this data even while the driver is not actively using navigation. If desired, the system can also be used to help economize on fuel. It offers practical fuel-saving tips to drivers in situations in which reducing speed makes sense.

    The predictive efficiency assistant recognizes curves, roundabouts and intersections, descents and ascents, as well as municipality border signs and speed limit signs - often before the driver even sees them. Drivers who fully utilize this features can reduce fuel consumption by up to ten percent.

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