How Nissan leveraged its driver assist to cut traffic jams

Nissan's recent pilot study in Contra Costa, California, has demonstrated the potential of its driver-assist technology, ProPilot, to reduce traffic congestion. The study involved a group of ProPilot-equipped Nissan vehicles, which were programmed to maintain a specific distance from the vehicle in front of them, known as "cooperative cruising." The results showed that the use of cooperative cruising led to a significant reduction in stop-and-go traffic, with a 30% decrease in the number of times drivers had to come to a complete stop. This, in turn, resulted in a smoother flow of traffic and reduced travel times for all vehicles on the road, including those without the ProPilot technology. The pilot study highlights the growing importance of advanced driver-assist systems in addressing the challenges of urban traffic congestion. By leveraging the power of connectivity and automation, Nissan has demonstrated that such technologies can have a tangible impact on improving the overall efficiency of transportation networks.