# 226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2025-08-12
- Length: 17m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-08-12-226-stop-go-no-more-ai-cuts-intersection-emissions
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/226-stop-go-no-more-aidriven-cuts-intersection-emissions-hY4oBm9Y

## Summary

The hosts discuss research from MIT and ETH Zurich on 'eco-driving,' an AI-driven technique that optimizes vehicle speed to hit green lights, potentially reducing intersection emissions by up to 22%. They analyze a simulation of 1 million scenarios across 6,000 intersections, noting that only 10-20% adoption is needed to capture most benefits due to the 'daisy chain' effect of driver behavior. The conversation covers the role of fleet telematics, the potential for integration with existing hardware like comma AI, and the feasibility of rolling out such systems via ride-share fleets in cities like San Francisco.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-08-12-226-stop-go-no-more-ai-cuts-intersection-emissions#t=0) Introduction and Sponsor: Fleet Telematics
- [2:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-08-12-226-stop-go-no-more-ai-cuts-intersection-emissions#t=165) The Problem: Stop-and-Go Emissions
- [4:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-08-12-226-stop-go-no-more-ai-cuts-intersection-emissions#t=284) Eco-Driving Mechanics and the 10% Rule
- [5:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-08-12-226-stop-go-no-more-ai-cuts-intersection-emissions#t=340) MIT/ETH Zurich Simulation Methodology
- [9:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-08-12-226-stop-go-no-more-ai-cuts-intersection-emissions#t=597) Simulation Results and AI Optimization
- [12:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-08-12-226-stop-go-no-more-ai-cuts-intersection-emissions#t=752) Real-World Implementation and comma AI
- [15:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2025-08-12-226-stop-go-no-more-ai-cuts-intersection-emissions#t=902) Rollout Strategy: Ride-Share Fleets and Incentives

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- MIT (company)
- ETH Zurich (company)
- Mouser Electronics (company)
- comma AI (product)
- Waze (product)
- Utah Department of Transportation (company)

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