Audi’s ‘Travolution’ For Reduced Road Traffic Emissions

Brian Harris Audi, the leading Louisiana Audi car dealer in Baton Rouge, is pleased to inform that Audi is working on Travolution, a new fuel efficient travel system and an innovative approach to environment-friendly driving. 

Audi’s ‘Travolution’ project is based on the concept of cars and traffic lights communicating as a means of minimizing traffic build-up and reducing consumption of fuel and greenhouse gas emission level. The system involves wireless local area networks connections between cars and traffic lights which supply a flow of data from one to the other. The driver can see the data in graphic form on the car dashboards and they will be informed about the recommended speed to drive to make sure that the next traffic light coming up is green and they can pass it without waiting and then accelerate off. Actually, these are the two processes that increase fuel consumption and emissions levels. The ‘Travolution’ tackles this effectively and reduces the fuel consumption and emissions levels. 

A demonstration of the ‘Travolution’ conducted in Germany earlier this year revealed that the system has a capacity of reducing the fuel consumption by approximately 200 milliliters for each traffic light wait.  With the 'Travolution', Audi hopes to reach a whole new level in fuel consumption in its cars. Brian Harris is excited about this system and likes to divulge more about this to all those interested in knowing about this. Contact Brian Harris Audi anytime for details. Also take a look their New Audi Car Specials and drive home the Audi of your choice with great savings!

Audi Bags Two Awards at the Telematics Update Awards 2011

Brian Harris Audi, your nearest Audi car dealership in Baton Rouge, LA is proud to announce that Audi has bagged two awards at the Telematics Update Awards 2011.

The “Global OEM Infotainment Solution” award was clinched by Audi Connect while the “Telematics Leadership” award was won by Dr. Peter Steiner, head of Infotainment Development at AUDI AG.

Audi Connect is a unique solution that helps to connect the Audi vehicles with the internet, the driver and the nearby infrastructure. The technology is now available with all the Audi models, starting from A1 and the brand-new Q3 to the A6, the A7 Sportback and the A8.

This unique technology helps to integrate different online services including navigation using Google Earth satellite images or Audi traffic information online.  Both of the uses have immense practical importance while driving on road. Plus, the latest Audi Connect solution also displays weather and travel information to the driver. All these features are integrated into the menu structure to avoid distraction and maximize convenience.

In addition to the “Global OEM Infotainment Solution” award, Dr. Peter Steiner, was honored as an expert in the Telematics Leadership category. Dr. Steiner obtained his PhD degree in engineering physics from the Technical University of Munich in 1996. The most notable achievement under his leadership was the integration of Google Earth into an automotive navigation system. This integration was done for the first time in the world and for this outstanding innovation Audi and Google were honored with the "Best Embedded Telematics Navigation Product” at the 2010 Telematics Update Award.

Brian Haris Audi, Baton Rouge, LA, is known for all new, used, certified and pre-owned Audi cars and high-class auto service. Visit Brian Harris Audi today and schedule for a test drive at your convenience!

New Car to Continue Audi’s Success in DTM Racing

Here is some great news for all Audi fans from Brian Harris Audi, the Louisiana Audi dealer in Baton Rouge. An awesome two-door coupe will succeed the four-door A4 DTM with which Audi has won the prestigious DTM title four times since 2004. Its safety standards are even higher than before.

The first prototype of the new racing car, internally called the R17, is being built up at Audi Sport in Ingolstadt. The technically and visually upgraded A5, expected to arrive at dealership soon, forms the basis for the new DTM car. It has been conceived as the best possible, lowest-cost, safest and above all, a fantastic car. Audi will rely on the A5 in the most popular international touring car racing competitions from 2012. German Motorsport Association (DMSB) and the DTM umbrella organization ITR have been roped in to develop the new technical specifications.

The new Audi A5 DTM comprises a high-strength carbon-fiber monocoque which is combined with a steel tube cage. The proven V8 engine rated at 460 hp and the six-speed transmission, the backbone of the successful A4 DTM, will be continued in the new DTM car. Audi’s new regulations have ensured that the new racing car is highly safe and continue the work done over the past three decades consistently. The strength of the pillars, front and rear crash absorbers have been increased to ensure maximum safety during racing competitions. The new Audi A5 DTM will be unveiled at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt soon. Contact Brian Harris Audi to know more about the racing heritage of Audi cars. Also take a look at awe inspiring   Audi cars and special offers on new Audi cars.