Volkswagen optimises traffic flow with quantum computers

Volkswagen is launching the world’s first pilot project for traffic optimisation using a quantum computer in Lisbon. Volkswagen will test its traffic optimisation system during the WebSummit technology conference in Lisbon from November 4 to 8. For this purpose, the Group is equipping MAN buses of the city of Lisbon with a traffic management system developed in-house. This system uses a D-Wave quantum computer and calculates the fastest route for each of the nine participating buses individually and almost in real-time. This way, passengers’ travel times will be significantly reduced, even during peak traffic periods, and traffic flow will be improved.