Intelligent headlights boost energy efficiency and drive decarbonization

The key to achieving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in transportation lies in the effectiveness of vehicles and their associated mechatronic systems. A notable example of a mechatronic system is the headlamp at the front of a vehicle, which emits adaptive headlights, such as the well-known adaptive cornering lights or glare-free high beam. The rise of these and other Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) has led to a proliferation of sensor data. However, the full potential of ADAS sensor data for increasing energy efficiency has not yet been exploited in the past. This study demonstrates that utilizing the data to dynamically adapt headlights to the upcoming driving scenario leads to a substantial reduction in power consumption. This objective is pursued by focusing on the predominant carbon footprint driver, namely the low beam.