# How Quantum Computing Is Optimizing Traffic Flow in Smart Cities

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Podcast: [Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo: Hardware, Software, and Enterprise Quantum](https://stenobird.com/podcast/quantum-computing-business-with-fexingo-hardware-software-and-enterprise-quantum-7872009)
Published: 2026-07-17T20:52:31+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how quantum computing is being used to optimize traffic flow in smart cities, reducing congestion and emissions. They focus on a specific pilot project by Volkswagen in Lisbon, Portugal, where a quantum algorithm rerouted 500 buses in real time, cutting average commute times by 22 percent. The discussion covers how quantum algorithms handle combinatorial optimization problems that classical computers struggle with, the role of hybrid quantum-classical systems, and the broader implications for urban planning and logistics. Lucas explains the technical breakthrough using a D-Wave quantum annealer, while Luna raises practical questions about scalability and cost. The episode ties the technology to real-world impact, offering listeners a concrete example they can cite. #QuantumComputing #SmartCities #TrafficOptimization #Volkswagen #D_Wave #QuantumAnnealing #UrbanPlanning #Logistics #Transportation #Lisbon #CombinatorialOptimization #HybridQuantum #BusinessTechnology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TechInnovation #Sustainability #QuantumAlgorithms Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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