Gaishi Automotive News On December 17, Mercedes-Benz announced that its updated DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system has been officially approved by the German Federal Motor Transport Administration.
, Photo source: Mercedes-Benz, it is reported that under certain conditions, drivers can use the Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system on the 13,191-kilometer-long German highway network and travel at a speed of up to 95 kilometers per hour, making DRIVE PILOT the fastest L3 autonomous driving certification system among standard production vehicles.
, At the same time, Mercedes-Benz said its latest DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system is expected to be available in Germany in the spring of 2025, with a starting price of 5,950 euros, including value-added tax.
Existing DRIVE PILOT customers can get updates for free through OTA (Wireless Update Technology), and software updates do not require changes to any vehicle components.
According to reports, two luxury sedans, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS, can choose to be equipped with the DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system.
When the DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system is activated, drivers can legally engage in other activities, such as watching TV, watching movies through the Sony Ridevu app, reading newspapers, working or resting.
This allows customers to drive more frequently and for longer periods in autonomous driving mode while making better use of their free time.
, The development goal of Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT is to provide customers with faster speeds, longer driving times, and higher comfort and safety.
Currently, German law allows a maximum speed of 130 kilometers per hour for self-driving cars.
Mercedes-Benz hopes its cars equipped with autonomous driving systems will reach this speed range by 2030.
, It is worth noting that the L3 autonomous driving system can take over some driving tasks, but it still requires driver supervision.
When the vehicle prompts the driver to intervene, the driver must be ready to control the vehicle at all times.
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