Mercedes beats Tesla to the post

Auto The brand with the star becomes the first manufacturer in the world to certify level 3 autonomous driving in the United States.

Launch slideshow Mercedes is ahead of Tesla in the race for autonomous driving. — DR

Tesla who praises its Auto Pilot despite many setbacks, Mercedes is the first automobile manufacturer in the world to introduce level 3 automated driving in the United States, with Nevada being the first state to confirm compliance of the system. A major milestone that makes the Drive Pilot the first and only Level 3 system allowed. to to be used on American highways in a production vehicle.

S and EQS

Mercedes intends to continue to expand to California later this year, with certification documents already in place. been filed with state authorities. The Drive Pilot will be available in the US as an option on the S-Class and EQS Sedan, with the first cars due to be delivered to customers later this year. Severe; where it’s allowed, the Drive Pilot takes control of the speed, distance and direction until 64 km/h. It adapts to the environment (traffic signs) and reacts to unforeseen situations (braking, avoidance) completely autonomously.