Mercedes’ Drive Pilot system is designed to work on highways in dense traffic at speeds of less than 40 miles per hour. The Mercedes system is considered Level 3 Automation, as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers. The system complies with Nevada’s traffic regulations for autonomous vehicles, according to Mercedes, which says it hopes to get certification in California soon. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, however, has said cameras alone are sufficient. The Mercedes system also uses a rear-facing a camera in the back window, a microphone to listen for emergency vehicles and road wetness sensors inside the wheel well.

Source: CNN January 28, 2023 14:46 UTC