Mercedes Will Launch Drive Pilot Level 3 Autonomous System in Germany
Mercedes is planning to launch a new Level 3 autonomous driving system called Drive Pilot. This system is set to launch in early 2022 and will be available for the S-class and EQS models.Recently, Mercedes has received regulatory approval in Germany for Drive Pilot, as reported by Car and Driver.This system is operable at up to 37 mph (roughly around 59.5 km/h) on designated highways in Germany and allows hands-free driving under certain conditions.Unlike the Level 2 systems like the one we find in Cadillac's Super Cruise, Mercedes' Driver Pilot does not require the driver to be looking at the road.Mercedes' Drive Pilot will be available in Germany for the S-class sedan first, and then for the electric EQS. Mercedes also stated that they are testing the system in the ...