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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system for conditionally automated driving. With the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017, Germany was the first country to create a legal basis for the intended use of these systems.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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Deceleration is also applied to detected vehicles ahead until they come to a standstill, for example at traffic lights. A new feature of the EQS is a visualiZation in the infotainment system (MBUX Mercedes-Benz User Experience) showing whether the available battery capacity is sufficient to return to the starting point without charging.

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UR:BAN research project gives mid-term update on advanced driver assistance systems, connected vehicles

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New technologies support panoramic sensing capabilities, allowing an evaluation of space available for possible lateral avoidance (swerving) maneuvers. All these challenges are supported by studies of legal issues and effectiveness evaluation. Areas of effective application, legal issues. Human Factors in Traffic.

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Ford, Vodafone testing tech that can automatically warn other drivers of accidents ahead, create corridor

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Ford and Vodafone are now testing connected vehicle technology that could alert drivers to an accident ahead moments after it has happened. But even in those countries where it is already a legal requirement for drivers to take this approach, many drivers still do not comply. —Hannes Ametsreiter, CEO, Vodafone Germany.

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Mercedes-Benz first automotive company to certify SAE Level 3 automated driving system for US market; Nevada first state

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DRIVE PILOT will be available in the US market as an option for model year 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS Sedan models, with the first cars delivered to customers in the second half of 2023. Once conditions are suitable, the system indicates availability on the control buttons. accidents or road works).

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Tesla order configurator revealed for ‘Foundation Series’ Cybertruck

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The range extender isn’t yet available, and it’s expected to begin production in late 2024. Now, the no-resale agreement can be found in Tesla’s order configurator for the Cybertruck, saying that those who try to flip the vehicles within a year could be subject to up to $50,000 in legal penalties.

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Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

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The engine delivers up to a 6% improvement in fuel efficiency, based on the World Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), while adhering to the latest stringent Euro 6 emissions standards. liter EcoBlue is also available with 130 PS and 105 PS power outputs. In addition to the new 185 PS variant, the 2.0-liter

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