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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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The route profile, events occurring on the route and traffic signs are all analysed and taken into consideration. The redundant architecture includes the brake system, the steering, the power supply as well as parts of the sensor technology such as those for environment awareness and driving dynamics calculation.

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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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EXCLUSIVE: Neuralink dragged into humane testing lawsuit – Timeline of Events

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We have put together an exclusive timeline of events based on interviews and an examination of over 700 pages of documents that UC Davis was required to turn over to the PCRM. Timeline of Events. Beckham said that these complaints can take a while to work through the legal system. Staff euthanized the monkey two days later.

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Waymo riders most frequently travel to these areas of San Francisco: data

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Between September and February, Waymo robotaxis carried over 530,000 passengers around the city, most frequently bringing passengers to job centers like the Financial District, event hubs like the Chase Center, and other areas—especially those with difficult parking situations.

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Ricardo testing finds DPF regeneration spikes particulate emissions, resulting in exceedance of Euro limits

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Testing of two popular Euro 6d-temp diesels by Ricardo, commissioned by the environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E), has found that the periodic regeneration of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) in the light-duty vehicles can generate spikes of particulate emissions of more than 1,000 times the normal rate.

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Daimler and Bosch jointly premiere Automated Valet Parking in China

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Automated Valet Parking, to the extent legally allowed where used, enables vehicles to proceed to an assigned space and for the user to retrieve the vehicle via their smartphone. In modern urban parking environments, shortages of parking spaces, locating suitable parking spots, and other issues, present inconveniences for vehicle owners.

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Tesla homeowners sue over affect of device replace on EV batteries

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The lawsuit claims Tesla’s updates and their results violate environment and federal regulations as a result of they are able to shorten using area via as much as 20% and will require some homeowners to switch batteries at a price of $15,000. Tesla didn’t in an instant reply to a request for remark.