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

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

DRIVE PILOT enables customers to hand the driving task over to the system under certain conditions in heavy traffic or congestion situations on suitable motorway sections in Germany up to a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). The route profile, events occurring on the route and traffic signs are all analysed and taken into consideration.

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

Green Car Congress

On suitable freeway sections and where there is high traffic density, DRIVE PILOT can offer to take over the dynamic driving task, up to the speed of 40 mph. The route profile, events occurring on the route and traffic signs are correspondingly taken into consideration. accidents or road works).

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News: 2023 Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric

Clean Fleet Report

Trousdale Ventures, which acquired the Meyers Manx brand just before the Manx creator Bruce Meyers passed away in 2021, recently pulled the sheet off the all-new, all-electric Meyers Manx at a casual-but-posh event in Malibu. 1,650 pounds with the 40-kWh battery 0-60 mph, 4.5 Why Malibu? Why Malibu? Pricing and Availability.

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Tesla Owner Electrifies Autocross Event With Roadster Fun (Video)

All Cars Electric

How do you legally have fun with a $109,000 electric sportscar that can do 0-60 in under 4 seconds, has excellent grip, and a top speed of 125 mph? That’s exactly the question facing many Tesla Roadster owners looking to test their cars - and themselves - to the limit in a safe environment. The solution?

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

It was a Polaris GEM , it ran at 25 miles per hour (mph). There was no NEV legislation on the books that made it legal,” White said. “I It went up to 50 mph.”. The new chapter’s first official event was an EV version of a poker run. White plans to “institutionalize” the DEED event by holding a similar rally every April.