Mercedes-Benz is launching an upgraded version of its DRIVE PILOT system (SAE Level 3) in Germany by early 2025, enabling automated driving at speeds of up to 95 km/h on motorways.
Existing customers will receive the upgrade for free, either via over-the-air (OTA) updates or through a workshop visit, with no hardware changes required. This makes DRIVE PILOT the world’s fastest Level 3 system in a production vehicle.
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The system allows drivers to hand over control in certain traffic conditions, freeing them to focus on secondary activities like working or streaming content.
It uses redundant safety architecture and a combination of cameras, sensors, and LiDAR to ensure precise navigation.
Mercedes-Benz aims to enable speeds of up to 130 km/h by the end of the decade, while also testing new turquoise marker lights to signal the system’s activation.
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