Mercedes Test Vehicle spotted on M25
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Driving along M25 near Cobham today I spotted this A220d on German plates. The interior was full of wires and gizmos and there were ‘test vehicle’ signs on the doors. Thing is…..the driver was typing away on a laptop whilst the passengers left hand hovered over the steering wheel!
Seemed a bit dubious if you ask me….passenger didn’t look like she wanted to be photographed by my passenger!
Seemed a bit dubious if you ask me….passenger didn’t look like she wanted to be photographed by my passenger!
Probably testing of Level 3 system for the UK
"The German manufacturer is the first automotive company in the world to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system, which was granted by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
Level 3 refers to the automated driving function taking over certain driving tasks. However, a driver is still required and must be ready to take control of the vehicle at all times when prompted to intervene by the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz says that customers will be able to buy an S-Class with the Drive Pilot technology in the first half of 2022, enabling them to drive in conditionally automated mode at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37mph) in heavy traffic or congested situations on suitable stretches of motorway in Germany."
Source: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news...
"The German manufacturer is the first automotive company in the world to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system, which was granted by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
Level 3 refers to the automated driving function taking over certain driving tasks. However, a driver is still required and must be ready to take control of the vehicle at all times when prompted to intervene by the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz says that customers will be able to buy an S-Class with the Drive Pilot technology in the first half of 2022, enabling them to drive in conditionally automated mode at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37mph) in heavy traffic or congested situations on suitable stretches of motorway in Germany."
Source: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news...
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