Mercedes-Benz has surpassed Tesla to become the first company in the US to receive Autonomy Level 3 approval for its Autopilot. The automaker’s Drive Pilot system, a direct competitor to Tesla’s Autopilot, won the award. Level 3 “conditionally automated” driver’s license spread in Nevada.

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According to Mercedes-Benz, the automaker’s Autopilot will be able to keep the car in lane, change lanes and keep the car a safe distance behind the vehicle in front by adjusting the speed. The company became the first to receive Level 3 approval for an autopilot system in any region of the US, beating Tesla in the race.

However The state of Nevada will allow the use of vehicles only at speeds up to 65 km / h.. Level 3 certification, for example, allows the user is distracted by playing Tetris or reading an article while the car is driving itself. The only requirement is that the driver’s face must remain in front of the camera, if the camera cannot control the pilot, the system is disabled. “This is a very proud moment for all who continue this leadership and celebrate this monumental achievement as the first automotive company certified for Level 3 Conditional Autonomous Driving in the US market,” said Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dimitris Psyllakis.

Autopilot systems are getting safer

Companies like Tesla, which made a billion-dollar profit in 2022, and Mercedes-Benz are investing in the future of the industry. In addition to the growing segment of electric vehicles every year, automakers are investing in the autonomy and safety of cars.

Mercedes-Benz has now received Level 3 approval and Autopilot can travel up to 65 km/h on Nevada roads. However, self-driving cars can cause accidents, and regulators should take all possible precautions before issuing certificates of approval.

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