California allows Mercedes-Benz's self-driving system 'Drive Pilot' to be put on the road

News on June 9, according to Reuters, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today granted Mercedes-Benz California’s first autonomous vehicle deployment license. This means that Mercedes-Benz’s driver assistance system “Drive” Pilot" can operate on designated highways without driver intervention.

According to the DMV, they will grant the license to Mercedes-Benz's L3 "Drive Pilot" system, which allows the driver to legally take their eyes off the steering wheel, but must be able to step in when needed. It is worth mentioning that the system can only operate during the day at no more than 40 miles per hour (about 64.37 kilometers) on the highway.

According to the editor’s understanding, the autonomous vehicle deployment permit issued by the DMV allows Mercedes-Benz to operate in California Its “Drive Pilot" system. At the same time, Tesla's L2 driver assistance system "Autopilot" is still waiting for DMV approval.

According to the official website of Mercedes-Benz, currently Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans and EQS electric vehicles can optionally be equipped with The "Drive Pilot" driving assistance system worth US$5,000 (approximately RMB 35,600).

As autonomous driving technology gradually matures in the automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz's obtaining a license for the California market marks its move towards has reached an important milestone. As more and more car manufacturers compete to develop autonomous driving technology, this field will usher in new innovations and developments in the future.

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