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That might be true, but as opposed to Tesla, Mercedes is willing to take on the liability if something happens while the system is online. If I'm not mistaken
by arlcode 5y ago
That might be true, but as opposed to Tesla, Mercedes is willing to take on the liability if something happens while the system is online.
If I'm not mistaken the law requires a 10 second take over period before it disengages.
For the moment Tesla can't or won't do the same. Not in Germany, Not in America. Nowhere.
In the end we will see who is better (it might be Tesla, or another company, or all of them in close succession).
But right now Tesla is saying and implying a lot of things but still requires the driver to be in full control at any moment (wink-wink nudge-nudge), while Mercedes decided that there are situation where they got this.
- onethought 5y agoYou can take the non beta FSD onto a highway right now and it’ll operate at a lvl3-4 level. Tesla just don’t want to take the liability yet. But Tesla insurance, safety score and FSD beta will likely change that
- arlcode 5y agoI don't doubt that their technology is able to do that. I just think taking on liability is a big deal. Probably several lawyers at MB needed some fresh air when they were asked to formalize this policy. Tesla obviously aims for an all or nothing approach. It's not before a solid level 4 that they want to take this leap. I wonder whether the market (and regulators) will force their hand before they are good and ready.
- onethought 5y agoOn the contrary, Tesla are in the insurance game directly, they are gearing themselves up to be a liability taking machine. Where as Daimler are simply limiting liability through engineering and constraints.