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The article doesn’t mention the cutoff speed for L3 though. I think in Germany it is limited to 60km/h or 40mi/h. Also, only certified in Nevada currently (but

The article doesn’t mention the cutoff speed for L3 though. I think in Germany it is limited to 60km/h or 40mi/h. Also, only certified in Nevada currently (but California to follow soon). And seems like available only in S class or EQS class. Basically, for now benefits chauffeurs of expensive limo companies ferrying customers along the Las Vegas strip (admittedly an over simplification for the purpose of humour)

_the_inflator 4y ago
This has changed. Starting 2023 130km/h. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Hochautomatisiertes-Fahren-bis-130-km-h-in-Deutschland-7446917.html https://www.heise.de/news/Hochautomatisiertes-Fahren-bis-130...
- trompetenaccoun 4y ago
  Oh Germany. Cannabis legalization and everything else: "We need to study the potential effects for 20 years to be absolutely sure it's safe." Allowing Mercedes let cars drive 130km/h on their own: "Seems about fine, signed." Not complaining about the lack of bureaucracy in this case but it is crazy how fast they got the initial law change passed and now they've even updated the speed to 130, even though no car is capable of qualifying yet.
  - stillworks 4y ago
    I am guessing the State of California is sitting locked and loaded waiting to sign this off as well.
  - formerly_proven 4y ago
    One of those things is a social issue and the other is an economic issue. Germany leans conservative on one and liberal on the other.
  - lm28469 4y ago
    Now tell me how many people can afford weed vs how many people can afford a brand new self driving Mercedes
  - akmarinov 4y ago
    It's almost like the automotive industry has a huge influence over legislation
    - LargoLasskhyfv 4y ago
      There is(was?) a phrase here: „Wenn Volkswagen hustet, geht es Niedersachsen nicht gut.“ meaning If VW is coughing (the whole of) Niedersachsen suffers. Apparently said by former chancellor Gerhard Schröder. https://gutezitate.com/zitat/152677 https://gutezitate.com/zitat/152677 Also https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article167476785/Ohne-Volkswagen-ist-Niedersachsen-nichts.html https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article167476785/Ohne-Volkswa... (use translation services, damn it!) Furthermore https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/vw-gesetz-faq-101.html https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/vw-gesetz-faq-101.html (see above) I guess similar applies to Mercedes, BMW in their respective states.
- dx034 4y ago
  It's legally possible but no car uses it. Mercedes might be the first but they're still limiting at lower speeds.

_the_inflator 4y ago

This has changed. Starting 2023 130km/h. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Hochautomatisiertes-Fahren-bis-130-km-h-in-Deutschland-7446917.html https://www.heise.de/news/Hochautomatisiertes-Fahren-bis-130...

trompetenaccoun 4y ago
Oh Germany. Cannabis legalization and everything else: "We need to study the potential effects for 20 years to be absolutely sure it's safe." Allowing Mercedes let cars drive 130km/h on their own: "Seems about fine, signed." Not complaining about the lack of bureaucracy in this case but it is crazy how fast they got the initial law change passed and now they've even updated the speed to 130, even though no car is capable of qualifying yet.
- stillworks 4y ago
  I am guessing the State of California is sitting locked and loaded waiting to sign this off as well.
- formerly_proven 4y ago
  One of those things is a social issue and the other is an economic issue. Germany leans conservative on one and liberal on the other.
- lm28469 4y ago
  Now tell me how many people can afford weed vs how many people can afford a brand new self driving Mercedes
- akmarinov 4y ago
  It's almost like the automotive industry has a huge influence over legislation
  - LargoLasskhyfv 4y ago
    There is(was?) a phrase here: „Wenn Volkswagen hustet, geht es Niedersachsen nicht gut.“ meaning If VW is coughing (the whole of) Niedersachsen suffers. Apparently said by former chancellor Gerhard Schröder. https://gutezitate.com/zitat/152677 https://gutezitate.com/zitat/152677 Also https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article167476785/Ohne-Volkswagen-ist-Niedersachsen-nichts.html https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article167476785/Ohne-Volkswa... (use translation services, damn it!) Furthermore https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/vw-gesetz-faq-101.html https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/vw-gesetz-faq-101.html (see above) I guess similar applies to Mercedes, BMW in their respective states.
dx034 4y ago
It's legally possible but no car uses it. Mercedes might be the first but they're still limiting at lower speeds.