This. It matters how you achieve level three. MBs solution requires a lot of legwork to build the datasets describing the specific roads where the L3 capability

This. It matters how you achieve level three. MBs solution requires a lot of legwork to build the datasets describing the specific roads where the L3 capability can then operate. There’s a massive amount to do in this approach to even come close to supporting a useful subset of all roads in their key markets. To my mind, Tesla is playing a long game betting on achieving a more generalised solution that doesn’t rely on having a detailed database encompassing every inch of many roads in vast amounts of detail that have to be captured in a costly, resource intensive effort. That, or their vast fleet of vehicles is gathering the data for them to leapfrog the likes of MB to higher levels of autonomy using a fused approach in the future. No other manufacturer yet has a comparable on the road data gathering capability. It’s a matter of opinion right now which of these stands a better chance of succeeding at higher levels of autonomy alone - the best chance may be a synthesis of both, or something else entirely. Fanboy holy wars aren’t going to resolve any of this.