"But its abilities were limited by regulation, and it was very expensive to build. The system would only work on certain pieces of highways in Nevada and California, at speeds of up to 40 mph, in good weather and during daytime, and only if the road had readable markings and lines. What's more, customers had to spec their cars with the right hardware and then pay a $2,500 yearly subscription to use the feature."
"Mercedes-Benz is pausing the rollout of its Drive Pilot system, the first and so far only Level 3-certified assisted driving system that enables true eyes-off and hands-off driving in the United States. The feature debuted with much fanfare in late 2023 on the EQS EV and S-Class gas sedan, but now the automaker has decided to put the brakes on the system."
Mercedes-Benz paused deployment of Drive Pilot, the first U.S. Level 3 eyes-off, hands-off automated driving system. Drive Pilot launched in late 2023 on the EQS and S-Class and could assume vehicle control but was limited by speed and operating conditions. The system operated only on selected highway segments in Nevada and California at speeds up to 40 mph in good daytime weather with readable lane markings. Customers required specific hardware and a $2,500 annual subscription. The facelifted S-Class will not include Drive Pilot. Mercedes will move forward with MB.Drive Assist Pro, a Level 2++ system that requires hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
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