After Mercedes, but before Tesla, BMW wants to reach the third level in the autonomous driving ranking.
Want this year BMW Introduce level 3, namely in the 7th row. This level has Mercedes Benz already reached, but doesn’t want to go any further for the time being. But trucks are an exception. In Nevada This is also already allowed for Mercedes and BMW already has something in the USA Such things on offer.
This is how you trump it Tesla, whose autopilot system does not exceed level 2 despite the high price. Many people think it’s because of the Sensor technology. Because Tesla only uses camera systems. BMW has installed a whole arsenal of sensors. That also explains the price of a few thousand euros.
At level 2 you have to keep your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes on the traffic. At Level 3, under certain circumstances you are allowed to turn away from traffic and concentrate on other things. Although they allowed 130 kilometers per hour should only be achieved later. This pace will be another two or three years away.
The steering wheel is retracted during autonomous driving and moves out again when the vehicle is handed back. The short transfer time of ten seconds is a criticism of the technology.
They actually wanted to be ready earlier, but – as with Tesla or other manufacturers – that was due to euphoria. Ten years ago it was thought that today all cars would be able to drive themselves.