Mercedes-Benz Gets First Level 3 Autonomy in the US—Not Tesla’s FSD?

Mercedes-Benz went on the CES 2023 stage and announced that it will soon get the certification for the first Level 3 Autonomy in the country. The company officially shared this with the world last Thursday, January 26, and is celebrating the achievement that centers on being the first company to get to this level in the United States.

The company's "DRIVE PILOT" got the first certification among all car makers, beating the likes of Honda and Tesla's Full-Self Driving.

Mercedes-Benz gets First Level 3 Autonomy in the US

Mercedes officially announced that it received the first Level 3 Autonomy approval for its "DRIVE PILOT" system, a first in the industry in the US. The company first claimed this at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, where they said they have received official approval from the Nevada Department of Tourism to deploy its self-driving cars.

The German car company also announced that it is now compliant with the State of Nevada's Chapter 482A, one that centers on autonomous vehicles.

Its autonomous drive is the first in the country to get Level 3 autonomy, but not it is only for Nevada state. Mercedes claimed in early January that it already applied for this same certification in California state.

'DRIVE PILOT' Autonomous Driving System

Mercedes' "DRIVE PILOT" is now a level 3 autonomous vehicle in Nevada, and it celebrates this with the world, as more people will get to experience its top technology, especially in the state.

"An unwavering commitment to innovation has consistently guided Mercedes-Benz from the very beginning. It is a very proud moment for everyone to continue this leadership and celebrate this monumental achievement as the first automotive company to be certified for Level 3 conditionally automated driving in the U.S. market," said Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of MBUSA.

Autonomous Driving Cars

Autonomous vehicles are one of the top developments in the automotive industry now, and it is the goal of most manufacturers now. One of the top companies best known for its autonomous driving systems is Tesla, particularly with its FSD and Autopilot, but there is also a goal to develop its robotaxi fleet as per Elon Musk.

There is also a company called Kodiak Robotics, a startup that managed to raise as much as $125 million for its development of the self-driving feature for trucks. One of its most iconic partners is the famed Swedish furniture company, IKEA, which will be using Kodiak's fleet for its delivery of orders and stocks to its retail locations.

Mercedes-Benz's achievement is massive, as not only is it the first car brand in the United States to receive this, but also the first luxury car brand to do so. It beat the likes of Honda, Tesla, GM, Ford, and more, those who frequently talk about their system's capabilities and features, centering on the State of Nevada for now.