New Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets Superscreen and smart techMerc is going all-in on the metaverseCat Dow Published: 23 Feb 2023Skip 20 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures.\n1 / 20The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is set to get a swanky new interior featuring a three-screen infotainment suite, selfie camera and library of Gen Z-friendly apps.\nThe pics showcase the new MBUX Entertainment Plus package - a swish Cinemax version of a connected car cabin.\nAdvertisement - Page continues belowThe whole (undoubtedly subscription-based) shebang focusses on superfast connectivity, supersized screens and a seriously wide choice of entertainment.\nThe front passenger will be able to watch all sorts of mindlessly humourful buffooning and make-up tutorials without distracting the driver, due to some clever dimming and camera work.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"New Self-Driving Car Tech Could Make U.S. Roads More Dangerous","slug":"new-self-driving-car-tech-could-make-u-s-roads-more-dangerous","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:31:01.530384","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"This system ranks autonomous driving technologies from 0 (with basic safety features like lane departure warning) up to 5 (a fully self-driving car).\nMercedes-BenzIn the coming months, the most advanced type of self-driving car on the market will hit U.S. roads.\nMercedes’ Level 3 features will work only under 40 miles per hour (the SAE standard).\nMercedes designed a redundant system that acts as a fail-safe in case the self-driving tech malfunctions.\nWhile the name implies otherwise, Tesla’s full self-driving system doesn’t do everything for you — and some users may not be ready to take over.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Geely unveils new electric car brand to take on Tesla, BYD","slug":"geely-unveils-new-electric-car-brand-to-take-on-tesla-byd","publishDate":"2023-02-23 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:31:01.049236","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Linda LewBloombergChinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. unveiled a new high-end line of electric cars as part of a push to make up lost ground to Tesla Inc. and local powerhouse BYD Co.\nShipments of the yet-to-be-priced plug-in hybrid electric L7 SUV will start during the second quarter, Geely said, also showcasing a battery-only prototype that’s near production.\nGeely, one of China’s largest private automakers, already has a suite of electric vehicle brands, including pure battery premium line Zeekr, which it launched in 2021.\nFour of Galaxy’s offerings will be long-range hybrid electric vehicles including the L7 SUV and L6 sedan, while three will be battery EVs.\nAnnual sales were 1.43 million last year, including internal combustion engine cars, compared with a company target of 1.65 million.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Are you a robot?","slug":"are-you-a-robot","publishDate":"2023-02-23 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:31:00.272476","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Why did this happen?\nPlease make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.\nFor more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Mercedes-Benz Approved for Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle in Nevada","slug":"mercedes-benz-approved-for-level-3-autonomous-vehicle-in-nevada","publishDate":"2023-02-23 21:34:53.182000","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:31:00.071548","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Six Levels of Autonomous Vehicle Standards(TNS) — Thanks to Nevada, luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz became the first car company in the U.S. to receive a certification for a Level Three autonomous vehicle, which allows a car to operate itself under certain conditions.The company announced last month that it was able to self-certify its Drive Pilot system to be used in Nevada.\nThe system can control the speed of a vehicle, interpret certain traffic signs and react to some obstructions in the road without the help of a driver.Drive Pilot will be available as an option for its 2024 S-Class and EQS Sedan models, with customer deliveries starting in the second half of 2023, according to Mercedes.Nevada has earned a reputation for having a friendly regulatory environment for autonomous vehicle technology, with the state first allowing these type of vehicles in 2011.\nIt was part of the reason why Mercedes chose to pursue its Level Three system in Nevada, according to Lucas Bolster, principal engineer for automated driving at Mercedes-Benz North America.“The fact that they had a framework for what needs to be achieved to deploy the Level Three system on the market basically gave us the confidence to develop the system for deployment there,” Bolster said.Nevada law allows for autonomous vehicle companies to operate their systems in the state as long as the operator submits a certificate of compliance to the Department of Motor Vehicles.\nThese compliance certificates are completed by the companies and the DMV doesn’t certify or test the vehicles, according to Kevin Malone, public information officer for the DMV.“Nevada law allows all automation levels to operate on public streets,” Malone said in an emailed statement.\n“Mercedes has certified that their technology meets the Nevada ‘minimal risk condition’ requirement, that requires Level Three or higher ‘fully autonomous’ vehicles to be able to stop if there is a malfunction in the system.”Malone declined to share names of other companies that are pursuing Level Three technology in the state since Nevada law requires the DMV to keep the certification status of autonomous vehicle companies confidential.SAE International, formerly Society of Automotive Engineers, lists six levels for its autonomous vehicle standards.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Mercedes lays groundwork for more software-based upgrades","slug":"mercedes-lays-groundwork-for-more-software-based-upgrades","publishDate":"2023-02-23 15:19:57-05:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:31:00.032998","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Software-based vehicle upgrades generated more than $1 billion in revenue for Mercedes-Benz last year, the automaker reports.\nThat's also when Mercedes will roll out a robust menu of on-demand services, including charging and automated driving features.\n\"By 2025, we are targeting more than €2 billion ($2.12 billion) from our connected car park,\" Mercedes-Benz sales chief Britta Seeger said.\n\"Automated driving functions are expected to emerge as our largest software-enabled revenue driver by 2030.\"\n\"This will have a huge impact on our software-enabled revenue.\"
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Want to “change” your fortune? Coin apps might help","slug":"want-to-change-your-fortune-coin-apps-might-help","publishDate":"2023-02-24 05:05:00+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:30:59.378684","feedName":"Image Recognition","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"“Coin collecting apps can be very useful, not only for collectors, but for those who maybe have a small stash of potentially valuable coins at home.\nTo help find one that meets your needs, here are a few of the top apps available for coin collectors (or those curious about a particular coin or small group of coins).\nCheck out all of the coin collecting apps PCGS has to offer, including CoinFacts, HERE.\nSmartphone technology, like coin collecting apps, as well as the millions of other apps that are available, can be a wonderful thing, Sorrick said.\nThat’s the case with coin apps — they’ve made coin collecting and coin identification, simple.”Sorrick claims there’s one non-digital source that can give you information on any particular coin, with more accuracy and credibility, than the best (or most expensive) apps on the market, today.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Officials Want to Ban Remote Control Teledriving in the UK","slug":"officials-want-to-ban-remote-control-teledriving-in-the-uk","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:30:59.191396","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Remote driving from overseas should be banned in the United Kingdom.\nThat’s the recommendation from the Law Commission of England and Wales, a statutory independent body that provides legal advice to the British parliament.\nThere is currently no law in place in the U.K. that specifies a driver must be in a vehicle that they are in control of.\nRelated :Remote Control ‘Teledriving’ Arrives in EuropeWhile the tech is undeniably clever, the idea of vehicles being controlled from remote locations, potentially beyond international borders, has sparked concern.\nIn the longer term, it could set up a full system of remote driving regulation.
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