RyZt
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I ordered Mach E on day one. Throughout this process, I have assumed that Mach E's ACC (without Hands Free) will work as good as Tesla's Autopilot (without FSD). Recently, in the Hands-Free thread, there have been a few related comments on this comparison, expressing two opposing opinions. However, such comments are scattered in that thread, and there was little "coversation" going on. That's understandable, as the bulk of that thread focus on other topics.
When I raised this topic on that thread, I got one friendly reply from @Stickboy46 that he believes Mach E's ACC (without Hands Free) will ping pong instead of driving in the center of the lane, and cannot handle bends and corners. That does not match my understanding. I want to reach a conclusive answer of Yes or No on whether Mach E's ACC (without Hands Free) will work as good as Tesla's Autopilot (without FSD).
My first hand experience with ACC is very limited. I welcome people with first hand experience to chime in.
Based on my limited first hand experience and online reading, my conclusion remains that Mach E's ACC (without Hands Free) is as good as Tesla's Autopilot (without FSD). I'd be happy to be corrected.
Any one here with first hand experience on 2020 Escape, Edge, Explorer? (maybe it's also available on 2019?) Any one here with extensive first hand experience on ACC with lane centering from other manufacturers? Any one with experience on such a system in both non-Tesla and Tesla?
When I raised this topic on that thread, I got one friendly reply from @Stickboy46 that he believes Mach E's ACC (without Hands Free) will ping pong instead of driving in the center of the lane, and cannot handle bends and corners. That does not match my understanding. I want to reach a conclusive answer of Yes or No on whether Mach E's ACC (without Hands Free) will work as good as Tesla's Autopilot (without FSD).
My first hand experience with ACC is very limited. I welcome people with first hand experience to chime in.
- I did a test drive with Model 3. But it was way too short to get much insight into Tesla's Autopilot.
- I drove a rental 2018/2019 VW Tiguan in Netherland, which I believe has lane centering as part of its ACC feature. I deliberately asserted little force on the steering wheel during highway bends and ramps, and it maneuvered well. I also believe it was able to keep itself in the center of the lane when cruising down a highway.
- I also drove a rental Mazda CX-5 and a rental MINI Clubman. Both had ACC, but not lane centering.
- ACC with Forward Collision Control with Brake Support
- ACC with Stop and Go
- (the previous bullet point plus) Can come to full stop. If completely stopped for more than 3 seconds, driver must press RES button or gas pedal to continue
- Optional and/or standard on 2020 Fusion, Escape, F-150, Expedition
- ACC with Stop and Go and Lane Centering
- (the previous bullet point plus) Keep your vehicle centered in the lane
- Optional and/or standard on 2020 Escape, Edge
- Intelligent ACC
- (the previous bullet point plus) Speed sign recognition, automatically adjust set speed
- Optional and/or standard on 2020 Explorer
- Per Mach E page, it will fall under this category.
- Per Hands Free press release, the "3 second" threshold for "Stop and Go" is increased to 30 seconds for Mach E. It's not clear whether it applies to Hands Free only.
Based on my limited first hand experience and online reading, my conclusion remains that Mach E's ACC (without Hands Free) is as good as Tesla's Autopilot (without FSD). I'd be happy to be corrected.
Any one here with first hand experience on 2020 Escape, Edge, Explorer? (maybe it's also available on 2019?) Any one here with extensive first hand experience on ACC with lane centering from other manufacturers? Any one with experience on such a system in both non-Tesla and Tesla?
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