Thanks. This is what I meant - Level 2 Autonomy, like GM Super Cruise (which is actually better than Tesla, IMO, as it does not require hands on the steering wheel). I understand MME will have the hardware for it but plan was to wait on OTA to activate it). FWIW, I believe Level 3 and Level 4 autonomy will be around well before 2050, but that's off-topic
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. if these newer autonomy systems helps reduce the deaths and problems caused by all the tailgating, inattentive idiots that plague the highways then all the better..
Probably one of those things you have to try. I haven't yet. My friend has a Tesla Model 3 with a 100 mile commute. He says it would be murder w/o the Autopilot.I would imagine what ever it will get won't be activated until late 2021. Personally have little interest in any of the so called 'advanced' self drive systems currently on offer. Until I can have in drive me home from a pub / bar with me sleeping in the back seat it is of little use lol, I doubt we will have that in my life time.
Having looked at videos of GM's super cruse it to me is utterly pointless, as soon as you look away it switches off and there are multiple places where the system switches off and prompts you to take control and not exactly in complex areas either.
Once you are out of the city and on major highways in USA it is endless straight roads with minimal steering input needed not the most taxing of driving and something that cruise control and adaptive cruise control with lane keep already takes care of.
However as the USA road deaths per 100000 are much higher than should really be acceptable in a first world country
That's what Uber is for.
I have it on my Model S and never use it except to show someone that's never been in it how it works. If you enjoy driving, you don't use these things...at least I don't.
My 2016 RAV4 Hybrid has--adaptive cruise control and lane keeping with a warning if the driver does not keep the hands on the wheel after so many seconds-rear cross warning-BlIS warning and beeps. It does not have self parking as my 2017 CMax has. Neither vehicle has auto lane chaning that the MME should have. Ford Self driving cars are being tested in various markets vai Argo Al as found not far from my location in Pittsburgh and Detroit. Ford is expected "limited" self driving (defined areas?) in one form or other for 2022. via the CEO.
Concur.
Or: "I'm driving for hours down the highway to get somewhere and want to be able to stretch and change position for comfort". Not having to touch the wheel significantly helps that situation, as you'd be able to relax and stretch your arms - for me cruise control is a godsend for being able to shift and move my legs on a long drive. The only caveat is that it shouldn't turn off the lane keeping if I look to the side to read a billboard/sign for 10 seconds - it should just beep/announce that I should look forward.
