Recently, BMW, the global luxury car manufacturer, announced a major breakthrough. The company has obtained the approval of relevant German departments, becoming the world’s first car manufacturer equipped with L2+intelligent driving assistance system and L3 auto drive system on the same model. This milestone achievement not only demonstrates BMW’s profound accumulation and technological strength in the field of intelligent driving, but also opens a new chapter for future driving experiences.
It is reported that this intelligent driving function that integrates L2+and L3 will be officially launched in the German market in August this year and will be first installed in the new BMW 7 Series models. The L2+intelligent assisted driving system can allow drivers to relax their hands for a long time while driving at speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour on highways, but requires drivers to maintain attention to the road ahead and be ready to take over the vehicle at any time. In addition, the system also has an autonomous lane change function, which can complete the lane change operation without the driver touching the steering wheel again, further improving the convenience and safety of driving.
The L3 auto drive system is more advanced. It can allow the driver to temporarily disengage from the driving task when the speed is less than 60 km/h under the conditions of highway congestion, and move his sight and attention away from the road for in car activities such as making calls and reading. However, once the system issues a takeover prompt, the driver needs to quickly take over the vehicle again to ensure driving safety. The implementation of this feature marks another significant leap forward for BMW in autonomous driving technology.
BMW’s remarkable achievements in the field of intelligent driving are inseparable from its mature and comprehensive R&D system and strict testing standards. The BMW Group Future Mobility Development Center, located in Sokolov, Czech Republic, is BMW’s largest testing site worldwide, dedicated to the research and testing of driver assistance systems and autonomous driving technology. Here, BMW simulates various possible driving scenarios, including urban, rural, highway, and automatic parking, to ensure the authenticity and reliability of the technology.
In addition, BMW has also demonstrated a strong commitment to intelligent driving technology in the Chinese market. As one of the largest luxury car brands in China, BMW has established a research and development department in China for nearly 20 years and has now built the largest and most complete research and development network outside of Germany. BMW China’s R&D department not only has the full process R&D function for automobiles, but also has the ability to develop full stack intelligent connected vehicle software. It is committed to combining intelligent driving technology with the characteristics of the Chinese market to create intelligent driving products that better meet the needs of Chinese consumers.
BMW was approved to equip L2+and L3 auto drive system at the same time in Germany, which undoubtedly set a new benchmark for the entire automotive industry. The launch of this innovative technology will not only significantly improve the comfort and convenience of driving, but also open up broader space for the future development of intelligent driving. With the continuous advancement of technology and the gradual maturity of the market, we have reason to believe that the driving experience in the future will become safer, smarter, and more enjoyable.
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