(Finance) – StellantisItalian-French giant of the car, has presented Stla Autodrive 1.0the first autonomous driving system developed internally which offers free hands and closed eyes (level 3 SAE).
Stla Autodrive allows the Autonomous driving at speed up to 60 km/h reducing the active role of the driver in stop-and-go traffic and offering precious time on the car. Described as “ideal for those who guide in high density urban areas”, Stla Autodrive will allow drivers to dedicate a part of their time on board to activities other than driving, such as watching a movie, reading e-mail, browsing a book Or simply watch the panorama.
“For Stellantis, helping motorists to best use their time is extremely important – he said Ned Curic, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer by Stellantis – By managing routine driving activities, Stla Autodrive will improve the driving experience, making the experience on board more efficient and pleasant “.
The system is designed to be simple: when the conditions of traffic and the environment around the car allow it, the driver is notified that Stla Autodrive is ready to go into operation. Once activated through a button, the system takes control of the vehicle Maintaining the safety distances, adjusting the speed and managing the steering and braking seamlessly based on the flow of traffic.
TO higher speedsStla Autodrive offers adaptive cruise control and the maintenance functions of the lane in the level 2 modes (hands on the steering wheel) and level 2+ (hands free, eyes on the road).
Stla Autodrive was designed as an evolving platform, with developments in progress and future updates Potentially capable of offering: operation with free hands and with eyes closed at higher speeds, up to 95 km/h; improved off-road automation for some models.