> the levels describe modes of operation, not immutable car classifications
Look at the column where human attention is required ("Monitoring of Driving Environment"). Every car in existence requires human monitoring in every driving mode.
The moment attention is not required, the car company becomes liable. Volvo will release a level 4 car this year where they assume liability, however, that is only for a hundred people in Sweden.
"Around the corner" means widely available, and that's just not the case.
Right now Tesla does not reliably save the data from its accidents. How could a car company assume liability when they can't even save the data?
Look at the column where human attention is required ("Monitoring of Driving Environment"). Every car in existence requires human monitoring in every driving mode.
The moment attention is not required, the car company becomes liable. Volvo will release a level 4 car this year where they assume liability, however, that is only for a hundred people in Sweden.
"Around the corner" means widely available, and that's just not the case.
Right now Tesla does not reliably save the data from its accidents. How could a car company assume liability when they can't even save the data?