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Mercedes dials up the speed on its hands-free, eyes-off Drive Pilot feature

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Mercedes-Benz's Level 3 “conditionally automated driving” feature is getting a speed bump.

The system will now support speeds of up to 95km/h ( 59mph ) on German motorways.

Drive Pilot allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals under certain conditions.

It is currently approved for use in only two states in the US : California and Nevada .

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66

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semi-formal

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English

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