• ADAS
• ACC
• ABS
• ALC
• AEB
• AES
• APA
• BSM
• CAS
• DDD
• DMS
• Efficiency Assist
• ESC
• Exit Warning
• FCW
• FCTA
• LCA
• LDW
• LKA
• RCTA
• TSR

Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems

Advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) technologies are designed to help drivers operate their vehicles more safely and efficiently. EVKX.net provides detailed information about the different systems in EVs.

Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are available in modern cars to enhance driving performance and safety. These systems work in various ways to assist drivers.

Common ADAS Features

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Automated Lane Change (ALC)
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Automatic Emergency Steering (AES)
• Automatic Parking
• Blind-Spot Monitoring (BSM)
• Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS)
• Driver Drowsiness Detection (DDD)
• Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
• Efficiency Assist
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Exit Warning (EW)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA)
• Lane Centering Assist / AutoSteer (LCA)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Levels of Autonomous Driving

The level of autonomous driving, also known as the autonomy level, refers to the degree of automation and control a vehicle has over its operation.

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) defines six levels of autonomy, describing increasing levels of automation and decreasing need for human input:

Level 0 - No Automation: The driver is responsible for all aspects of driving, including steering, braking, and accelerating.

Level 1 - Driver Assistance: The vehicle has some automation, such as adaptive cruise control or lane departure warning, but the driver is still responsible for most aspects of driving.

Level 2 - Partial Automation: The vehicle can control both steering and acceleration/deceleration under certain conditions, but the driver must remain attentive and ready to take control at any time.

Level 3 - Conditional Automation: The vehicle can handle most driving tasks under certain conditions, but the driver must still be prepared to take control when necessary.

Level 4 - High Automation: The vehicle can operate autonomously in certain driving conditions and scenarios, such as on highways or designated areas, but may still require human intervention.

Level 5 - Full Automation: The vehicle is fully autonomous and can operate in all driving conditions and scenarios without any human input or intervention.

Most vehicles on the market today fall into levels 1-2 of autonomy, while levels 3-5 are still in development and testing phases. Even vehicles with higher levels of autonomy may still require some level of human oversight and intervention in certain situations.

Currently, only the Mercedes EQS is approved for Level 3 autonomy in some markets.