The speed limit of the level 3 autonomous driving feature on the Genesis G90 will be lowered to a maximum speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour.
According to a source from Hyundai, as quoted by The Korea Herald, the South Korean auto giant recently decided to lower the speed limit of the new system in accordance with international standards set by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), although there is no such regulation in South Korea.
In South Korea, level 3 self-driving vehicles are allowed to drive at speeds of up to 100 km/h on roads, like other vehicles. “Since the Genesis G90 targets drivers not only in Korea but also in the global market, we decided to stick with international standards, prioritizing safety and smooth production operations in various markets,” said a Hyundai Motor official.
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There are six levels of driving automation, which range from fully manual zero to fully autonomous level 5. Level 3 autonomous vehicles can detect road conditions and make their own decisions, such as passing a slow car, but still require human involvement.
As the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe is considering increasing speed limits for self-driving features amid market expansion, Hyundai officials said the automaker could adjust its own speed limits via software updates.
Earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its level 3 autonomous car with ‘Drive Pilot’ mode, marking the industry’s first to earn UNECE certification. Unlike Tesla’s camera-based system, the Mercedes-Benz system uses a variety of ultrasound and humidity sensors.
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This system is an expensive option for high-end models like the S-Class sedan and EQS which are only available in Germany. Other car manufacturers such as Tesla, Polestar and General Motors (GM) will also launch level 3 autonomous cars this year. For the initial stage, it is likely that they will launch the autonomous vehicle in the domestic market.
Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor said it is also working on testing a level 4 autonomous vehicle using the Ioniq 5 electric car. This vehicle is targeted to enter the commercial market next year. Level 4 autonomous vehicles can operate almost independently with little intervention or control by the human driver.
The system is designed to handle unforeseen situations, such as system failures, although a human driver can intervene at any time.
