NHTSA needs to get on the ball...

[figgie]

the finally came around on the self park. Great!

What about the laser light the EU gets and we, AGAIN, don't???

Grrr...

http://www.bmw.de/de/footer/publicat...aserlicht.html

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by figgie

the finally came around on the self park. Great!

What about the laser light the EU gets and we, AGAIN, don't???

Grrr...

http://www.bmw.de/de/footer/publicat...aserlicht.html

Laserlight isn't NHTSA, it's FDA that holds them up. They give type approval since lasers are considered a medical device in the US.

DOT/NHTSA Appropriations Committee approved the proposal to significantly reform FMVSS including Lighting last month. Full details will be published for the public toward the end of the year and go into effect during 2017.

[terrainx]

Originally Posted by figgie

the finally came around on the self park. Great!

What about the laser light the EU gets and we, AGAIN, don't???

Grrr...

http://www.bmw.de/de/footer/publicat...aserlicht.html

Explain the self parking -

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by terrainx

Explain the self parking -

DoT approved the Remote Parking option for US cars a couple of months ago.

[terrainx]

Originally Posted by miamiten

DoT approved the Remote Parking option for US cars a couple of months ago.

Is this initiated via display key?

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by terrainx

Is this initiated via display key?

Currently it utilizes the display key, with app integration coming soon (along with more extensive operation). Existing vehicles can be upgraded but no date of release for this has been finalized.

[terrainx]

Originally Posted by miamiten

Currently it utilizes the display key, with app integration coming soon (along with more extensive operation). Existing vehicles can be upgraded but no date of release for this has been finalized.

After seeing the Tesla summoning (parking into/under trailer) not sure if I'd advise my better half to use this feature.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by terrainx

After seeing the Tesla summoning (parking into/under trailer) not sure if I'd advise my better half to use this feature.

The current functionality of the BMW System is rather basic; suited for forward and reverse movement in a tight space. Remote Parking requires active input from the operator while in use, otherwise the procedure stops. The hardware can support more advanced autonomous maneuvers, but is not programmed to have them active at this time.

The recent incident with the Model S and Beta Testing Summon feature, is about 50/50 fault between Tesla and the operator. Tesla's hardware is not as advanced and at the time of the incident, most of the safe guards could be (and were in this case) inhibited. What warnings remained were ignored by the operator. The software has been updated and requires operator input.