DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is adding about 350,000 miles (563,000 kilometers) of roadways in the U.S and Canada to the area where drivers can use the company's “Super Cruise” partially automated driving system.
Super Cruise also has radar in addition to camera sensors, and uses both to spot obstacles, the company said.
Tesla's driver monitoring system relies on detecting torque from hands on the steering wheel to make sure drivers are paying attention.
Critics say that's not enough to make sure drivers are staying alert.
Before the expansion, Super Cruise was able to work on about 400,000 miles (644,000 kilometers) of roads, largely interstate highways or major roads connecting larger cities.
Persons:
Tesla, GM, Cruise, Kelly Funkhouser, ”, Funkhouser, Teslas
Organizations:
DETROIT, —, GM, Consumer, Drivers
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U.S, Canada, Fauquier County , Virginia