NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
- 12 SUPER CRUISE-EQUIPPED CADILLAC CT6 VEHICLES WILL CROSS
THROUGH 16 STATES, PLUS WASHINGTON,
D.C., AS THEY MAKE THEIR WAY FROM NEW YORK TO CALIFORNIA
- PROGRAM MARKS FIRST TIME SUPER CRUISE WILL BE DEMONSTRATED
ON NEW YORK CITY FREEWAYS
- SUPER CRUISE IS THE WORLD'S FIRST TRUE HANDS-FREE DRIVING
SYSTEM FOR THE FREEWAY, AVAILABLE IN THE 2018 CADILLAC CT6
Beginning today, Cadillac embarked on the first official
hands-free drive on freeways from one side of the country to the
other, using the industry-leading Super Cruise technology. A select
group of key stakeholders and media will put the power of Super
Cruise technology to the test in twelve Super Cruise-equipped
Cadillac CT6 vehicles, which departed this morning from Cadillac
House in New York City and will
travel to Los Angeles, California.
Crossing through 16 states, plus the District of Columbia, in Super Cruise-equipped
Cadillac CT6 vehicles, the drive program will make stops in major
cities across the U.S. including: Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Memphis, Tennessee; Dallas, Texas; Santa
Fe, New Mexico and Phoenix,
Arizona. Super Cruise is Cadillac's innovative driver
assistance feature, which enables hands-free, driver-assisted
operation on 130,000 miles of limited access, divided freeways in
the U.S.
"Cadillac is setting new industry standards with ground-breaking
driver assistance technologies like Super Cruise, the world's first
true hands-free driving system for the freeway," said Johan de Nysschen, Cadillac president. "We are
excited to bring Super Cruise, a true testament to Cadillac's
innovative spirit and technical capability, on its first-ever
hands-free drive on freeways from coast to coast."
The multi-state, cross-country drive marks the first time that
Super Cruise technology will be demonstrated on New York City freeways. Cadillac has been
granted a New York automated
vehicle testing license under a new law championed, enacted and
advanced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
"We are proud to work hand-in-hand with government officials to
continue to develop new technologies that will define the future of
transportation in the U.S.," said de Nysschen. "It's especially
fitting to kick off this drive in New
York City, the home of Cadillac's new global headquarters,
and we're honored to have the support of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Lieutenant Governor
Kathy Hochul, both of whom foster
New York's leadership in
innovation and cutting-edge technology."
To celebrate the historic drive, Cadillac hosted a press
conference with Hochul at Cadillac House in New York City. The Lieutenant Governor and de
Nysschen sent off the fleet of Super Cruise-equipped vehicles, led
by a police escort, as they embarked on the cross-country
journey.
"Revolutions in transportation were at the heart of New York's original rise to national
prominence and economic prosperity, and this cross-country
demonstration continues that tradition," said Hochul. "By
changing state law to allow automated vehicle testing and
partnering with Cadillac to bring its headquarters to New York City, Governor Cuomo has positioned
New York State to take the lead in
the development of the driverless/hands-free technology that is
rapidly transforming the automotive industry."
Super Cruise will be available this fall in the 2018 Cadillac
CT6. Unlike other driver assistance systems, Super Cruise utilizes
two advanced technology systems — a driver attention system and
precision LiDAR map data — which brings a new level of technology
and intuitive control to further elevate freeway driving.
ABOUT CADILLAC
Cadillac has been a leading luxury
auto brand since 1902. Today Cadillac is growing globally, driven
by an expanding product portfolio featuring distinctive design and
technology. More information on Cadillac appears at
www.cadillac.com. Cadillac's media website with information, images
and video can be found at media.cadillac.com.
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