German automaker Mercedes-Benz has said that its putting the brakes on developing self-driving cars. Earlier today, News.com.au reported that Ola Kallenius Daimler chair and Mercedes head of cars spoke to journalists, telling them the company is shifting its approach to self-driving vehicles. [Read: Nearly 90% of Americans don’t trust self-driving cars] In the near future the German marque will focus on electric platforms and autonomous trucks. With regard to full autonomy we switched the priority in terms of deployment of technology and moved trucks ahead of cars. According to Kallenius, self-driving trucks represent the most attractive business opportunity at the…

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