Mercedes has confirmed the so-called tank turn feature for its upcoming electric G-Class.
, where a vehicle is able to turn on the spot—a full 360 degrees—by spinning the left and right wheels in opposite directions, made possible by the R1T's four electric motors, we've seen other automakers either launch or hint at similar novelties.what it calls the crab walk
. Here an all-wheel-steering system enables all four wheels to turn in unison, enabling the vehicle to move diagonally side to side. Mercedes-Benz has now released a video depicting a prototype of its EQG completing a tank turn. Mercedes calls it the G-Turn, and said the feature will be available on the production EQG. The electric G-Class is expected to arrive in 2024, though it isn't clear if the G-Turn will be available at launch.The feature is made possible by four independently controlled electric motors, a setup Mercedes previewed on an. You'll notice Mercedes has demonstrated the feature on loose soil.
At the EQG concept's reveal, Mercedes said the planned production version would match the off-road capability of the gas-powered G-Class, including the ability to tackle 100% grades in suitable terrain. The concept had a ladder frame and 2-speed gearbox for off-road gear reduction, just like in the gas-powered model.advanced silicon-anode battery chemistry
to pack in more range without packaging sacrifices. It will be supplied by Mercedes-backed Sila, which plans to start manufacturing cells in Washington State mid-decade for a planned “range-extended” version of the EQG. Mercedes also plans to use this chemistry in other future models.
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