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Quad Motor Mercedes EQG (G-Wagon) with G-Turn (Tank Turn)

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Rivian R1T R1S Quad Motor Mercedes EQG (G-Wagon) with G-Turn (Tank Turn) mercedes-benz-eqg-front-off-road



Additionally, a so-called G-Turn function, activated by a dashboard-mounted button, makes the electric motors on one side turn the wheels forward and those on the opposite side turn the wheels in reverse, allowing the EQG to perform spectacular, on-the-spot 360deg tank turns. The driver can select whether to turn left or right via shift paddles on the steering wheel.
Seems like they figured out how to make it work.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-mercedes-benz-eqg-specs-confirmed-testing-ramps
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This will be perfect for my cul-de-sac!
 

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Each electric motor is able to provide individual drive to each wheel through a mechanical two-speed gearbox, offering both high and low-range gearing

Dual speed gear box will make this an off-road beast compared to that of the Rivian. Lower gearing will mean independent motors will be strong
 
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Each electric motor is able to provide individual drive to each wheel through a mechanical two-speed gearbox, offering both high and low-range gearing

Dual speed gear box will make this an off-road beast compared to that of the Rivian. Lower gearing will mean independent motors will be strong
Perfect for the Kardashians then.
 

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I wonder if the electric version will be as inefficient as the gas model was/ is.
 

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You mean as efficient as the Rivian? 😂
I suppose so!🤣 The only difference is Rivian doesn’t have a gas model with terrible mpg preceding it for comparison.
 
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Its getting the next generation 100kWh EQXX battery with silicone anode so maybe? Hard to make a brick aerodynamic though. Anything less than 250 miles would be bad.
 

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Its getting the next generation 100kWh EQXX battery with silicone anode so maybe? Hard to make a brick aerodynamic though. Anything less than 250 miles would be bad.
I think even with top level Mercedes battery tech they will be lucky to get that just because it’s not a very big vehicle so space for the battery pack would be limited. Maybe they’ve got something up their sleeve though… Mercedes is usually ahead of the game.
 
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It's build on the existing platform-correct? If yes, there are disadvantages to that. Historically, the G has been a very reliable SUV. Looks like Arnold finally got his wish.
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