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automotive2 months ago•4 min saved

Mercedes-Benz VLE 300: eight-seat electric van blends limousine comfort with SUV-like performance

Mercedes-Benz unveils the VLE 300 electric MPV, an 800V, eight-seat van that pairs limousine-level luxury with performance: four-wheel steering for sedan-like handling, AIRMATIC suspension, up to 700+ km (~435 miles) of range, and fast charging capable of adding up to ~355 km (~220 miles) in 15 minutes. Available in Grand Limousine and AMG Line trims, it offers configurable seating (including a center Grand Comfort Seat) and can switch between passenger and cargo configurations; Germany price starts around €82,260.

via Electrek|

#automotive #electric-van #four-wheel-steering

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Ferrari Luce Debuts as LoveFrom-Designed 1,035-HP EV from Jony Ive

Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first full car designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, a luxury EV in SUV-like form with 1,035 hp from four motors, four-wheel steering, and a 122‑kWh pack delivering about 329 miles WLTP; interior and some software are still in pre-production, and pricing starts at €550,000 in Italy with US pricing to be announced.

via Engadget|

#electric-vehicle #ferrari-luce #four-wheel-steering

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

GM Quadrasteer: Groundbreaking Steering, Costly Misstep

GM's Quadrasteer rear-wheel steering system, developed with Delphi for the GMT800 GMC Sierra Denali, cut turning radius and improved stability when towing, using multiple modes and limited rear-wheel angles. Yet it carried a $7,000 price tag and added about 350 lb to the truck, which led to weak sales and its removal from GM’s lineup by 2005; the concept resurfaced in the 2026 Sierra EV in limited trims, though GM cautions about broader rollout amid EV development delays.

via Jalopnik|

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