The Electric Mercedes-Benz G 580 Sees Your Crabwalking Hummer, Ups The Ante By Rotating In Place

To be clear, the new G 580 With EQ Technology is a step in the right way

but the Mercedes-Benz G-Series SUVs aren't going all electric (at least not yet

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Mercedes' model portfolio won't accomplish that target by 2030 as originally stated).

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It's a bit odd that Mercedes uses the term "With EQ Technology" in all of the marketing materials

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That term has only previously been used to Mercedes' plug-in and hybrid vehicles,

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including the future Mercedes-AMG G 63 and Mercedes-Benz G 550 from 2025

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