Cool feature: The Rivian R1T and R1S are equipped with a "Tank Turn" feature, allowing the vehicle to rotate 360 degrees in place by spinning the left and right wheels in opposite directions.
This was a demo they did in a video but it's not available to anyone who actually owns one of these. I believe the EV Mercedes G Wagon does have it as a feature though.
Could you edit your comment? This is incorrect. It was a demo, but they chose not to do it because it does so much damage to ground surface, and their vehicles are intended to be used in places like national parks where that matters a lot.
Seems like I can not edit it. Sorry
Very neat! I bet it isn't good for the tires though haha.
The Mercedes G implementation of this specifically called out not to use this feature on pavement :)
That’s hell on the tires if they are fixed axle isn’t it?
Not if you are on a loose offroad surface. The Sherp offroad vehicle for example, only turns this way.