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Mercedes' Next Off-Roader Could Literally Float, Patent Shows
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mercedes-Benz has filed a patent for a novel two-axle SUV equipped with inflatable wheel-arch inserts and software stabilization designed to enable the vehicle to float. Propulsion while on water would be achieved through the vehicle's wheels.
WHY IT MATTERS
This patent indicates that luxury automakers are exploring amphibious vehicle capabilities for future production models.
A new Mercedes-Benz patent outlines a two-axle SUV that can float using inflatable wheel-arch inserts, wheel-based propulsion, and software-controlled stability.
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