Tesla's Electric Pickup Will Use System Similar to That of Mercedes-Benz Articulated Buses Operating in São Paulo

Tesla’s Electric Pickup Will Use System Similar to That of Mercedes-Benz Articulated Buses Operating in São Paulo

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 07/07/2021 at 12:43

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Claims That the Cybertruck, Electric Pickup That Surprised Everyone in 2019, Will Have a System Similar to the O500 Buses from Mercedes-Benz That Operate in SP

The system works so that the vehicle can execute tight turns and more agile maneuvers. The electric pickup, Tesla Cybertruck, had its design revealed at the end of 2019 and caught everyone’s attention due to its futuristic body covered in straight panels and strong creases. According to CEO Elon Musk, the vehicle will have a system similar to the O500 bus from Mercedes-Benz that operates in SP.

The Tesla CEO’s Announcement About the Electric Pickup

Even after nearly two years, there is still no set date for the arrival of Tesla’s electric pickup in the market, but Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk revealed some very interesting news.

The millionaire stated on Twitter that the Cybertruck will be similar to what was shown, however, the company is adding rear-wheel steering, aiming for the pickup to make sharper turns and more agile maneuvers.

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System Similar to the O500 Bus

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The system that Tesla will place in its model is expected to be similar to that seen in the O500 bus from Mercedes-Benz that operates in SP. In the Mercedes-Benz buses, the rear axle is steerable and responds to the action of the steering wheel, just like the front axle, but in the opposite direction, helping to execute tighter turns.

In the case of the Mercedes-Benz buses operating in SP, the mechanism is basic: axle with articulated arms and an electronic sensor that works based on the impulse of the steering wheel turn and commands the hydraulic pump responsible for the movement of the wheel assembly.

Response to Competition

The system similar to the Mercedes-Benz buses operating in SP announced by Tesla is a response to the competition. Soon after the company announced the arrival of the electric pickup Cybertruck, competitors Rivian and GMC announced their pickups, also electric, R1T and Hummer EV, respectively.

The two companies came with a system of four-wheel steering, making Tesla’s initial design obsolete. Furthermore, the Hummer was presented with a technology known as “crab walk,” where all wheels can be turned in the same direction, allowing the vehicle to move at 90 degrees.

The Rivian model, on the other hand, has electric motors in each of the four wheels, allowing the pickup’s wheels to turn independently, changing direction without moving from its spot.

Tesla’s Electric Pickup Will Use System Similar to That of Mercedes-Benz Articulated Buses Operating in São Paulo

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Tesla’s Electric Pickup Will Use System Similar to That of Mercedes-Benz Articulated Buses Operating in São Paulo

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Claims That the Cybertruck, Electric Pickup That Surprised Everyone in 2019, Will Have a System Similar to the O500 Buses from Mercedes-Benz That Operate in SP

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