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Old 12-27-2019, 02:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Why didn't Elon think of that!

Tesla's immediate rival Rivian R1T and R1S (quad-motors) trucks have a useful trick of its own, tank steering system! 360 turns accomplished by opposite wheel rotation directions, allow the Rivian turn in place. Mindful a lot of (muddy) traction slip is required.
https://twitter.com/Rivian/status/1209806030437154818


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