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The Pope's New Ride Is This Electric G-Class

  • The Pope is finally going electric.
  • His newest Popemobile is a coach-built, specialized version of the Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology.
  • It's got an open-air seating area for Pope Francis, a height-adjustable swivel chair and a removable top to protect him from the elements.

Mercedes has unveiled the latest version of the Pope's open-air transportation, lovingly called the "Popemobile." The 2024 edition has gone electric, with a cut-roof design based on the awfully named "G 580 with EQ technology." Or, as everyone else calls it, the electric G.

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