Mercedes-Benz just announced a new ride for Pope Francis, and it marks the first time the special vehicle has been powered by batteries alone.
The connection between the Vatican and Mercedes-Benz is nearly a century old at this point, with the automaker producing cars specifically for the papacy since 1930. Over the last half century or so, that relationship has centered around the mighty G-Wagen. With the Church’s 2025 Jubilee event just around the corner, the off-road specialists in Graz, Austria have just pulled the cover off of the latest Popemobile: a pearl-white G 580 with EQ Technology.
The all-white appointments certainly create a big impression, as does the unique Vatican seal badging. Overall, it's quite a handsome off-roader for the task at hand. Pope Francis will also surely appreciate the vehicle’s zero-emissions powertrain. The Holy Father has shared his views on sustainability and environmental protection well known via his second encyclical, titled 'Laudato Si.
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