The Chinese demonstrated the capabilities of a hybrid waterfowl SUV (8 photos + 2 videos)
Introduced in August of this year, the all-wheel drive frame hybrid Yangwang U8 with a price of $150,000 is aiming for the top segment, where it has long and firmly established the G-Class with Range Rover, and to justify their The cost of the car received several extremely interesting features. 
Without a pedigree and an established clientele for his 1200-horsepower car, the parent company BYD has to take something differently, as was demonstrated the other day. This is a "tank turn" on place, made possible thanks to four motor-wheels with individual aiming angle. The video was published without sound so as not to confuse the viewer with the squeal of tires on a hard surface.
More useful property, especially for residents of coastal areas areas with frequent flooding, the Yangwang U8 may be able to swim almost like an amphibian. For this, the driver will have enough activate the “yachting” mode when the wheels of the vehicle are submerged in water SUV will come off the bottom. 
The operating algorithm is as follows: using on-board sensors, the on-board computer will raise the suspension, turn off the internal combustion engine, and switch to recirculation ventilation and air conditioning circuits, close windows and doors, opening when This is a sunroof so that those sitting inside have an emergency exit. Movement and maneuvers are carried out at the expense of unhurried wheel rotation at a cruising speed of 1.6 knots (3 km/h).
It should be noted that “yachting” is intended purely for extreme situations, and staying in the water with your nose dangerously buried cars are limited to 30 minutes, after which the company charges every responsibility. For crossing ordinary water obstacles with a depth of up to 1.4 meters, the Yangwang U8 has a snorkel required by the internal combustion engine, which feeds the batteries of electric motors. 
