The platform hosts a centrally positioned, height-adjustable swivel chair that lets Pope Francis face his audience from all angles. There are two jump seats and platforms for security detail.

Pope Francis, who has always advocated for climate protection, will drive his new car through St. Peter's Square to greet pilgrims. The electric car features an elevated, rotating heated chair for ...

The car, which is a modified version of the Mercedes G-Class, is propelled by an electric motor that is “adapted to the particularly low speeds required for public appearances” by the Pope ...

Popes have been driven around in special cars for almost 100 years, but Pope Francis is now one of the first heads of state to make such a demonstrative break with the combustion engine.

Mercedes-Benz has supplied the Vatican with popemobiles for decades — and for the first time, the pope will ride an all ... for a net-carbon-neutral new car fleet in 2039." ...