The Mercedes-Benz G580 is an electric vehicle. Each wheel has its own electric motor. Pairs of motors are combined for each axle and include a 2-speed gearbox (high and low ranges).
However, a unit is too heavy for the rear live solid axle. Instead, the G580 uses an uncommon De Dion suspension with Watt's linkage.
While this suspension is non-independent, but it is not a live axle. The half-shafts are positioned beside the axle rather than inside the axle tube.
Images from an electronic parts catalog:
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