Biomimetic propeller brings whale-like flow to hubless marine e-drive

French electric marine drive specialist BlueNav is preparing to put a more natural spin in its lineup. The all-new Whale Design propeller features blades that follow the contours of a whale to improve system efficiency. The unique propeller is set to d… Continue reading Biomimetic propeller brings whale-like flow to hubless marine e-drive

6×6 eVTOL-launcher adventure van edges closer to a new travel reality

Chinese company AeroHT previewed some of the weirdest, and most potentially disruptive vehicles of 2023 at its parent company Xpeng’s tech day last October. We had to stifle a giggle when we saw the Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC), an all-terrain van-like … Continue reading 6×6 eVTOL-launcher adventure van edges closer to a new travel reality

Toyota’s stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV

First sneak-peeked in late 2022, the Toyota IMV 0 concept grew into one of the most modular vehicles to ever see its way out into the sunlight. And it quickly transformed from rugged, little concept to production sub-Hilux mini-truck as the Hilux Champ… Continue reading Toyota’s stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV

Kube teardrop camper is a stunning panoramic pod ready for the Outback

Kimberley Kampers has been building some of Australia’s most visually striking but still rugged camping trailers for 30 years. It’s now shrinking its distinctive composite design down from family size to teardrop size. The new Kube is the company’s tak… Continue reading Kube teardrop camper is a stunning panoramic pod ready for the Outback

Inkunzi camper makes Toyota Land Cruiser one angry bull of a micro-RV

The Toyota Land Cruiser needs no introduction as one of the world’s most capable, dependable off-road vehicles. We’ve seen some pretty impressive go-anywhere camper trucks that take advantage of that world-renowned capability, from compact, stealthy po… Continue reading Inkunzi camper makes Toyota Land Cruiser one angry bull of a micro-RV

Sub-15-minute EV charger ready for on-street parking

Gravity Technologies is working hard to make electric vehicle charging faster and more widely available, particularly in populous cities like its home base of New York. Just weeks removed from launching the fastest charging station in the United States… Continue reading Sub-15-minute EV charger ready for on-street parking

900-lb teardrop trailer distills micro-camping down to its purest form

In a world of seven-figure ultra-luxury RVs and monster truck motorhomes, vehicle camping has started to feel less like getting away from it all, more like bringing it all with you. Sometimes, you just want a simple shelter around your head while spend… Continue reading 900-lb teardrop trailer distills micro-camping down to its purest form

Sidewinder knife’s kinetic folding mechanism is pure tactile theater

Everyday carry (EDC) specialist Craighill has teamed with avant garde design duo Chen Chen and Kai Williams to create a truly unique knife. Inspired by the snake of the same name, the wavy Sidewinder flipper does away with the typical fixed handle, rel… Continue reading Sidewinder knife’s kinetic folding mechanism is pure tactile theater

RV gear-maker glampifies box trailer into stealthy Swiss Army camper

Setting out with the goal of turning a humble storage box-on-wheels into the most luxurious live-in cargo trailer ever made, Salt Lake City camper equipment builder Tetravan has created a clean, modern caravan loaded with space-optimizing transformable… Continue reading RV gear-maker glampifies box trailer into stealthy Swiss Army camper