All-aluminum ebike camping trailer makes for tiniest, homiest micro RV

The idea of pedaling a camping trailer via bicycle always seemed like too much calf-torturing squeeze for the juice – an awful lot of weight and bulk behind the rear wheel for a small comfort boost over a much lighter, more packable tent or hammock. Bu… Continue reading All-aluminum ebike camping trailer makes for tiniest, homiest micro RV

Mini overloads the senses with fierce-eyed Aceman “electrified go-kart”

Mini debuted the new Concept Aceman this week, exploring an electric crossover that will eventually slot between the Cooper and Countryman. If we ignore the cartoonish color scheme and seriously distracting digitization, the concept presents a sharper,… Continue reading Mini overloads the senses with fierce-eyed Aceman “electrified go-kart”

Heimplanet reshapes inflatable exo-frame tent to cut weight, grow size

The latest member of a Heimplanet family of tents built to “unroll, inflate & done!” is designed specifically for ambitious twosomes who like to be well-prepared. The new Kirra tent is born from the latest evolution of Heimplanet’s well-established inf… Continue reading Heimplanet reshapes inflatable exo-frame tent to cut weight, grow size

Base camp trailer generates H2O & power for off-grid RV & cabin life

Not everyone has the wherewithal to go all-in on a US$360,000 wheeled aluminum tiny home that makes its own drinking water. For those who live on the road in more modest vehicles, Seattle-based startup BluOasis offers a more flexible mobile water-makin… Continue reading Base camp trailer generates H2O & power for off-grid RV & cabin life

Ultra-slim RV kit underpins 340-mile Skoda electric crossover camper

Skoda UK has showcased a one-off camper concept carved out of its Enyaq iV 80 electric crossover. Designed to transition between summer festival camping, eco-friendly road-tripping and good, old-fashioned park camping, the capable Enyaq FestEVal electr… Continue reading Ultra-slim RV kit underpins 340-mile Skoda electric crossover camper

Cadillac Celestiq EV harmonizes old world luxury and next-gen tech

Looking to recapture some of the glory of its V-16 flagships from nearly a century ago, Cadillac is previewing its envelope-pushing Celestiq. A stretched ultra-luxury sedan for modern day, the Celestiq combines regal proportions with an all-electric po… Continue reading Cadillac Celestiq EV harmonizes old world luxury and next-gen tech

Nissan VX-E hybrid mini RV packs gas range with all-electric camping

While there are a few notable exceptions, hybrid camper vans seem to be getting skipped over in favor of largely under-ranged electric campers, which makes little sense for a vehicle purpose-built to tour distances. UK camper shop Sussex Campervans bre… Continue reading Nissan VX-E hybrid mini RV packs gas range with all-electric camping

Startup believes AI-guided hydrofoil flotilla is key to green hydrogen

Wind power is a promising source of green energy and one that could feature in the production of green hydrogen. UK startup Drift Energy shows a different spin on that idea. Instead of creating windmill-derived electricity, its plan involves using AI-r… Continue reading Startup believes AI-guided hydrofoil flotilla is key to green hydrogen

Renault SpaceNomad camper descends the Swiss Alps for a bite of VW pie

Renault is pushing its way into Volkswagen territory. After launching its Trafic SpaceNomad camper van exclusively in Switzerland in 2020, the French marque takes advantage of the popularity of RV life and expands outward, bringing the camper to additi… Continue reading Renault SpaceNomad camper descends the Swiss Alps for a bite of VW pie