2023 Living Vehicle off-grid trailer now makes water out of thin air

With more available battery power than some electric vehicles, up to 3,400 watts of deployable solar charging and a list of appliances that reads like a luxury vacation home, the Living Vehicle is already one of the most capable off-grid trailers money… Continue reading 2023 Living Vehicle off-grid trailer now makes water out of thin air

Merino wool bandages deliver breathable, biodegradable healing

The outdoor industry has a history of using merino wool in new, previously unexpected ways, but that still didn’t prepare us for the wool bandages showcased at this year’s summer Outdoor Retailer show. New Zealand’s WoolAid says that its natural bandag… Continue reading Merino wool bandages deliver breathable, biodegradable healing

Winnebago takes its e-RV electric camper van on a 1,400-mile road trip

Electric camper vans are really starting to take on a life of their own in Europe, where recent debuts have included the Volkswagen Flowcamper Volt and Peugeot e-Rifter Vanderer. In North America, though, electric campers remain parked in the concept s… Continue reading Winnebago takes its e-RV electric camper van on a 1,400-mile road trip

State Bicycle Co jumps into electrics with stealthy blacked-out ebike

Ebikes have grown much sleeker and less conspicuous over the years, but many still arrive looking like the unfortunate spawn of motorcycles and Hollywood sci-fi fantasy machines. Sometimes you just need a little e-boost without all the bulk, weight, ex… Continue reading State Bicycle Co jumps into electrics with stealthy blacked-out ebike

Multi-level cargo trike rolls like the Japanese kei van of ebikes

If you can’t build out, build up. It works for city buildings, and a Japanese design firm is trying to make it work for city bikes. The Streek electric trike from Yokohama’s Envision Incorporated carries two levels of cargo inside a high-rise loop fram… Continue reading Multi-level cargo trike rolls like the Japanese kei van of ebikes

Fast-deploying solar/hydrogen nanogrid wheels emergency power off-grid

Michigan energy systems company Sesame Solar announced this week what it calls the world’s first 100-percent renewable mobile nanogrid. Powered by both its wing-like solar panel spread and green hydrogen, the next-generation modular nanogrid gets trans… Continue reading Fast-deploying solar/hydrogen nanogrid wheels emergency power off-grid

World’s latest electric RV is an awesomely multifunctional mini-camper

With a modular, multifunctional rear lounge so comfy it puts most full-size camper vans to shame, the Vanderer Urban Camper was easily one of the coolest mini-campers of 2021. A year and a half later, it’s getting even better. The homey tiny lounge-on-… Continue reading World’s latest electric RV is an awesomely multifunctional mini-camper

Audi’s e-rickshaws breathe second life into used e-tron batteries

The question of what to do with electric vehicle batteries after their vehicular life cycle ends is only going to get louder and more pressing as electric vehicles grow into a larger percentage of the global auto fleet. Audi is experimenting with one p… Continue reading Audi’s e-rickshaws breathe second life into used e-tron batteries

Audi’s e-rickshaws breathe second life into used e-tron batteries

The question of what to do with electric vehicle batteries after their vehicular life cycle ends is only going to get louder and more pressing as electric vehicles grow into a larger percentage of the global auto fleet. Audi is experimenting with one p… Continue reading Audi’s e-rickshaws breathe second life into used e-tron batteries

HitchFire adds RV-style kitchen to any car, pickup or SUV hitch

HitchFire has already established itself as the go-to source for hitch-mounted grilling, and now it’s looking to master hitchable cooking at large. The company’s all-new Hitch Kitchen packs a dual-burner stove, running water and worktop inside a rugged… Continue reading HitchFire adds RV-style kitchen to any car, pickup or SUV hitch