Megawatt-plus e-truck charging achieved in public for the first time

MAN Truck & Bus has demonstrated a megawatt charging prototype developed by the Technical University of Munich that pushed out more than 1,000 kilowatts. The 40-tonne eTruck received enough charge in 30 minutes for almost 250 miles of hauling.Continue … Continue reading Megawatt-plus e-truck charging achieved in public for the first time

$1-mil RV overlands like voracious wildcat, camps like purring kitty

The latest off-road RV build from the mad engineers at Action Mobil is one of the company’s fiercest yet, emphasized by the angry leopard tattooed on its shoulders. The new Global XRS 7400 doesn’t even need those artistic feline teeth to be ferocious, … Continue reading $1-mil RV overlands like voracious wildcat, camps like purring kitty

Stunning Rocket Mountain 4×4 camper van seeks adventure and solitude

This weekend’s Overland Expo West show promises to deliver some seriously burly go-anywhere camper vans from around the United States. But before that show begins, we have an equally rugged, stunning all-terrain camper van from across the Atlantic. The… Continue reading Stunning Rocket Mountain 4×4 camper van seeks adventure and solitude

MAN modular hybrid drive offers flexibility for greener boats

MAN Engines is working toward a greener future for water travel with its new Smart Hybrid Experience. The scalable marine drive ecosystem allows customers to flexibly combine traditional engines and battery-powered electric motors to create customized … Continue reading MAN modular hybrid drive offers flexibility for greener boats

MAN partners with Sono Motors to test PV integration into electric van

Ahead of scheduled production of its PV-packing battery electric family car next year, German startup Sono Motors is joining forces with MAN Truck & Bus to trial integrating solar cells into an electric panel van.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, T… Continue reading MAN partners with Sono Motors to test PV integration into electric van

Gourmet glamper van packs slide-out Big Green Egg BBQ and minibar

In the United States, it’s harder to find a camper van that doesn’t cost over $100,000 than one that does. Over in Germany, though, camper vans costing under half that are common, so when a camper van commands a six-figure price tag, it tends to be loa… Continue reading Gourmet glamper van packs slide-out Big Green Egg BBQ and minibar

Torsus debuts world’s most extreme big yellow school bus

From world exploration to safer post-pandemic commuting, Torsus has quickly adapted the design of its Praetorian 4×4 bus to the needs of very different types of users. Its latest adaptation is sure to make children around the world grumble and grimace:… Continue reading Torsus debuts world’s most extreme big yellow school bus

Turkish overland RV lives and works far from the hordes

Planning your escape for the next global pandemic? You just found it. Recently debuted in Germany, the Turkish-built Crawler Otag 600 is the latest untethered all-terrain expedition vehicle to wander its way out of hiding. It packs family-size living a… Continue reading Turkish overland RV lives and works far from the hordes