VW’s Gen.Travel autonomous EV concept features modular seating system

If passengers are traveling in a truly self-driving car, they don’t really have to stay in the traditional side-by-side, forward-facing seating position. That’s where Volkswagen’s Gen.Travel concept comes in, as it allows the seating to be rearranged f… Continue reading VW’s Gen.Travel autonomous EV concept features modular seating system

VW’s Gen.Travel autonomous EV concept features modular seating system

If passengers are traveling in a truly self-driving car, they don’t really have to stay in the traditional side-by-side, forward-facing seating position. That’s where Volkswagen’s Gen.Travel concept comes in, as it allows the seating to be rearranged f… Continue reading VW’s Gen.Travel autonomous EV concept features modular seating system

Pop-up VW T7 Multivan camper might be ultimate PHEV RV & daily driver

After seeing the first Volkswagen T7 camper kit earlier this summer, we were expecting to see a few Multivan campers debut at the 2022 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. As it turned out, however, we only saw exactly one at the entire show – but it was a partic… Continue reading Pop-up VW T7 Multivan camper might be ultimate PHEV RV & daily driver

Future Brings CPU Modules, And The Future Is Now

Modularity is a fun topic for us. There’s something satisfying about seeing a complex system split into parts and these parts made replaceable. We often want some parts of our …read more Continue reading Future Brings CPU Modules, And The Future Is Now

Yarbo modular yard robot mows grass, clears snow and blows leaves

There are already several autonomous robots that mow grass, and even a few that clear snow. The modular Yarbo robot, however, can tend to both grass and snow, plus it can blow away dead leaves or other debris.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, … Continue reading Yarbo modular yard robot mows grass, clears snow and blows leaves

Light, skeletal Urban X RV is an ultra-flexible Mercedes V-camper

A new interpretation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class camper van, the Urban X debuts as a lighter, more flexible member of VanTourer’s Urban family. With slim, skeletal camper equipment, lightweight storage bags in place of cabinetry, and a series of floor rai… Continue reading Light, skeletal Urban X RV is an ultra-flexible Mercedes V-camper

Lumos system lets cyclists set different lights to different functions

In most bike light systems, there’s a dedicated headlight in front, along with a tail light, brake light and/or turn indicators in the rear. The modular Lumos Firefly setup takes a more versatile approach, as each light can be programmed to serve any f… Continue reading Lumos system lets cyclists set different lights to different functions

Tini glass house gets a size increase to fit family of three

Back in May, we reported on a flexible prefabricated modular tiny house named the Tini M that featured a compact footprint and mostly glass exterior. Designer Tini has now followed up with a 2M model, which maintains a similar overall design while offe… Continue reading Tini glass house gets a size increase to fit family of three

Moonlander truck RV tightropes ingeniously between camper and cap

The truck cap (aka camper shell) has long provided a way of covering and securing a pickup bed, doubling as a light hard-wall camper for those who don’t mind keeping it simple. More recently, these caps have given way to a new generation of pop-up pick… Continue reading Moonlander truck RV tightropes ingeniously between camper and cap

Super-agile box truck shows off REE’s uniquely modular EV chassis

On the surface, this looks like an ordinary class 3 electric delivery van – one with a crazy-low floor, extra-large cargo space and gratuitous rear-wheel steering. But its entire drivetrain, suspension and steering systems live in the wheel arches.Cont… Continue reading Super-agile box truck shows off REE’s uniquely modular EV chassis