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Scania's hoverboard-like modular electric axles transport people by day, garbage by night

C.C. Weiss June 12, 2019

Forget the skateboard chassis; Swedish brand Scania is exploring something that's much more of a hoverboard chassis. Its NXT autonomous EV concept uses detachable front and rear axles as the basis of a modular vehicle system that can go from dropping kids at school to dropping garbage at the dump.

The bus module features plenty of windows for open views

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Genesis unveils all-electric Mint compact crossover-style concept in New York

Aaron Turpen April 17, 2019

Ahead of the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai's luxury brand has unveiled a new compact concept called the Mint. Appropriately in green, the all-electric Genesis Mint Concept is a lightweight, compact two-door, two-seater designed for upper-crust city drivers.

The all-electric Mint Concept from Hyundai's luxury arm, Genesis

Sports

Ultimate tailgater RV turns parking lot into party with sports bars, patios and hot tub

C.C. Weiss March 30, 2019

Thor Industries used the RVX show to get serious about its products, but it also had some fun ... a lot of fun. Its custom Heartland Cyclone tailgater trailer pulls up stadium-side, screens games on numerous TVs, keeps the beer flowing with a keg fridge, and provides plenty of space to kick back.

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Thor drops diesel generator for lithium and solar power on its flagship expanding motorhome

C.C. Weiss March 27, 2019

One of the most spacious, luxurious motorhomes at the RVX show was also created as one of the most efficient Class As at camp. The Thor Tuscany concept drops its diesel generator for a massive lithium battery bank and solar array. It also includes a fully reworked, residential-style interior.

Thor explores the future of onboard RV power with a one-off 45-foot Tuscany concept

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Thor Motor Coach explores new roads with solar-powered, multi-sport camper van

C.C. Weiss March 21, 2019

Best known for huge motorhomes and trailers, Thor Industries became the world's largest RV manufacturer when it purchased Germany's Erwin Hymer Group. Now it's showing a little bit of city-friendly European camper van sensibility with the Sequence concept, a loaded Ram ProMaster adventure van.

The Thor Motor Coach Sequence concept on show at RVX

Outdoors

Carbon fiber camping trailer sustains itself off-grid with "endless" power and water

C.C. Weiss March 13, 2019

A new style of trailer for the evolving traveler, the Sonic X from KZ RV adds a little more self-sustainability to the camping trailer world. With its solar-backed lithium battery bank, it is designed to run off-grid indefinitely. It also has lightweight carbon construction and water harvesting.

The Sonic X's slide-out increases interior space, providing room for a comfy dining lounge with wraparound ...

Automotive

Citroenist concept aims to be ultimate work/play 4x4 camper van for digital nomads

C.C. Weiss March 12, 2019

As it celebrates 100 years, Citroën is looking at the past, present and future of mobility. The present? Supporting flexible lifestyles by combining traditional mobility with digital connectivity. The Citroënist concept camper van does just that in support of untethered digital nomads.

SpaceTourer The Citroënist Concept made its debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Outdoors

Nissan gives the Opus inflatable camping trailer a week of off-grid adventure power

C.C. Weiss February 18, 2019

With the new Nissan x Opus camping trailer, Nissan shows how EV batteries can fully power a non-engined camper. The Leaf-derived Energy ROAM battery pack gives the innovative, award-winning inflatable Air Opus six-sleeper enough juice to keep campers comfortable and fed for up to a week.

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Gallery: The superlative, forward-looking cars and travel machines of CES 2019

C.C. Weiss January 14, 2019

Before coming back down to earth with the start of this week's NAIAS, the mobility industry spent some time in bright, blue sky at CES 2019. Forget cars ready to drive home off the lot, CES was focused on vessels and systems built to shift paradigms and solve emerging transportation issues.

Probably the most sensational vehicle at all of CES, the Bell Nexus concept

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Gallery: Pickup jeeps, 7-figure SUVs, camper vans and more from the 2018 LA Auto Show

C.C. Weiss December 4, 2018

The cars of the 2018 LA Auto Show outnumber the trucks, but trucks and SUVs are the bigger story. The show hosts the much-anticipated Jeep Gladiator, a pair of all-electric adventure trucks, a Ford F-550 dressed up in US$1.8 million clothes, and plenty of other premieres and oddities.