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EarthCruiser kicked off 2023 with an update on its electric overland camper program, and now it's back with a more specific all-electric project: an off-road camper based on the Hummer EV Pickup. The Oregon-based expedition vehicle company is partnering directly with GMC on the build, transforming the highly off-road-capable Hummer EV truck into an even more capable overland explorer. The "world's first all-electric supertruck" is about to become the world's first all-electric super-camper. EarthCruiser has been working…

A different kind of off-road camper truck meant to roam Monday through Sunday, the Toro Bravo 4x4 Silver Spear works just as hard as it plays. And it plays harder than most thanks to an open toy-hauling camper cabin. The modular 3D-printed interior can carry the likes of dirt bikes, mountain bikes and snowmobiles before quick-converting into a cozy mobile shelter. After the weekend's adventure ends, the Silver Spear transforms once again, greeting the work week as a box truck primed for hauling supplies, delivering…

Global power company Cummins is exploring how RVers can ease their reliance on gasoline while still enjoying all the off-grid power they need to run camping equipment and accessories at camp. Its new hybrid concept seamlessly blends battery storage and gas-driven generation to decrease noise and emissions while still offering days of power. Much like RV makers themselves have been doing for years now, Cummins starts its electrical system with a large lithium-ion leisure battery designed to store ample energy for running a…

I get it: On one hand, you want to be a resilient off-grid solarpunk freed from the yoke of your increasingly-unreliable power company. On the other, you’d still like to enjoy creature comforts both at home and when you’re on the road. It’s a problem EcoFlow understands, and has turned up to CES promising to help. The company is showing off a new Whole Home Backup Solution, which ties in to its existing Delta Pro batteries. But that’s less interesting to me than the gizmos which are joining the ecosystem at today’s show.…

, slashing up to 50% off its products. Also: Live blog: The absolute best Black Friday 2022 tech deals in real timeHere are some of the best Cyber Monday deals:EcoFlow Delta MiniHome battery that can expand capacity from 3.6kWh-25kWh with extra batteries, EcoFlow Smart Generators and the Smart Home Panel for backup power.A power generator for your appliances during a blackout. Power up 4500W devices with X-Boost. Enough for heaters or window AC units.Pick from EV station charging, solar, wall outlets, using the Smart…

Puerto Rico is getting its first off-grid, 100% solar-powered EV chargers as the rising number of natural disasters pose a threat to the territory’s vulnerable grid. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is funding the EV ARC infrastructure from Beam Global. Grid outages have increased by 64% over the past decade, with 83% of them caused by weather-related events. The rising number of intense natural disasters, such as hurricanes, poses a serious threat to Puerto Rico’s energy grid.…

Like a multitool you can drive all over the globe and then stop and live in, the all-new Kamelback from South African RV specialist Bushwakka folds, slides, swings, drops and flips its way from compact Toyota box truck to cozy backcountry micro-home. The smart camper seamlessly combines the utility and outdoor living advantages of an Aussie-style canopy with the interior security of a pop-up truck camper. It supports modern explorers with a full-length outdoor kitchen, full outdoor bathroom, oversized bedroom and…

or even some V-mount batterieswith me.Also: These mini V-mount batteries are better than power banks for photographers and drone pilotsBut what happens on longer, multi-day trips when the power station runs out?This is where you need a solar panel to keep your power station charged up.And if you're looking to grab as much power from the sun as you can, the bigger your solar panel is, the better.For the past few weeks, I've been testing Zendure's new ZD400SP 400W solar panel. This is Zendure's biggest panel to date…

The all-new Rangeline camper van opens a new chapter in an Airstream camper van story that's long been set in extortionately expensive territory. The Ram Promaster camper isn't quite the dirt-cheap adventure van many free-spirited Americans pine for, but it does bring Airstream van pricing tumbling down. With a versatile camp/carry floor plan and an off-grid electric/gasoline power platform that eliminates the need for propane, the Rangeline also encourages RVers to extend their adventures well above and beyond the…

Portable energy provider LIPOWER continues to expand its range of ultra-efficient, low-noise power stations and solar generators and is celebrating by offering huge discounts up to $400 off. Its latest portable power station, the MARS-2000 is LIPOWER’s best product to date and rounds out an entire lineup of energy storage solutions to fit any need and budget. Have a look. LIPOWER was founded a decade ago by a group of likeminded friends interested in travel and photography and obsessed with social media. On their…