by Jen Pennington
Photos by Robert J. Pennington
When you think of mobile home travel, a really big, gas guzzling RV or motor home comes to mind. The kind that needs a hook-up to a water and power supply and seeks to impose itself on the very environment it’s meant to enjoy. At SEMA 2009 amidst all the hundreds of show cars, while looking for greener vehicles, I stumbled upon a compact, tricked-out towable trailer made for overland travel. The little trailer from Adventure Trailers came complete with tent, rack, cooking oven, mini fridge and a portable rollout solar pad that sits atop the tent structure. Along with other amenities, the solar pad generates enough electricity to power the rotary, variable-speed compressor for the refrigerator and freezer. Continue reading Overland and Off-The-Grid
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By Robert J. Pennington, Edited by Clifford Guren This year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) provided more insight into how Detroit hopes to navigate the sharp curves of the rapidly evolving auto industry. The economic downturn and global climate change have created a perfect storm for the automotive industry. Government and consumers alike are calling for a significant change in direction. Detroit has finally embraced the electric vehicle (EV) as its flagship in its turnaround campaign. EVs have come to the forefront because of their ability to make a positive impact on critical issues like the environment and foreign energy dependence. In previous NAIAS shows EVs were sidebars or part of the general green-washing of the auto industry. In 2009 EV’s are the crown jewels of the show. Continue reading Detroit Navigates a Changing World By Jen Pennington by James McGrath |
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