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 Jen Pennington This year at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) 2009 show in Las Vegas, there seemed to be a great gathering of beautifully customized and enhanced Mustangs and Camaros. All I can say is, what Mustang or Camaro isn’t sexy with a body like that? But to most motorheads what makes a car sexy is what’s under the hood, and in some cases, what’s in the tank. So we thought we’d pick five of our favorite alternative fuel cars from elegant EVs and beefy biodiesels to hybrids with horsepower. And for you Birkenstock-wearin’-moss-growin’-between-the-toes-greenie folks, feel free to indulge some secret lust after these “husky pups,” as my Dad used to say. These independent builders are definitely on the right track to foster the kind of sustainable technology we need for the future. Continue reading 5 Sexy Alternative Fuel Cars We Love |
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