This thing is absolute genius. The only problem I can see is the lack of ground clearance, but that could be easily fixed with air suspension; just raise it for poor road or uneven camp grounds. Other than that the only other problem would be making them fast enough to meet demand. *Late Edit:* From the replies I’m getting it seems a lot of people don’t understand that the point of air suspension is to raise or lower a vehicle’s height *as required*. Sports cars use it get their expensive noses into and out of driveways without damage, 4WDs use it to get extra ground clearance while retaining a more stable road stance and some (‘odd’ in my view) people use it to make their cars jump up and down on the spot… Here I’m suggesting lower it for highway running and raise it to get into a camp ground, etc.
@gshaindrich
2 жыл бұрын
your measure for "absolute genius" must be very low. If you increase the ground clearance, the efficiency will drop drastically. For its size it has only minimal interior utilities compared to conventional camper vans. There is so far no flexibility inside, the whole driver area is useless for anything else than driving and they couldn´t even do the interview inside. whats "genius" about all that? it is basically just a scaled up version of one of them useless solar racers. A design concept that doesn´t actually care about practicallity and useability.
@alibro7512
2 жыл бұрын
@@gshaindrich Bah Humbug!
@ilox11
2 жыл бұрын
@@gshaindrich When you talk about efficiency, are you aware that a GMC Motorhome (with a cleared roof) gained an efficiency of 0.30%, better than even the much faster Corvair? So with these electricals, solar systems, drive motors, etc just think what could be gained by fitting it all onto a GMC?
@nut913
2 жыл бұрын
Sure the low clearance is apart of aerodynamics
@HermanWillems
2 жыл бұрын
I think the biggest lack is, that it's Extremely expensive with alot of super light weight materials which you can't recycle.
@RPRosen-ki2fk
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen many projects over the years from the students at Eindhoven University of Technology, several of the Australian Solar Challenge racers, but the one I remember best was an EV motorcycle built from scratch. The bike project culminated with the students driving the ev bike around the world in 80 days. EUT is an impressive engineering school.
@bodiesands4654
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing
@patrickjr11
2 жыл бұрын
the pull out solar panels instead of awnings is a real tick. if they add V2G as most of these are parked up for long periods. very cool technology
@roland9367
2 жыл бұрын
Or put them on the roof of your house, even better! Already grid connected. Honestly I see more use in renting out full battery capacity of holiday electric vehicle for grid stabilization and energy trading during stand still. Or just renting vehicles like this. Because using them a few weeks in a years is useless.
@swanny6627
2 жыл бұрын
V2G for this is a great idea. Would work well at powering an off grid home too.
@carsonc1272
2 жыл бұрын
V2G is an excellent point. Your home solar could be smaller too.
@patreekotime4578
2 жыл бұрын
@@roland9367 RV campsites usually have to provide energy to thier customers as well as for perpherials at the site. In this case, the visitors could actually be helping provide the power that lights up pathways and runs the power in the bathroom / administrative building which often dont have a roof much bigger than this themselves. You have to remember that there are really two distinct use cases for RVs: people who use them at most 2 weeks out of a year, and the people who basically live out of them permanently or seasonally.
@tanalson
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. Instead of using awnings which only cover the sunlight for you, they replace it with solar panels which is way better because you can charge your vehicle while enjoying your breakfast under the awnings
@charlesharper7292
Ай бұрын
WOW! I like it. This for adventures, and the new Aptera for every day transportation.
@koitorob
2 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT! Now then, the question is, will they be designing one that is powered by rain? You know, for the UK market...
@terryhayward7905
2 жыл бұрын
Just need a hydrogen / oxy splitter and run an ICE motor. :-)
@ecoworrier
2 жыл бұрын
The UK version is powered by negative emotion.
@yips_way
2 жыл бұрын
Hydro Electric - of course, with the UK rainfall it should be even quicker to charge ;p
@koitorob
2 жыл бұрын
@@terryhayward7905 " and run an ICE motor?" Is that new technology? Motors running on ice?
@crackedemerald4930
2 жыл бұрын
@@ecoworrier the car suddenly speeds up when raining, really dangerous.
@barrybegley5379
2 жыл бұрын
ROBERT: As always, this show was "cutting edge". You have managed to, once again, produce a show that is not just entertaining but totally informative, and dare I say "Inspirational" in its context. Thank You for sharing. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
@crashjump1849
2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome the ability to travel and spend time outdoors using little to no fossil fuel!
@Jethr001
Жыл бұрын
…at $.5M!!
@dg115
2 жыл бұрын
What would be clever is if it had the ability to plug directly into your house and make use of the solar energy when not in use.
@pau1phi11ips
2 жыл бұрын
I'd be surprised if it couldn't do that. That's what I do with my (diesel) camper. Only got 600W of panels but it provides over 30% of my house usage on a good day. The 60kWh of battery in this would power my house for about 8 days alone!
@moladiver6817
2 жыл бұрын
Not only that. Imagine parking at a camping spot, hooking up your vehicle and selling all those kWh's to the net as soon as the battery's full and for as long as you're there. That would more than offset the cost of the charges that got you there. And it makes for a very green vacation as well. All EV chargers should become two-way for that reason alone.
@flyingpanhandle
2 жыл бұрын
@@pau1phi11ips Interested in this, got any more details. I'm getting solar panels on the home, but also hoping to get a camper soon with some panels on the pop top. Being able to supplement the houses solar by using the extra panels on the van when on the drive sounds ideal.
@alanjm1234
2 жыл бұрын
It would certainly be doable. Some EVs, such as the new F150 lightning have the ability to run a house for a few days if there's a blackout.
@pau1phi11ips
2 жыл бұрын
@@moladiver6817 it would be a pretty ball baller food truck at a remote campsite where power was an issue.
@carsonc1272
2 жыл бұрын
I've talked about an RV like this being possible and one day someone will disrupt the RV industry by bringing it to market. It's cool to see it come to life. Can't wait for production versions someday.
@rikkijohnson7165
2 жыл бұрын
I love that it is reminiscent of the old motor homes of the 40’s and 50’s, with that smooth teardrop shape.
@kmasse81
2 жыл бұрын
I remember thinking all cars would be solar powered by now 25 years ago. Sad that we're not there yet. The folks that built this have done an amazing job, they should be very proud of themselves. More of this please!
@peksn
2 жыл бұрын
Well current solar panels only have like 20% efficiency of solar energy converted into electricity so there's certainly a lot of margin to improve and I think it would even be possible to have solar energy being used in real tiem to provide 100% of the vehicle's needs and still have left over to charge it
@UnboxingAlyss
2 жыл бұрын
We are getting there. The Lightning Zero, Sono Sion (both European) and the Aptera (US) are real models for what SEVs could look like in the future. It's definitely possible, but we will have to overhaul the way we make vehicles. I see this being implemented far quicker in Europe and Asia, as oppose to here in the States. 😞
@mrwess1927
Жыл бұрын
@@UnboxingAlyss we could also reduce industrial pollution and ecosystem restoration that will clear up skies giving more sunlight intensity for solar panels.
@UnboxingAlyss
Жыл бұрын
@@mrwess1927 No disagreements here.
@manoman0
Жыл бұрын
@@UnboxingAlyss Lightning Zero and Sono won't see the light of day. Europeans are behind in developing ground breaking technology for transport.
@andypatch1861
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant creation! I have dreamed of an independent solar camper for several years, 100% eco friendly travel! A positive retirement goal. Great job lads!!!
@Charlemagne1367
Жыл бұрын
Apart from the thousands and thousands of gallons of fossil fuels to make the battery, running the minnig equipment, transporting the mined minerals, the waste water for the solar panel production, the waste products for the silica production, the open pit minning operations for the other precious metals, etc etc. Not even close.
@teunlll
3 ай бұрын
@Charlemagne1367 let's just pretend that that's not there. I mean it's electric, it has to be good for the environment... right...
@bertvleeuwen
2 жыл бұрын
I love it. Now build the thing in mass production. I will surely trade my diesel campervan for it. Thank you Robert for praising this to high heaven, rightly so.
@niklaswejedal463
2 жыл бұрын
I never wanted a campervan more! Looks just awesome and the tech is just what I want to see. Hoping for a huge success for the guys.
@computerjantje
3 ай бұрын
and let's not forget it also looks beautiful. I LOVE it
@Techning
2 жыл бұрын
Such a great invention. Just think about how mouch more enironmental friendly this thing is with it's small battery compared to a diesel camper. The fact that you can drive it without ever plugging it in blows my mind.
@davidvillasenor4444
2 жыл бұрын
@chris murphywould it? In comparison to what? Driving 120 miles every day for free is great.
@db7948
2 жыл бұрын
@chris murphy why would it be shit? For just travelling around it would be great especially in remote areas. If it charges 600kms in 3 days thats plenty.
@idjles
2 жыл бұрын
@@db7948 I’m about to camper 2300 km in Australia in 28 days - this would be perfect!!!
@roland9367
2 жыл бұрын
@@idjles yeah thata great. But most people do like 4000km in 2 or 3 weeks or something. The problem is the change of mindset that is necessary
@ZesPak
2 жыл бұрын
@@roland9367 Then it would just require extra charging, no biggie. I've done 5500km in 2 weeks in an EV without issue.
@digital.frenchy
2 жыл бұрын
MY DREAM HOME-VEHICLE FINALLY EXISTS!!!
@davesworld7961
2 жыл бұрын
That could be a real game changer. It sounds like even if you don't extend the solar awnings you still can get about 100 km of charging a day. That satisfies a huge portion of daily drivers. Also with the right amenities this can replace a home for van dwellers and minimalists. I hope they can build it and sell it at an affordable price.
@lifeofmisery5360
2 жыл бұрын
I love it when a company is honest in their product testing instead of straight up lying, saying everything is perfect. And it is hinestly a wonderful product. Well done.
@John.0z
2 жыл бұрын
I love it! I could never afford one, but what a great vehicle for exploring Australia!
@computerbob06
2 жыл бұрын
You'll have to put a coal fired heater in there to keep Scotty happy!
@PassportToPimlico
2 жыл бұрын
You might be able to afford to lease one though.
@pogo1140
2 жыл бұрын
You'd have to put it on an actual van chassis.
@robsengahay5614
2 жыл бұрын
It would get extremely hot in there and I sense that you would need all of that solar energy to keep the cabin cool both when driving and to sleep at night. These guys travelled through southern Europe in springtime when the sunshine hours are high but temperatures are comfortable but I imagine using this in Spain in July. Love Robert but……..he rarely asks the difficult questions.
@eyeballengineering7007
2 жыл бұрын
@@robsengahay5614 you could easily cool that space with less than 1,000 Watts. Since the panels make 4kw unfolded and 2 KW folded, you could easily power around and gain battery charge while running the AC
@passby8070
Жыл бұрын
I have been thinking about this for a long time, thank heavens that someone is taking it serious and turning it in to a reality. I am looking forward for an explosion of self charging campervan ideas and commercialisation. looking forward to travel around the world with such a vehicle.
@mamadjun
2 жыл бұрын
What an original idea! A vehicle which runs on solar power. Such a concept has never been tried before. Of course not and with our constantly sunny weather here in the UK, the range should be well over 6 km. and no issues parking it anywhere including supermarket car parks and the roads are ideal without a single pothole so no panel w'd ever become detached. Oh, I nearly forgot. We also have ample working charging stations all over the country where you can park and charge the vehicle for two days.
@pau1phi11ips
2 жыл бұрын
If they invented one powered by positivity. It'd be right up your street.
@SnowingNapalm
2 жыл бұрын
it could fit in your bus lanes 😏💜 and just upgrade parking 🅿️ infrastructure 🤷🏻♀️
@korcanatalay
2 жыл бұрын
A campervan with 2 inches of clearance. Great idea guys!
@zeeone4492
2 жыл бұрын
Would need to be 4x4 for me in Lekki
@jacobpaint
2 ай бұрын
I wonder if it has a mechanism to raise it or if that is something they have considered but not implimented yet. It’s a pretty obvious issue that we’d have to assume they are idiots not to think of and they clearly arent idiots.
@korcanatalay
2 ай бұрын
@@jacobpaint prototypes are always stupid because they are easy to make.
@korcanatalay
2 ай бұрын
@@jacobpaint also why isn't the host asking this quesiton?
@jacobpaint
2 ай бұрын
@@korcanatalay well that is more concerning. He clearly wants to make a glowing, positive video about them. He could have asked them what other features they hope to add or the biggest issues they have found. He probably discussed the list of talking points with them before shooting it and there could be a lot of critical issues they didn't have good answers for so they didn't include.
@christill
2 жыл бұрын
Generally speaking I’ve gone off cars entirely in the last couple of years, especially car ownership. But this is so cool. The way they’re thinking totally differently with the shape and the efficiency of it. There’s no real reason that all vehicles couldn’t look something like this. Taxis, buses, coaches, vans etc are all necessary in the future and we need to think about them in a whole new way. What we’re doing right now of making essentially the same things with subtle aerodynamic changes, if any aerodynamic changes at all, and putting batteries in them is not enough.
@TobyCostaRica
2 жыл бұрын
There are plenty of reasons cars don’t look like this. People don’t buy them. The Honda Insight looked a bit like this. Governmental crash regulations (both car to car and car to pedestrian), cost, repairability, production efficiency, etc. The same reason why concept cars look so different from production cars.
@miepmaster25
2 жыл бұрын
they're becoming more of a commodity nowadays i feel like
@thygate
2 жыл бұрын
0:20 That Kryten gait
@paulbennett4548
2 жыл бұрын
An excellent proof of concept vehicle. As a avid campervan enthusiast I would like to suggest all wheel drive and adjustable ground clearance height. This would allow one to go from cruise mode to entering campground mode and also self leveling mode. One doesn't want to spill ones libation at the end of a hard day. :o) Great video Robert.
@donaldpyper4627
2 жыл бұрын
Self levelling mode is a fantastic idea
@blitzroute66
2 жыл бұрын
Leveling blocks are maybe 5kg? Self leveling is probably at least 120kg... All wheel drive either means carrying several hundred kilos of extra motors or drivetrain for switchable 2wd or a drivetrain that has 10% losses in a best case scenario? Manual ride height adjust with a hydraulic pump or something is probably the best you can do
@deltonhedges9948
9 ай бұрын
With height control, 4wd or AWD are of limited benefit. Ground clearance is more than half of the advantage of 4wd vehicles. @@blitzroute66
@kathyfann
2 жыл бұрын
We all need these Solar powerful camping vans. Please oh market these in the USA also. Thank You for Helping us all get away without worry about the gas ⛽️ prices
@hammertlme
2 жыл бұрын
This is a good effort. Anyone interested in this should definitely look into Aptera, which is slated to have a proper solar powered EV in production this year.
@robertweekley5926
2 жыл бұрын
This is Aptera's "Father!" 😁
@Hans-gb4mv
2 жыл бұрын
Another project that has a relation is of course the Lightyear One
@hammertlme
2 жыл бұрын
@@Hans-gb4mv it's overpriced and slow. Aptera sells the only solar EV that's worth buying and will be in production.
@gbpg2016
2 жыл бұрын
@@hammertlme let's wait until they start selling them before we say it's the only on worth buying.
@TobyCostaRica
2 жыл бұрын
Looking at their body sq ft available for solar, and knowing how efficient panels currently are x how much of the day they are producing power I don’t believe their claims.
@f__e__e__l__e__e__p
2 жыл бұрын
What would we do without lovely and clever dutch guys!? Simply beautiful stuff!! :-)
@davidf2281
2 жыл бұрын
Incomparably better idea than 'solar' cars with a near-useless few hundred watts' worth of panels on the roof. Superb concept!
@kj_H65f
2 жыл бұрын
Aptera is legit a solar vehicle that's exciting to drive. It can get 40 miles of range in one day from solar, a benefit of being as efficient as it is. It's an odd vehicle but it fits a niche and opens up minds to the possibility of solar power. Lightyear One is a lot more expensive but it's similar in how efficient it is. Solar powered cars are 100% possible.
@davidf2281
2 жыл бұрын
@@kj_H65f I agree they are _possible_ but I don't agree they're practical, economically viable or more desirable as a solution than simply plugging an EV in to charge.
@samspencer7765
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidf2281 I respectfully disagree just cause of phantom drain, even a hundred watt panel is enough to counteract that, but I agree that more solar is better hehe :)
@davidf2281
2 жыл бұрын
@@samspencer7765 I take your point, but with the low self-discharge of lithium-ion batteries you can counteract months of phantom drain with a few minutes plugged into a wall. To my mind there's an "area threshold" below which onboard solar becomes effectively worthless, and a car will always be below that threshold in my opinion. But hey, I'd love to be proved wrong in time.
@samspencer7765
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidf2281 Yup I getcha, for me it's like for example if you park at the airport for a few weeks, it's not unheard of for Tesla's to lose a couple of miles a day, which could leave you quite drained if it took you half your battery to get to the airport and then you've got to go and pay to plug in and wait for 20 minutes. The other would be like if you went camping, and your car had a 230v outlet. You could keep your devices charged up and still be adding a couple of kWh a day back into the battery. It's different strokes for different folks though and I respect that, I think for me I envision being away from the wall charger for days/weeks, and I really don't enjoy the petrol forecourt experience of paying over the odds to charge.
@bikerchrisukk
2 жыл бұрын
The people that designed and built this should be proud. I actually like the exposed tubular structural beams.
@rogerstarkey5390
2 жыл бұрын
Very "Colin Chapman"?
@bikerchrisukk
2 жыл бұрын
@@rogerstarkey5390 For sure (and yes of course I had to look up Colin Chapman).
@IrenESorius
2 жыл бұрын
I want waant waaaant one,, 🥰 Cheers from Sweden,, 🍻😎👍👍
@tomduke1297
2 жыл бұрын
sweet stuff! that thing charges 100km a day even without the extended roof. my grandparents life 150km away, so when i drive up there on friday and back on sunday, the entire trip can be solar powered..... thats just nuts! i love it! ;)
@44Bigs
2 жыл бұрын
The front looks so cool, especially since it’s so low to the ground. And the efficiency is impressive as well!
@LawAbidingCitizen117
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant for aerodynamics, not so much for going over speed bumps.
@brk_can
2 жыл бұрын
@@LawAbidingCitizen117 and also not very good for going to many camping sites.
@yarpenzigrin1893
2 жыл бұрын
@@brk_can And since you're going to camping sites anyway, you can just plug into the grid. What's the point of the solar panels?
@Realatmx
Жыл бұрын
@@yarpenzigrin1893 yes but still most of the part of world we generate non renewable electricity.. So solar power is eco friendly
@HearturMind
2 жыл бұрын
The big trough in the design is genius. Put whatever floats your boat in it and cover with a countertop. But the whole thing is great!
@WarrenBotes
2 жыл бұрын
Now we need a 4x4 off-road version 🥵
@FabriSlv
2 жыл бұрын
Literally the first thing I thought! I guess we need a few more years of development for motor efficiency and lighter batteries to compensate for the extra weight/power needed, but that would be the ultimate off-grid vehicle!
@rogerstarkey5390
2 жыл бұрын
@@FabriSlv Motor efficiency is fine, there will be incremental improvements. Batteries, look no further than the 4680 form factor in structural form for the next step, then a chemistry boost as upgrades become available. Should give at least 10-20% density increase. . Then, "transparent solar" technology allowing thin film solar on the glass AND a body wrap. There's a lot more potential (pun 😉)
@kevincourcey813
2 жыл бұрын
I really needed an uplifting video today. Thanks Robert for your enthusiasm, and dedication to finding those pursuing a new direction for solar.
@yt-paolo
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow!! 👍👍👍
@danparish1344
2 жыл бұрын
And when it’s not used for camping, you can have it sit in your driveway and generate power for your house or sell it back to the grid. I love this thing.
@NicoSteinacker
2 жыл бұрын
W O W. That‘s one sexy solar camper! Love it!
@james.telfer
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like something from the Thunderbirds/Captain Scarlet era - love it! 👌
@gnomad42
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see this do a road trip up the east coast of Australia! That would show the EV doubters in the Govt how it's done!
@phoneixinvestor
2 жыл бұрын
So proud for you all! Looking forward to seeing your progress and how you inspire others.
@craigknight2764
2 жыл бұрын
Something in this form factor and with similar technology would be ideal for rural bus routes across Europe. So many services have been cut because its 'not financially viable'
@alanjm1234
2 жыл бұрын
I doubt the fuel costs would be a major factor though. Drivers, admin staff, insurance and maintenance would certainly be greater costs.
@krashd
2 жыл бұрын
@@alanjm1234 True, but every penny helps - saying that though the initial cost of building/modifying buses would use a lot of pennies. :/
@rogerstarkey5390
2 жыл бұрын
@@alanjm1234 Passengers need to stand inside a bus, so the roof format is a "no"
@thomash2806
2 жыл бұрын
Fab students, fab concept, I’d buy one tomorrow! Well done!
@thecooky7744
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Florida and that would be great would like to see something like that in a production model
@ajbarrett857
2 жыл бұрын
Love it! One caveat for the American market: it will need better ground clearance, because we like to "boondock" off of some pretty rough roads. That said, hope to see this van & more like it here!
@Martin-se3ij
2 жыл бұрын
Try driving down 9th Ave. in New York city it is worse than some third world countries.
@MikeYoungeasytravel
2 жыл бұрын
Way to go TU Eindhoven! More EVs = less ICE vehicles, and less money for Foreign despots, oil cartels and the corrupt oil and gas industry! Remember, it’s about thinking what’s possible, instead of wearing red ball caps and saying nothing is possible!!!
@us3rG
6 ай бұрын
You must be empty in the head if you think Evs will hurt oil lol
@Votoyar
3 ай бұрын
If you think lithium and cobalt industries are less money for foreign despots, cartels and corruption, think again my friend.
@ezilyen
Жыл бұрын
Finally, my future home! 🤩💖😍
@jamesswaller
2 жыл бұрын
Way cool. Great for good roads, might need more ground clearance or airlift suspension for bouncing into campgrounds around mountainous areas. Gas mileage for ICE version of this truly horrible.
@DavidmByrd
Жыл бұрын
In the video he says " The technology is here and it's time to do something with it." I agree.
@nr5494
2 жыл бұрын
Superb! I love it. The styling is spot on, & the side opening doors so practical. What a way to travel the continent, with zero fuel bills. Make it. Now!
@jakequinn2968
2 жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to this one!!
@attiliobastosguarnieri5416
Жыл бұрын
Aqui do Brasil só apreciando essa engenharia e design sob rodas. Keep on !
@Small_Boxes
2 жыл бұрын
Just a quick comment on the video production - who mixed the audio levels on this one? I've never come across a more jarring imbalance between the dialogue and music links on any of your videos before this and it's enough to put me off viewing. See you next video anyway 🙂
@drankfrebin
2 жыл бұрын
Turn it off and put subtitles on then moaner
@Small_Boxes
2 жыл бұрын
@@drankfrebin I feel it's a valid point to make, so if you disagree then well done you; I bow to your superiority 🤔
@drankfrebin
2 жыл бұрын
@@Small_Boxes good
@conorlynch4595
6 ай бұрын
This is a thing of beauty ! phenomenally well designed and thought out !
@sirskullington9213
2 жыл бұрын
Quality programming guys. Keep it up, this stuff should and maybe will go terrestrial tv 👍
@victorsvoice7978
2 жыл бұрын
The ultimate in green transportation is the solar powered vehicle. It has been the stuff of science fiction, but now a reality. Congratulations to the researchers, and keep up the good work. The future belongs to you.
@Nasfrance
2 жыл бұрын
I want one, these will sell like hot cakes in Australia
@Zoza15
2 жыл бұрын
Australia would be ideal due to the climate yeah.
@phoeij
2 жыл бұрын
TU/e for the win. The Dutch are keen on saving everything. Great video guys and a great build
@JeffreyWitte-j8l
3 ай бұрын
I like it, looks kind of like a Prius.
@poerava
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant design. One of the best I’ve seen in the past 5 years.
@kenmcclow8963
2 жыл бұрын
This is nearly perfect. With the light weight you get better range and faster charging if you plug it in. Since the best camping is often down a bumpy road, I would give it some kind of lift at slow speeds so it wouldn’t get stuck. I really like the two side doors so you could store bikes inside while driving so they don’t mess with the aerodynamics
@stinger720
2 жыл бұрын
I really loved the violin slide transitions
@clearnewview
2 жыл бұрын
Super awesome...! Perfect compliment to the Aptera.
@luboskladal6101
2 жыл бұрын
I love the design as well as the idea behind it all. What a great machine. Thank you guys, well done you! Wish you all the best and go far with your project.
@PedroRafael
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you present this!
@retireecaf
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in !!!! If you folks need testing in Canada and its extreme climates hot and cold, I am ready to move in !
@andrewfrodo2086
2 жыл бұрын
A very big fan of the music even before anyone spoke. Then the main course. Perfecto! WoW what are kids are going to be driving is AMAZING!
@roydavies260
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, enjoyed the music. Thanks Robert. Best wishes
@koenvandam1281
Жыл бұрын
Ik ben altijd heel sceptisch bij projecten waar al snel doelen en beloftes onrealistisch worden en vaak leiden tot iets wat in de praktijk totaal niet functioneerd... maar hier zie ik echt wat in! Ik ben zeer geïnteresseerd in hoe dit nu verder gaat en of het zal leiden tot een 'betaalbaar' eindproduct.
@johnthomas6078
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I could definately buy something like this, when they are on the market and just live and work from the car all over Europe!
@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk
3 ай бұрын
They should offer the “shell” for DIY camper builds. Having it all done professionally makes it expensive, but the shell can be very affordable
@agungprasetyo2665
2 жыл бұрын
Why its so unpractical in real life
@xchopp
2 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of Racing Green (the documentary): Come on, Imperial College, you did so well! Even the scenes of celebration at 12:19 reminded me of when the IP guys reached Ushuaia!
@sanfrediable
2 жыл бұрын
Great positive work from the new generations. I hope for our sake that they win
@Jethr001
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT!! Designed (but not built) several myself. I’ve had several pop-ups and always concerned about the wind…in the mountains/deserts of western US, we get 50mph dust storms with 70mph gusts…puddles of sand at every crack and in the bed. Sure looks great in the Warehouse tho. Bring it to Burning Man for a real test!
@mikenco
Жыл бұрын
A strong framework covered in a light skin is genius. I wonder how far this concept could go? Imagine the camper with an airframe like a 1930's passenger plane, completely contoured canvas body. It'd be lighter than carbon and fibre glass.
@bittasweetsymphony726
2 жыл бұрын
i love the idea of this vehicle, you can travel to anywhere for free, you can just live forever
@ThalassTKynn
2 жыл бұрын
I could have an Aptera for my commute, and one of these for holidays! Awesom!
@richardgray2706
2 жыл бұрын
I was following videos about a solarrolla (A solar powered camper van) as it travelled from Alaska, through Canada, along the west coast of the USA all the way into Mexico where it a series of breakdown preventing it from continuing further into South America. It was quite a trip but they made little progress during short winter days and long rainy stretches (as was expected) . Quite the lark but took a lot of work...
@linuxman0
2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see this channel cover solar-powered yachts, the popularity of which is on the rise. I'd also love to see a large yacht using the extendable panel tech as shown in this vid with this caravan.
@thomas6502
2 жыл бұрын
I want this, and Aptera! :-) Fun to watch! Thank you.
@digital.frenchy
2 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to like the Aptera that potentially has a range of 1600kms but maybe it's the fact that it doesn't look so safe, idk, but this one, jeez, I'm definitely!!
@eryck123
2 жыл бұрын
Very clever design, seems perfect for camping trips if you're not in a rush. Hopefully someone produces this. Id buy one instantly
@PTPavlos
2 жыл бұрын
Genius. Brilliant young minds at work. Well done and good luck with mass production. We need inventions like this. I hope it is affordable.
@garenkarapetian709
Жыл бұрын
It's a pretty powerful concept - to just roam the earth at a leisurely pace with all the home comforts AND, importantly, without the need to purchase the fuel!!! This is what true "off-grid" is supposed to be. I'd say loose the pop-top (it's lame - better have 190cm static roof), loose the unfolding solar panels (too many moving parts, prone to breaking - better have an optional wind-turbine), put air-suspension to raise the clearance when needed off-road, make all kitchen and shelving units using lightweight fiberglass-foam sandwich, put 4 in-wheel motors and independent suspension, reduce the wheelbase to 3m and turning radius below 7m, reduce overall width to 5m and you'll have a product so hot that every van-lifer will be buying one.
@tsbrownie
2 жыл бұрын
With a bit of modding it could be a camper aircraft. ;)
@brucekennedy5274
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t help but be impressed with these two young people (and presumably a whole lot more behind them) what fantastic project. Heartwarming stuff.
@survivaltrotter-com
Жыл бұрын
Team is 22 students. Greetings from The Netherlands->20km from Eindhoven, Theo, Adventurer and Trendwatcher on many subjects
@nickg2691
2 жыл бұрын
You can tell the interior was made by engineers and not interior designers lol. They need to get someone on the team to do the interior work and it will be an amazing product. This plus full self driving would be the dream!
@willgarrod9907
2 жыл бұрын
That is brilliant, I want one to go on holiday forever in😉
@williamwilliam728
2 жыл бұрын
JUst looking at it is amazingly designed.
@EelingStudios
2 жыл бұрын
I WANT ONE, NOW PLEASE :-) A superb vehicle, long overdue too.
The story of the student is amazing ! hope to see this vehicule in amsterdam !
@marcdeckard7064
Жыл бұрын
If it had about 10 inches of ground clearance it would be formidable.
@ourcolonel1685
2 жыл бұрын
A frunk can be easily added with a greatly improved head on collision safety rating. Keep the same aerodynamics by slight adjustments. The frunk could extend two meters from the front axle. Completely shock absorbent and collapsible.
@kamran5461
2 жыл бұрын
Something tells me Robert really likes this van.
@ScrapKing73
2 жыл бұрын
Bjorn loaded up a Kia Soul EV to its maximum rated cargo capacity, and found the net drain on the battery was hardly any different than with no cargo at all. The extra weight was likely a detriment during acceleration, an asset during regen, and largely inconsequential while maintaining speed. I would expect that the aerodynamics of this would make a bigger difference than any weight savings (unless its regen is very poor).
@jasmijnariel
2 жыл бұрын
Another fun part... you have to charge during the day with fully extended panels...for 3days.... So you need to drive in the morning, evening or night
@monkeytimesmagazine3725
Жыл бұрын
you should add a port and larger inverter/inverters in parallel to plug in more solar panels, or have an option include a separate set to reduce charge times, something that could potentially fold or lay on top of each other and fit underneath the bed
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