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Volkswagen's solar powered dream machine

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Canadian industrial designer Alexandre Verdier has designed what has got to be the ultimate hippy lust object: a classic VW camper van that's as green as current technology will allow.

His idea for the Volkswagen Westfalia Verdier came to him when he was travelling around Europe in a traditional VW camper in 1994. Updated for the eco age his version comes with solar panels, a GPS to calculate the optimal position for maximum sun exposure, an on-boar wi-fed computer, pneuamtic suspension, sliding doors, integrated folding staircase, and a swivel cooking range to cook inside or al fresco. It also has a hybrid engine.

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Just imagine; being able to tour the coast on this looking for surf spots all summer, then taking it to the mountains to hunt for powder in the winter. I want one! [Via Nollie]

Posted by AbiSilvester on April 30, 2008 in Green News, Green Vehicles, Transport & travel | Permalink

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