Living Vehicle
Living Vehicle (LV) is a self-sustainable vehicle designed to support human habitation with very little to no resource needs from external sources.[1][2]
LVs are purpose-built to live in year-round, thus they are capable of supporting human habitation in all seasons, including sub-freezing temperatures.[3][4] They are also able to create and manage resources for continued and indefinite off-grid use.[5][6][7]
Background[edit]
Designers Matthew and Joanna Hofmann set out to design a stylish off-grid vehicle in 2017.[8][9] Inspired by years of traveling full-time in mobile spaces while running a custom mobile design firm in Santa Barbara, CA, the Hofmanns felt the need to create a new mobile space designed for a modern mobile lifestyle.[10][11] LV is offered with very limited production per year.[12]
In 2022, Living Vehicle was the first to release Atmospheric Water Generation in a production vehicle.[13] Since its foundation in 2017, LV comes in different generations and models with diverse specifications.[14][15][16][17]
Versions[edit]
The original LV was released in 2019, typically having large windows and skylights to create the outdoor living experience, as well as a large deck area. It was fitted with high-end home appliances.[8]
LV 2020 introduced solar powered air conditioning, using 12 solar panels. Its interior length increased slightly, to 28 feet. Twenty-five LV2020s were to be produced.[8][needs update]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ I-Chun Chen,"Living Vehicle unveils luxury studio trailer to allow creatives to work from anywhere". bizjournals.com. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Rachel Cormack,"This New Solar-Powered Luxury Travel Trailer Makes Its Own Drinking Water From the Air". robbreport.com. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "All-Electric 2023 Living Vehicle RV Debuts". rv-pro.com. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Sebatian Blanco,"Living Vehicle Luxury Camping Trailers, a Cool Way to Spend $300K". caranddriver.com. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Living Vehicle's New Creative Studio Is Designed for Off-Grid Remote Work". dwell.com. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Living Vehicle Creative Studio travel trailer takes working from home off-grid". wallpaper.com. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Mary Murphy,"$500K 'Living Vehicle' Luxury Trailer Redefines Off-Grid Glamping". gearjunkie.com. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ a b c Potter, Everett (16 October 2019). "Off-The-Grid Luxury In The Living Vehicle 2020". forbes.com. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ Jennifer Massoni,"Design Spotlight: Micro Climates". nobhillgazette.com. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Matthew Hofmann envisions a sustainable travel trailer for mobility-empowered nomadic homeowners to enjoy authentic off-grid living". globaldesignnews.com. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Kyle Field,"The Living Vehicle Brings Sustainability & Luxury To The World Of Recreational Vehicles". cleantechnica.com. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "2023 Living Vehicle RV Trailer Generates Electricity—and Water Too". amlu.com. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ C.C. Weiss,"2023 Living Vehicle off-grid trailer now makes water out of thin air". newatlas.com. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Living Vehicle Introduces 2023 Model". rvnews.com. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "living vehicle 2023 expands off-grid living with its water-from-air technology". designboom.com. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Brittany Chang,"A luxury travel trailer maker unveiled its latest $250,000 model that can charge EVs — see inside the 2022 Living Vehicle". businessinsider.com. 3 October 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "2023 Living Vehicle Luxury RV Trailer Can Make Its Own Water". motor1.com. 3 October 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2023.