Electric Self-Towing Airstreams Are Coming—And Car Geeks Are Stoked

Motorhomes and towable trailers don’t have a reputation of having the most technologically advanced powertrains or being the most Earth-friendly. No matter if it’s a fifth wheel, towable trailer, or a big class B converted bus, you’ll probably be saddled with a neutral-colored drab box with some beige swirls on the back and sides, not really the harbinger of a new electronic, green motoring era.

As companies continue to focus on eco-conscious efficiency in all aspects of travel, a company called THOR Industries is trying to remedy this issue. THOR, the parent company of Airstream, just showed two promising concept vehicles aimed directly at reducing emissions and making trailer life easier. One is a completely electrified motorhome, and the other is an electrified RV trailer.

First to bat is the THOR Vision Vehicle, an electrified converted van RV that uses a THOR Technologies electrified platform. The concept appears to be based on a Ford Transit cutaway, just with a weird, non-Ford interior. Still, the platform must be significantly different from Ford’s E-Transit, as THOR claims 300-mile range from a battery of undisclosed size, alongside a fuel cell. That’s a far cry from the 124-mile range from the much lighter and smaller E-Transit. It’s a nifty concept, but Thor’s second concept is even more interesting.

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