Living Vehicle Explained
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
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
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.
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.
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Notes and References
- I-Chun Chen,News: Living Vehicle unveils luxury studio trailer to allow creatives to work from anywhere. bizjournals.com. 27 April 2022 . 12 March 2023.
- Rachel Cormack,News: This New Solar-Powered Luxury Travel Trailer Makes Its Own Drinking Water From the Air. robbreport.com. 8 July 2022 . 12 March 2023.
- News: All-Electric 2023 Living Vehicle RV Debuts. rv-pro.com. 21 June 2022 . 12 March 2023.
- Sebatian Blanco,News: Living Vehicle Luxury Camping Trailers, a Cool Way to Spend $300K. caranddriver.com. 11 September 2020 . 12 March 2023.
- News: Living Vehicle's New Creative Studio Is Designed for Off-Grid Remote Work. dwell.com. 21 June 2022 . 12 March 2023.
- News: Living Vehicle Creative Studio travel trailer takes working from home off-grid. wallpaper.com. 12 March 2023.
- Mary Murphy,News: $500K 'Living Vehicle' Luxury Trailer Redefines Off-Grid Glamping. gearjunkie.com. 27 July 2021 . 12 March 2023.
- News: Potter . Everett . Off-The-Grid Luxury In The Living Vehicle 2020. forbes.com. 16 October 2019 . 3 October 2023.
- Jennifer Massoni,News: Design Spotlight: Micro Climates. nobhillgazette.com. 6 October 2021 . 12 March 2023.
- News: Matthew Hofmann envisions a sustainable travel trailer for mobility-empowered nomadic homeowners to enjoy authentic off-grid living. globaldesignnews.com. 15 November 2022 . 12 March 2023.
- Kyle Field,News: The Living Vehicle Brings Sustainability & Luxury To The World Of Recreational Vehicles. cleantechnica.com. 6 January 2023 . 12 March 2023.
- News: 2023 Living Vehicle RV Trailer Generates Electricity—and Water Too. amlu.com. 12 July 2022 . 12 March 2023.
- C.C. Weiss,News: 2023 Living Vehicle off-grid trailer now makes water out of thin air. newatlas.com. 22 June 2022 . 12 March 2023.
- News: Living Vehicle Introduces 2023 Model. rvnews.com. 21 June 2022 . 12 March 2023.
- News: living vehicle 2023 expands off-grid living with its water-from-air technology. designboom.com. 12 March 2023.
- Brittany Chang,News: 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 . 12 March 2023.
- News: 2023 Living Vehicle Luxury RV Trailer Can Make Its Own Water. motor1.com. 3 October 2021 . 12 March 2023.
