http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/8-camping-cars-lose-woods-article-1.2408808 Crazy camping cars - BMW electrics to all-wheel-drive Lamborghinis BY Jeff Jablansky October 26, 2015
[images / Jeff Jablansky http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2408906.1445626595!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_635/bmw-i3-side.jpg In the all-electric BMW i3, you can come and go from a camp site with little harm done to the environment, or the ozone layer http://static2.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2408923.1445627455!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_635/bmw-i3-front.jpg The i3’s electric motor offers plenty of pulling power http://static3.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2408927.1445627537!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_635/bmw-i3-rear.jpg Open the doors of the i3 to reveal a gorgeous natural tapestry that includes eucalyptus trim ] What does it take to go camping these days? Die-hard campers swear by nothing more than a tent and a swath of multi-tools, while some outdoor enthusiasts prefer hauling everything they own atop a camper. When a clean toilet and the occasional connection to a 4G network are seen as luxury amenities, it’s vital that your choice of camping vehicle be well thought-out. Whether your camp site is in the hinterlands, or in your very own backyard (stocked with scary stories and a bag of marshmallows), consider these choices for a most memorable experience ... Leave no trace or emissions: 2015 BMW i3 [EV] Open the doors of the i3 to reveal a gorgeous natural tapestry that includes eucalyptus trim. A respected mantra of camping is “leave no trace.” In the all-electric BMW i3, you can come and go from a camp site with little harm done to the environment, or the ozone layer. The i3’s electric motor offers plenty of pulling power – sorry, it’s not enough for trailers – and there are usually EV charging spots close to campsites. Yes, a “range-extended” hybrid i3 [pih] is also available, but there is merit in going completely electric and green…the wildlife you admire will thank you for it! Vital Stats: 2015 BMW i3 Price: $43,395 (including $995 destination fee, before added incentives) Powertrain: Rear-wheel drive, electric motor, 170-hp, 184 lb.-ft. of torque, 1-speed automatic transmission Best camping feature: Open the doors to reveal a gorgeous natural tapestry that includes eucalyptus trim ... [© nydailynews.com] For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Gain-wildlife-admiration-merit-for-going-i3-EV-camping-tp4678409.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
