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VW previews its first PHEV camper van, a pop-top California based on the T7 Multivan. Not only does the new California Concept promise 31 miles of electric driving, it brings a first-ever dual-door layout with in/outside kitchen and available toilet.

With a goal of pioneering a new breed of eco-RVing, Aero Build introduced its Coast travel trailer earlier this year, combining a stylish design with the latest RV tech. This "Tesla of campers" is now officially in production and available to order.

EarthCruiser Australia is taking the Extreme even extremer. The new Land Cruiser Extreme 330 XTR6x6 adds on a third driven axle, supporting a stretched living module loaded with space and amenities that include Starlink satellite internet.

Volkswagen is preparing to preview the future of the California brand with the all-new Multivan California Concept. The pop-up concept camper van will leverage the versatile T7 platform toward becoming a smarter, cleaner option for road trippers.

GAC Advanced Design has imagined a wildly capable autonomous RV concept called Vanlife. The fully autonomous vision is designed to drive over all types of earthen terrain, whisking passengers on an outdoorsy adventure while they sleep soundly inside.

Living Vehicle trailers have always straddled the gap between RVs and micro-homes. Now they're taking a step toward frontier-style off-grid homesteads. The new 4-season HD-Pro has an EV-size battery, expandable solar and available water maker.

Grounded RVs made news last month with what looks to be America's first affordable electric camper van. The startup is also planning a pop-up camping trailer with light, aerodynamic construction and four walls of uninterrupted windows for big views.

Grounded RVs has presented a Ford E-Transit camper van it plans to have ready for delivery in a few weeks' time. An impressive smart RV with modular interior, the G1 camper van officially kickstarts the electric van life era in the US.

Luxury travel trailer maker Bowlus was one of the very first American RV manufacturers to lean into high-capacity battery power. Now that the electric camping competition is catching up, Bowlus is making the move to become an all-electric RV brand.

The Lightship L1 travel trailer uses an electric architecture to power its own wheels and a week of camping. Couple that with a retractable aero shell, and the L1 ensures a 300-mile EV can tow for the whole 300 miles and camp just as efficiently.

Alpine is known the world over for car audio and infotainment equipment, not so much for outrageous concept vehicles. That changes with the new Cross Cabin, a concept work-from-anywhere RV with a skeletal bamboo interior optimized for work and play.

Winnebago breaks out of the gate early, detailing its new eRV2 ahead of its official debut on Wednesday. The updated e-camper van prototype switches to a Ford E-Transit chassis and relies on a 15-kWh battery to power camp for up to 7 days.