Bright’s Plug-in Hybrid Delivery Van Delivers: 40-Mile All-Electric Range, 40 MPG
In this writer’s opinion, Bright’s IDEA—with its 40+ mpg efficiency and massive cargo room—is the perfect platform for a modern, low-emission RV in the spirit of VW’s classic camper vans (above).
Surely, all the benefits of more cost-effective operation and reduced environmental impact that make Bright’s IDEA van ideally suited for delivering hardware and lumber apply to the RV market as well, and with that market’s B-class “weekend” RVs primarily powered by large conventional V8s and (relatively) low-efficiency diesels, the IDEA van could make a strong case for itself, indeed.
Looks like there’s plenty of room back there, anyway…
If you were to ask John Waters, Bright’s President and CEO, about building an IDEA-based camper, I doubt he’d try to talk you out of it. I’ve already dropped him an email—if I hear back, you can bet I’ll post his response in the comments.
Official press release on the next page…
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October 26th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
The would also offer an all-electric version (and the plug-in hybrid would be a series -instead of a paralell – hybrid). Bright could use gliders (new vehicles withot engines) and add batteries, supercapacitors (for emergency fast recharging) and electric motors to offer quicklier more models (or a plejade of models). Regards.
October 27th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Is it powerful enough to deliver heavier loads?