Bright's Plug-in Hybrid Delivery Van Delivers: 40-Mile All-Electric Range, 40 MPG

VW Camper Van

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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About Jo Borras

I'm an obsessive car-geek and two-wheel enthusiast who's worked in motorsports and tuning since 1997, with some the biggest names in the business. In 2008, the work we were doing on a hybrid/EV raly car attracted the attention of Gas 2 editors, and when they invited me to join the team, I couldn't resist.

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  1. Peter says:

    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.

  2. Peter says:

    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.

  3. Tech says:

    Is it powerful enough to deliver heavier loads?

  4. Tech says:

    Is it powerful enough to deliver heavier loads?

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