I don't care whether it's impractical. It's all about "go in the snow"!
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The i-Scoob (Get it? No? Sound it out! Ice cube — good one!) is a concept from designer Jeff Darling. It’s a plug-in hybrid with a well-appointed interior that can also be hosed out...It’s purely a concept — even in Alaska it’ll never see the light of midnight, but gosh is it fun.
Depending on the time of year, Darling said that on-board solar panels may be useful for when all other fuel sources are expended. “While there may not be much sun in the areas the i-Scoob would operate, every little bit helps,” he said. “Even if it takes a couple days to generate enough power to finish the journey it’s better than being permanently stuck.”
The passenger compartment of the i-Scoob is enclosed by a front-hinged capsule, and every hollow compartment is filled with foam for insulation and flotation. “Should the vehicle fall through ice into frigid water it will remain afloat,” Darling said. “The foam also helps insulate the drivetrain components and occupants from the harsh environment.”
3 comments:
Well, it sure does look like a big boy's dream toy!! Patrick would love it too. Happy Monday Rev.!
Looks pretty, but very impractical.
Take this quote: “Even if it takes a couple days to generate enough power to finish the journey it’s better than being permanently stuck.”
A "couple of days" at 15 to 20 below could be a lifetime. Literally.
And it doesn't look like its got room for emergency cargo.
Cassie - it does look like fun.
Joated - of course it's impractical. It would be for fun, not for work or hunting.
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