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Most stand-alone autonomous vehicles
Our planet has probably left such places where no man has gone before, but the corners, the wheels can not see, perhaps, still there. And not because there is not a paved road: simply, they are very far away. "Motor" learned autonomous vehicles for long-distance journeys, which are able to call the place where no creature comforts are not available. And take travelers back.
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Desert Challenger
Action Mobile company from a small Austrian town of Saalfelden builds cars for autonomous voyages more than 30 years. Perhaps the most impressive of their development is the Eight-wheel-drive all-terrain vehicle DesertChallenger value of 1, 75 million dollars. At its creation, engineers have spent more than two years - is rumored to be the first car ordered some Arab sheikh, whose name is unknown.
ATV is built on the platform of a military truck MAN KAT1, developed by MAN as early as 1970 for the needs of the Bundeswehr. This chassis was used, including as a carrier for the anti-aircraft missile system "Patriot".
Desert Challenger weighs 33 tons. Its length is 13 meters, width - three meters, and height - four. However, the gigantic dimensions of the rover does not interfere with the 13-liter 600-strong turbodiesel climb to 60 percent slope, overcome a ford and pass half meter deep trenches up to two meters.
Inside the truck there is a kitchen, all necessary amenities and a luxurious living room, space for parking which can be increased up to five meters - thanks to hydraulic drives and pushes the wall of the body. In addition, the roof Desert Challenger equipped with a special observation deck with lounge chairs for sunbathing.
The creators of the car say that autonomy trip to Desert Challenger can reach several weeks. ATV is capable of carrying up to 2,500 liters of diesel fuel for the generator 2,500 liters of drinking water, as well as an additional 400 liters of fuel for the engine, which consumes 47 liters per 100 kilometers. Appetite is certainly brutal, but a power reserve of more than 800 kilometers for the eight-car to the mass of the tank - is acceptable.
Unicat TerraSross
The main European competitors Action Mobile is a German company Unicat. One of the latest developments of the company called TerraCross: depending on version, this car is built on a platform of MAN trucks and Mercedes-Benz Unimog (the latter is considered one of the best vehicles for building on its base of motorhomes) and is equipped with diesel engines with power from 238 to 350 Horse power.
Unicat TerraCross, which cost starts from half a million dollars, can hold the stock of provisions for a period of two to three months. On the car equipped with a special water treatment system that can be turned into drinking water from the dirtiest source.
Unicat TerraCross, which cost starts from half a million dollars, can hold the stock of provisions for a period of two to three months. On the car equipped with a special water treatment system that can be turned into drinking water from the dirtiest source.
TerraCross
TerraCross
TerraCross
TerraCross
On TerraCross provided fixing bicycle motocross bikes and even - in case travelers want to go somewhere where there will drive four-wheel drive.
TerraCross available in six versions with virtually limitless possibilities of individualization. Depending on what type of travel preferred customer, he will be offered interior with expensive equipment and luxurious materials, or a Spartan version of a high cross for extreme trips.
TerraCross
TerraCross
TerraCross
EcoRoamer
For those who want to travel the farthest corners of the planet untouched nature and do not harm her harmful emissions, it was coined by the trailer called EcoRoamer. Almost 15-ton model created on the basis of a pickup truck Ford F-650 is equipped with an upgraded 350-strong unit Saterpillar C7, consuming ... biodiesel.
According to the creator EcoRoamer Jay Shapiro, producer of this particular engine has been selected by chance. Representative offices Saterpillar - known manufacturer of heavy equipment - there are 130 countries on five continents, so ordering the necessary components in the event of a breakdown in the cellar. Even if you brought in some backward country in Central Africa.
During the construction of the car designers had to extend and modify the rear-wheel drive F-650 platform. This was done in order to be able to install the front axle produced by Meritor.
The car has two fuel tanks with a total capacity of almost 500 liters. With that EcoRoamer spends about 40 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, a reserve on board provides Utility autonomy travel more than 1,250 kilometers.
Power supply provided, including, and Wi-Fi point, "beating" at a distance of 1, 3 kilometers away, is supported by special panels that collect solar energy.
EcoRoamer
During the operation of all electronic systems EcoRoamer responds permanently mounted laptop ruggedized Panasonic Toughbook, for use in adverse conditions for computer equipment. The device has a fairly old but stable operating system Windows XP, which, according to developers, "must not fail".
EarthCruiser
Built on the chassis of medium multipurpose truck Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, the Australian Autonomous rover EarthCruiser is compact (5650 millimeters long, 2060 millimeters wide and 2510 millimeters in height), which allow it to fit into a standard container ship. With this car can be delivered by sea to anywhere in the earth, and from there go where before you could only watch through the program Google Earth.
Because of its compactness, maneuverability and functionality, EarthCruiser has become quite popular among professional travelers, wildlife photographers, hunters, climbers, surfers and other adventurers. In addition, this model can be requested with the left and right-hand drive.
EarthCruiser equipped with 4, 9-liter turbo diesel, developing 150 horsepower and 471 Nm. The motor is paired with a five-speed "mechanics". Transmission - all-wheel drive, dual-range transfer case with.
The standard 125-liter fuel tank is attached another one with a capacity of 90 liters. With this power reserve EarthCruiser increased from 650 to 1,300 kilometers of highway and 450 to 900 kilometers on a heavy off-road.
Despite the small size of the housing unit (7, 5 square meters), in EarthCruiser fit a double bed, an ergonomic kitchen, toilet and storage of different equipment, tools and medicines.
EarthRoamer
The American company manufactures EarthRoamer model XV-LT-based truck Ford F-550 for almost 10 years. During this time, 125 specimens were collected rover cost from 200 to 300 thousand dollars, making it one of the most popular autonomous cars in the world. Thanks to a special agreement with the "Ford", three-year warranty on the chassis and engine on a five-year (six-liter 325-strong turbodiesel V8 with five-speed automatic), the American company takes effect only after the client receives the finished car, the construction of which can take several months.
Body housing module made of wood, steel and carbon fiber. The interior is finished with maple panels. The sleeping compartment EarthRoamer XV-LT, located directly above the four-seater cab has two viewing window with mosquito nets. Just beyond the dining cabin space that can be transformed into two additional berths. Diesel fuel system nourishes not only the power plant - with its help even heated water in the shower and ceramic hob for cooking.
The standard 225-liter fuel tank was replaced with a 340-liter. Given that all-terrain vehicle on a highway spends only 20 liters of fuel, EarthRoamer able to overcome without refueling up to 1,700 kilometers.
In addition, the XV-LT equipment includes 15-inch display with a DVD-player and satellite channels, GPS-navigation and a rearview camera.
EarthRoamer
EarthRoamer
Terra Wind
American Bus Terra Wind with a residential unit for travel can hardly boast exorbitant autonomy trips or high traffic on land. But traveling on the water he just has no equal. Particularly impressive is the fact that outwardly Terra Wind, which cost starts from 850 thousand dollars is no different from an ordinary bus.
At the bottom of the device installed a bespoke reinforced aluminum pontoon whereby Terra Wind is able to stay afloat, and inflatable pontoons on either side. The device either alone (if it allows the landscape), or by using a special platform can go down to the water, and then will only have to put the marine transmission mode «drive», and the power of the 330-strong motor will switch to two 19-inch bronze propellers.
The bus, with a maximum speed on land is about 140 kilometers per hour, is able to move through the water at a speed of seven knots (about 13 mph). Terra Wind design allows it to withstand wave height of one meter and cope with wind gusts up to 65 kilometers per hour. Even if there is an emergency, then in the hold of the bus-boat bilge pump provides three-band, as well as two automatic fire-extinguishing system.
Despite the low speed, equipping the interior space Terra Wind envied even cabins expensive ocean liner. Inside the housing unit has a full kitchen, a huge bed, leather chairs and sofas, expensive types of wood finishes, jacuzzi and several large liquid crystal displays. With this equipment, you can cut the engine and drifted much as you want.
That's all.
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38 photos.
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Desert Challenger
Action Mobile company from a small Austrian town of Saalfelden builds cars for autonomous voyages more than 30 years. Perhaps the most impressive of their development is the Eight-wheel-drive all-terrain vehicle DesertChallenger value of 1, 75 million dollars. At its creation, engineers have spent more than two years - is rumored to be the first car ordered some Arab sheikh, whose name is unknown.
ATV is built on the platform of a military truck MAN KAT1, developed by MAN as early as 1970 for the needs of the Bundeswehr. This chassis was used, including as a carrier for the anti-aircraft missile system "Patriot".
Desert Challenger weighs 33 tons. Its length is 13 meters, width - three meters, and height - four. However, the gigantic dimensions of the rover does not interfere with the 13-liter 600-strong turbodiesel climb to 60 percent slope, overcome a ford and pass half meter deep trenches up to two meters.
Inside the truck there is a kitchen, all necessary amenities and a luxurious living room, space for parking which can be increased up to five meters - thanks to hydraulic drives and pushes the wall of the body. In addition, the roof Desert Challenger equipped with a special observation deck with lounge chairs for sunbathing.
The creators of the car say that autonomy trip to Desert Challenger can reach several weeks. ATV is capable of carrying up to 2,500 liters of diesel fuel for the generator 2,500 liters of drinking water, as well as an additional 400 liters of fuel for the engine, which consumes 47 liters per 100 kilometers. Appetite is certainly brutal, but a power reserve of more than 800 kilometers for the eight-car to the mass of the tank - is acceptable.
Unicat TerraSross
The main European competitors Action Mobile is a German company Unicat. One of the latest developments of the company called TerraCross: depending on version, this car is built on a platform of MAN trucks and Mercedes-Benz Unimog (the latter is considered one of the best vehicles for building on its base of motorhomes) and is equipped with diesel engines with power from 238 to 350 Horse power.
Unicat TerraCross, which cost starts from half a million dollars, can hold the stock of provisions for a period of two to three months. On the car equipped with a special water treatment system that can be turned into drinking water from the dirtiest source.
Unicat TerraCross, which cost starts from half a million dollars, can hold the stock of provisions for a period of two to three months. On the car equipped with a special water treatment system that can be turned into drinking water from the dirtiest source.
TerraCross
TerraCross
TerraCross
TerraCross
On TerraCross provided fixing bicycle motocross bikes and even - in case travelers want to go somewhere where there will drive four-wheel drive.
TerraCross available in six versions with virtually limitless possibilities of individualization. Depending on what type of travel preferred customer, he will be offered interior with expensive equipment and luxurious materials, or a Spartan version of a high cross for extreme trips.
TerraCross
TerraCross
TerraCross
EcoRoamer
For those who want to travel the farthest corners of the planet untouched nature and do not harm her harmful emissions, it was coined by the trailer called EcoRoamer. Almost 15-ton model created on the basis of a pickup truck Ford F-650 is equipped with an upgraded 350-strong unit Saterpillar C7, consuming ... biodiesel.
According to the creator EcoRoamer Jay Shapiro, producer of this particular engine has been selected by chance. Representative offices Saterpillar - known manufacturer of heavy equipment - there are 130 countries on five continents, so ordering the necessary components in the event of a breakdown in the cellar. Even if you brought in some backward country in Central Africa.
During the construction of the car designers had to extend and modify the rear-wheel drive F-650 platform. This was done in order to be able to install the front axle produced by Meritor.
The car has two fuel tanks with a total capacity of almost 500 liters. With that EcoRoamer spends about 40 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, a reserve on board provides Utility autonomy travel more than 1,250 kilometers.
Power supply provided, including, and Wi-Fi point, "beating" at a distance of 1, 3 kilometers away, is supported by special panels that collect solar energy.
EcoRoamer
During the operation of all electronic systems EcoRoamer responds permanently mounted laptop ruggedized Panasonic Toughbook, for use in adverse conditions for computer equipment. The device has a fairly old but stable operating system Windows XP, which, according to developers, "must not fail".
EarthCruiser
Built on the chassis of medium multipurpose truck Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, the Australian Autonomous rover EarthCruiser is compact (5650 millimeters long, 2060 millimeters wide and 2510 millimeters in height), which allow it to fit into a standard container ship. With this car can be delivered by sea to anywhere in the earth, and from there go where before you could only watch through the program Google Earth.
Because of its compactness, maneuverability and functionality, EarthCruiser has become quite popular among professional travelers, wildlife photographers, hunters, climbers, surfers and other adventurers. In addition, this model can be requested with the left and right-hand drive.
EarthCruiser equipped with 4, 9-liter turbo diesel, developing 150 horsepower and 471 Nm. The motor is paired with a five-speed "mechanics". Transmission - all-wheel drive, dual-range transfer case with.
The standard 125-liter fuel tank is attached another one with a capacity of 90 liters. With this power reserve EarthCruiser increased from 650 to 1,300 kilometers of highway and 450 to 900 kilometers on a heavy off-road.
Despite the small size of the housing unit (7, 5 square meters), in EarthCruiser fit a double bed, an ergonomic kitchen, toilet and storage of different equipment, tools and medicines.
EarthRoamer
The American company manufactures EarthRoamer model XV-LT-based truck Ford F-550 for almost 10 years. During this time, 125 specimens were collected rover cost from 200 to 300 thousand dollars, making it one of the most popular autonomous cars in the world. Thanks to a special agreement with the "Ford", three-year warranty on the chassis and engine on a five-year (six-liter 325-strong turbodiesel V8 with five-speed automatic), the American company takes effect only after the client receives the finished car, the construction of which can take several months.
Body housing module made of wood, steel and carbon fiber. The interior is finished with maple panels. The sleeping compartment EarthRoamer XV-LT, located directly above the four-seater cab has two viewing window with mosquito nets. Just beyond the dining cabin space that can be transformed into two additional berths. Diesel fuel system nourishes not only the power plant - with its help even heated water in the shower and ceramic hob for cooking.
The standard 225-liter fuel tank was replaced with a 340-liter. Given that all-terrain vehicle on a highway spends only 20 liters of fuel, EarthRoamer able to overcome without refueling up to 1,700 kilometers.
In addition, the XV-LT equipment includes 15-inch display with a DVD-player and satellite channels, GPS-navigation and a rearview camera.
EarthRoamer
EarthRoamer
Terra Wind
American Bus Terra Wind with a residential unit for travel can hardly boast exorbitant autonomy trips or high traffic on land. But traveling on the water he just has no equal. Particularly impressive is the fact that outwardly Terra Wind, which cost starts from 850 thousand dollars is no different from an ordinary bus.
At the bottom of the device installed a bespoke reinforced aluminum pontoon whereby Terra Wind is able to stay afloat, and inflatable pontoons on either side. The device either alone (if it allows the landscape), or by using a special platform can go down to the water, and then will only have to put the marine transmission mode «drive», and the power of the 330-strong motor will switch to two 19-inch bronze propellers.
The bus, with a maximum speed on land is about 140 kilometers per hour, is able to move through the water at a speed of seven knots (about 13 mph). Terra Wind design allows it to withstand wave height of one meter and cope with wind gusts up to 65 kilometers per hour. Even if there is an emergency, then in the hold of the bus-boat bilge pump provides three-band, as well as two automatic fire-extinguishing system.
Despite the low speed, equipping the interior space Terra Wind envied even cabins expensive ocean liner. Inside the housing unit has a full kitchen, a huge bed, leather chairs and sofas, expensive types of wood finishes, jacuzzi and several large liquid crystal displays. With this equipment, you can cut the engine and drifted much as you want.
That's all.
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