VW creates a factory Multivan plug-in hybrid camper using light RV kit

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [VW creates a factory Multivan plug-in hybrid camper using light RV kit]( [The impressively versatile Volkswagen Multivan adds a new trick to its repertoire: a light camper kit for getting some sleep after a long day]( VW's Good Night Pack gives the T7 Multivan a new trick, creating a two-person motel room inside the van. Add that to the T7's adaptive seats, multipurpose components and PHEV drive, and you end up with one of the most versatile vehicles available. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [These earbuds are the ideal gym companion, and they're on sale]( If you want to invest in a pair that will stream high-quality sonics and deliver flexibility throughout the day, the TruPro 3 TWS Earbuds fit the bill. For a limited time, you can get them on sale for 80 percent off. [Read more]( Military [How the Ukraine drone war is changing the game on the battlefield]( [Artist's concept of Switchblade drone]( The recent turnabout in northeastern Ukraine shows that this is a war full of surprises. Not the least of these is that the conflict is shaping up as the first true drone war, giving new insights into the battlefield of the future. [Read more]( Photography [The astonishing winners of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year]( [Winner - People and Space. The International Space Station Transiting Tranquility Base. Florence, Arizona, USA. Celestron C11 and Explore Scientific AR127 telescopes, iOptron CEM70 mount, UV/IR Cut filter, ZWO ASI174MM and Sony A7 II cameras, 2,800 mm f/10, 0.3-millisecond exposure]( The winner of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest is a shot of a rarely seen "disconnection event" when solar winds break off a part of a comet’s tail. The image is just one highlight of many in the world's most prestigious astrophotography contest. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2022 Polaris Slingshot – our manual fears prove unfounded]( [The Polaris Slingshot is a three-wheeled, two-seat roadster of pure fun]( When we first encountered the Polaris Slingshot, it was in its new design with an in-house engine. We were concerned that the manual transmission offered would make the autocycle feel dangerous. We were wrong. [Read more]( Energy [Elastic, robotic generators open up strange new energy capture ideas]( [The NREL has patented smart, flexible, robotic wave energy actuators comprised almost entirely of dielectric elastomers]( A new class of elastic energy converters is emerging, with the ability to capture energy from a variety of different motions. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is pushing to deploy them, first in a series of strange, bendy wave energy designs. [Read more]( Automotive [1,180-hp Ariel Hipercar emerges as evil turbine-boosted e-Batmobile]( [Ariel's first full-bodied car looks to imprint a visual impression]( The Ariel "Hipercar" breaks from the electric supercar pack with a little performance-rounding innovation. Not only does it leverage a 4-motor drive for eyebrow-shearing performance, it packs a turbine range-extender for the flexibility of a gas car. [Read more]( Drones [Bee-inspired technology uses aerial drones to 3D-print structures]( [A job-supervising ScanDrone (left) alongside a 3D-printing BuilDrone (right)]( Building structures in difficult-to-reach locations is a daunting task, as bringing in the cranes, scaffolding and whatnot can be difficult. That's why scientists are creating a bee-inspired system, which uses flying 3D-printing drones to do the job. [Read more]( Architecture [Thai library impresses with stunning bamboo craftsmanship]( [The Panyaden Secondary School Library cost a total of US$300,000 to build]( Back in 2017, Chiangmai Life Architects used bamboo to create a breezy sports hall at the Panyaden International School in Thailand. The firm has now returned to the same school to add a beautiful new library that's mostly constructed from bamboo. [Read more]( Music [Record label launches vinyl album with built-in guitar effects pedal]( [Romanus Records and ADD Pedals have collaborated to create the world's first guitar pedal vinyl record]( We have to admit that being able to plug a guitar cable into a vinyl record to tap into onboard effects hasn't really been on our wishlist. But now that Romanus Records and ADD Pedals have actually built such a thing, we so want one. [Read more]( Marine [Awake completes country to country eFoil crossing]( [The trip from Malmö in Sweden to Copenhagen in Denmark riding a Vinga eFoil is reported to be the first crossing of the Öresund Strait using an electric personal watercraft]( A few months after releasing its first eFoil board, Awake Boards has now realized a five-year dream and made a sea crossing on the Vinga board over the Öresund Strait from the company's home turf in Sweden to the capital of Denmark. [Read more]( Photography [Retro-modern Alfie Tych camera gets twice the shots per roll of film]( [The Alfie Tych (pronounced "titch") is presently on Kickstarter]( Like a lot of things, photographic film is getting expensive – especially since it's not as widely used as it once was. The Alfie Tych camera was designed with that problem in mind, as it lets you get twice as many exposures out of one roll of film. [Read more]( Architecture [George Lucas' ambitious Museum of Narrative Art set for 2025 opening]( [The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is expected to be completed in 2025 – more than a decade after first being revealed]( The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has undergone as many twists and turns as a Hollywood script since it was unveiled in 2014. Having missed its planned 2021 completion date, the ambitious project is now set for a 2025 opening. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Optoma gets in the game with responsive 4K gaming projector]( [Optoma's new short-throw gaming projector gets input lag down to 60 ms for 4K action at 60 Hz or 4 ms at Full HD/240-Hz]( In the gaming world, snappy onscreen visuals could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Optomo has launched a new 4K UHD short-throw gaming projector with a fast refresh rate and low input lag for players looking to game large. [Read more]( Outdoors [MQ3 keyring flashlight features a quick-release magnetic base]( [The YSMART MQ3 automatically powers up when pulled off its magnetic keyring-mounted base]( While there are now quite a few mini keyring flashlights on the market, most of them have to be held along with the keys when in use. YSMART London's MQ3 is different, in that it magnetically – and quickly – pops on and off of a keyring-mounted base. [Read more]( Science [Modified mosquitoes die before their malaria parasites become infectious]( [Transmission:Zero scientist Prof. George Christophides, with a cage of the genetically modified Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes]( When it comes to keeping mosquitoes from spreading malaria, some approaches involve killing the insects, or stopping them from acquiring malaria parasites. A new method, however, stunts the growth of the parasites once they're in the mosquito's gut. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Victrola's latest turntable can stream directly to Sonos speakers]( [The Stream Carbon turntable "requires no additional equipment for connecting to a Sonos ecosystem, allowing effortless setup and easy control with the Sonos app"]( Sales of vinyl records are on the up, but many new listeners might also want to wirelessly stream albums around the home. Veteran audio brand Victrola has introduced a flagship turntable that can directly connect with Sonos speakers. [Read more]( Around The Home [Auto-tracking Pino Lamp pans with users' faces or other targets]( [The Pino Lamp is presently on Kickstarter]( While it may not be way up there on your list of grievances, constantly having to reposition a desk lamp can be a bit of a hassle. The Pino Lamp was designed with that fact in mind, as it automatically swivels to follow faces, books, or items of a given color. 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