I agree.  That concept has been around since 2006 IIRC.

However, sometimes I feel people don't always connect the dots.

Example - VW campers in the UK
(http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/california/)  Very similar amenities
as our Vanagon friends but with the T5 body and a 5 cylinder diesel to
boot.  I believe this would be a good base for a diesel/elect hybrid.
Plus, with this base-line model starting at 35,900 gbp (almost $57,000)
it is much cheaper than the Verdier design - even if you add solar panels.

Sorry about that....I've just been drooling over the UK vans for a while
now.

Andrew

> That's been around for quite a while now.....
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>> "Green camper" with diesel hybrid, GPS controlled solar panels, etc.
>> Steep price if manufacturer comes through - $129,000!
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