Travel Trailer/ Caravan that powers itself up a hill
just released here.
Oz-developed, high-tech 'smart' caravan that can assist tow vehicle coming next year
World-first hybrid drive technology that allows a caravan to push a car up a hill, and capture energy from regenerative braking on the way down, has been unveiled at the Victorian Caravan Supershow
Huett said the hub motors at around 13kg, are lighter than traditional 12in drum brakes. As well as smoother towing, Huett said the patented hybrid system incorporates reverse parking technology, to help back into tight spots and assist hitching up, at speeds up to 2km/h.
Various auto-style off-road drive modes, including Sand, Mud and Hill Assist, are also available for off-road conditions to help push the trailer along and avoid getting stuck, while torque vectoring (braking one wheel while driving the other) will help when cornering..
