Innovative Vehicle Called 'Urban Loft With Mobility'(January 25, 2006) --
A car under development by the General Motors boasts wireless Internet connections, wall-mounted televisions, solar panels, and a diesel-electric hybrid power system.
The drivable house, known as the GMC PAD (Portable Architectural Dwelling), was featured in 3-D computerized models at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. The car is being called an "urban loft with mobility" by its designers and a "Living Activity Vehicle" by the auto show's judges.
It was designed as an answer to soaring home prices and urban sprawl, and it also could serve as temporary housing following a disaster, temporary housing at a construction site, or as accommodations for cast members during a movie shoot.
Before the GMC PAD can become a reality, a scale model must be built and partnerships with manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom appliances, among others, must be forged.
Similar in size to a large FedEx truck, the GMC PAD would cost between $250,000 and $300,000.
Inman News, Glenn Roberts Jr. (01/24/06)
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