Tesla’s CyberLandr, a disappearing RV built to connect with the manufacturer’s all-electric Cybertruck, will adopt a 48-volt electrical system to power house operations.
Using a 48-volt electrical system minimizes the wiring by connecting lights, cameras, sensors and other devices to local controllers around the vehicle, Tesla said. The local controllers are then connected to the main processing unit(s).
The result, Tesla said, is an electrical system reducing complexity and weight. Tesla’s Cybertruck also will use a 48-volt system, easing both vehicles’ assembly.
“Using a 48-volt system eliminates the need for 12-volt lead-acid batteries, which tend to fail every few years, and means that both the pickup and RV will benefit from the same modern architecture,” said Lance King, CyberLandr chief designer and CEO of Stream It, Inc. “We believe this will make Cybertruck and CyberLandr the first in their respective industries to adopt this technology.”
CyberLandr has seven computer nodes, each connecting through a single cable carrying 48-volt power and data. The nodes control the dimming of lights, exterior surveillance cameras, LED lighting and more.
CyberLandr’s aerodynamic design reduces or eliminates drag so it has a minimal effect on range. CyberLandr’s solar panels provide house power and help recharge the Cybertruck’s battery to increase range and/or the amount of time you can stay off-grid.
CyberLandr will include an induction cooktop and a recirculating shower to provide longer showers without running out of water. Shower water is heated inline, and recycled water is passed through a four-stage filter that includes UV light sanitization. Tesla said using the recirculating system enables CyberLandr to carry less water and reduce weight.
