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Unprecedented Motorhome in Brazil, Powered by Diesel and Solar Energy, Promises Freedom During Travels and Greater Sustainability
Brazilian people love to travel, and the Motorhome is a type of vehicle widely used by adventurous individuals. This “house on wheels” allows you to experience the world without a fixed place to live. However, fueling the vehicle for maintaining the house still keeps adventurers dependent on gas stations. But this will change with the unprecedented motorhome in Brazil that ensures autonomy for consumable items based on solar energy.
This innovation was designed and developed by Estrella Mobil, which guarantees a comfortable motorhome with air conditioning, electricity, and hot water that is entirely autonomous, with the house part powered by solar energy. Such technology existed only in vehicles produced by international companies, but it has now arrived in Brazil.
The unprecedented vehicle produced has 2 main sources of energy that provide autonomy: solar panels and an attached generator. The solar panels can produce up to 1,200 Watts of power and are sufficient to provide that much-desired freedom during travels. However, when there is not much sunlight, there is an option to activate the backup energy generator. Nevertheless, the movement of the vehicle is still guaranteed by diesel.
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The Idea Came from Clients Who Felt the Need for More Independence During Travels
Finding motorhomes with autonomy is a complex and difficult task, according to enthusiasts of this type of vehicle. Thus, many Estrella Mobil clients suggested to the company the production of this model here in Brazil due to their interest in more independent travels. Additionally, motorhomes with this type of energy are still scarce in the market.
Some clients also emphasized that trips to regions with limited access to electricity or gas stations, such as the North and Northeast, were complicated due to the lack of autonomy of consumable items. Therefore, the Estrella Mobil development and research team conducted surveys and tests and then produced this revolutionary vehicle in the sector within Brazil. Thus, there is less demand for diesel to keep the vehicle running.
The Autonomous Motorhome Powered by Diesel and Solar Energy is Already Well Received by Clients
One client who purchased this new model, Heloísa Mader Velloso, 56 years old, shares how this vehicle is different and has a focus on sustainability. She explains that she was looking for a vehicle that emitted less greenhouse gases and was more autonomous on the road, powered by batteries or renewable energies. Her meeting with the Mercedes Sprinter from Estrella Mobil was a match made in heaven, according to her.
“The construction standard and details of the vehicle, weight distribution, interior space, and having an induction stove, electric oven, towel dryer, hot water that heats up quickly, all came together coherently to utilize what the vehicle’s structure could provide. Safety was also very important, with locks specific to Sprinter, monitoring cameras, alarm systems, tracking, accessories, and installations”
Heloísa Mader Velloso (2022)
Júlio Lemos, co-founder of Estrella Mobil, also emphasizes that the Starlight Kit is what keeps the entire vehicle functioning on solar energy. Thus, trips do not rely heavily on gas stations, and comfort is guaranteed.
Who is Estrella Mobil?
Estrella Mobil is a manufacturer specialized in Motorhomes, the famous “houses on wheels“. With over 20 years in the market, the company stands out for developing vehicles with personalized experiences. The team of professionals brings prior experience in the aerospace industry, which makes the projects even more unique and functional.
Thus, it is a revolutionary company in the field that continuously aims to bring innovations that facilitate the lives of travelers. This new creation aligns with global trends of increased use of solar energy and renewable energy matrices.
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