The Zetros 2733

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The Zetros 2733 has three axles, effectively turning it into a six-wheel-drive tank. The engine alone is a torque monster of a 7.2-liter diesel inline six-cylinder. It pumps out 326 horsepower and a thumping 959 pound-feet of torque. Frankly, with that much torque, the Zetros should come with a warning sticker not to make full-throttle runs too often, as you might cause earthquakes on the other side of the globe.Tiny House Plans, Small Home Plans, Micro Tiny Home Plans, Micro Home Plans, Tiny Home plans, Tiny Homes, Tiny Houses, Tiny House Builder, Tiny Homes Builder, small houses, small house plansYou can either send that tectonic level of torque through a sturdy Allison-sourced six-speed automatic or a hydraulically shifted nine-speed. The nine-speed uses eight forward gears and a gear for crawling. All three differentials can – of course – be mechanically locked.

Now here is where the really cool part comes in. Two Mongolian businessmen hired Mercedes to build two copies of these brilliant trucks with a whole host of extra features.

These one-off versions include an RV like living space styled in a very luxurious fashion. This means two flat screen TVs, heated marble floors, Bose sound system, shower, and everything but the kitchen sink in order to survive whatever life throws your way. Oh, and it’ll be a life of pure extravagance, if you couldn’t tell.

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Everything in the RV section is powered by a diesel generator or by battery. If those fail, the Zetros can use solar panels installed on the roof. If that isn’t enough, the owners can even bring  an ATV inside of the cargo space as well.

Although the businessmen claim to be using it for “fox hunting” in the deserts and forests of Mongolia, it sounds to me like they are actually testing it out for the end of the world. I might just have to request one myself, just in case the Zombies really do come.

What would you fit your custom, end-of-the-world 6×6 with? Consider going over to our to see what extra toys you could stock up on.

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The Nimbus Concept

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The Nimbus Concept is a Futuristic, 4×4 Take on the VW Bus!

The Volkswagen Bus is a wonderful, iconic vehicle, but if you’ve seen “Little Miss Sunshine,” you’ll know that they are aging, and would make for a rather challenging vehicle to take on a road trip. But what if you could have all that style with modern reliability, and even more capability? The Nimbus might have you covered.

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The Nimbus by Eduardo Galvanis takes cues from the original VW bus, but then also bakes in some Baja bug and Lunar lander to make a truly go-anywhere family vehicle. The design somehow manages to make the bulbous body shape masculine with touches such as off-road tires, a raised ride height and cargo rack with light bar.

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Considering energy needs in the future, the Nimbus is powered by an electric drivetrain with a small gas power generator (think of the powertrain in the Chevy Volt). It has four drive modes- Energy Saver for city use, Standard Mode, Faster Cruise, and Four Wheel drive. It would use a lithium-ion battery and incorporate regenerative braking. The Nimbus is well connected, with a center touchscreen for internet access, as well as four USB ports. But the source post at Dornob points out that its best feature might be the large windows, providing massive views of whatever destination you seek.

 

 

 

Bentwater Marina | Lake Granbury | Texas Drought

This is a fly over of Bentwater Marina, on Lake Granbury, which is part of the Brazo’s River Authority, and is the middle of three lakes connected by the Brozo’s River. All three lakes are down about 15 feet due to the drought and due to political reasons. Please pray for rain to fill up Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Granbury and Lake Whitney. Thank you!

Here is a link that provides water levels for all of Texas’ lakes.

 

Wildwood | Lake Whatcom | Washington State

Washington State Article 5In the northwestern corner of Washington State, just ninety minutes north of Seattle and forty-five minutes from the Canadian border lies one of the largest, most beautiful timber-lined lakes in the entire Northwest. Lake Whatcom. And it remains to this day, a pristine natural gem little known outside of the immediate surrounding area.

Washington State ArticleOver 12 miles long, Lake Whatcom, the fourth largest lake in Washington State extends northwest from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains to the city of Bellingham. And Wildwood’s lakefront cottages rest right at the lake’s pristine southern shores on a quiet and serene bay where the lake gets up to 70 (F) degrees come summer.

Washington State Article 4This affordable and picturesque lakefront cottage community is the last lakefront resort to be built on Lake Whatcom. Quaint cottages, swim beaches, private marina, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, playground and sports court; Wildwood has everything your family needs for your home away from home. Don’t miss out on a very rare real estate opportunity to purchase your own lakefront cottage.

Washington State Article 3As the fresh water reservoir for Bellingham, the care given to this important asset is meticulous…yet it is a wonderful recreation source where water sports flourish in perfect harmony. While the north end of Lake Whatcom is dotted with large luxurious homes, the south end is essentially untouched. A few cabins peek out from behind the trees. Nature abounds and fishing for bass, trout and perch is all at your doorstep. Wildwood’s  cottages for sale on Lake Whatcom – pure magic!

Washington State Article 2Here on South Bay at Wildwood very little development has taken place and it will remain that way. The crystal clear waters and the views of this sapphire lake and green velvet mountains across the bay are quite simply awe-inspiring. Wildwood’s intimate lakefront cottages will become the foundation for memories that will bond you and your family and create a legacy that will continue for generations to come.

To find out more about Wildwood click here!

 

 

Texas Lakes Disappearing | Pray For Rain

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Texas State Park police officer Thomas Bigham walks across the cracked lake bed of O.C. Fisher Lake Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, in San Angelo, Texas. A combination of the long periods of 100 plus degree days and the lack of rain in the drought -stricken region has dried up the lake that once spanned over 5400 acres.  See More on O.C. Fisher Lake

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SAN ANTONIO — Will record-breaking droughts become the “new normal” for South Texas?  That question was posed by the state Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon at a meeting of the Edwards Aquifer Authority board Tuesday.

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The current drought, which started four years ago, is among the five worst in the past 500 years, he said. If it continues to be as dry as it is has been, the drought could be the third worst.

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The current drought, which started four years ago, is among the five worst in the past 500 years, he said. If it continues to be as dry as it is has been, the drought could be the third worst.

El Niño conditions “definitely seem to be on the way,” he said, which could usher in a cool, wet winter and up to 5 inches of additional rainfall.

In the long term, because of changes in the global climate, South Texas “could see both worse droughts and worse floods,” Nielsen-Gammon said.

These are pictures of Lake Medina, which water level is down 90 feet.  See More Of Lake Medina

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Texas Reservoirs – Monitored Water Supply Reservoirs are 66.3% full on 2014-05-28

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Click here to see the current water levels of all Texas Lakes