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Dethleffs unveils folding caravan prototype for electric tow cars

22.01.2026 22:02 1 min 1 source
freenet.de auto DEU
Dethleffs unveils folding caravan prototype for electric tow cars
Original source: freenet.de auto

The Dethleffs C-Fold caravan study, designed for electric tow vehicles, will debut at the CMT 2026 show. It lowers to 1.65 meters in height for travel and raises at the front on-site to create full standing height. The prototype features a solar panel and is constructed from aluminum composite materials with a focus on aerodynamics.

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Dethleffs unveils folding caravan prototype for electric tow cars

22.01.2026 freenet.de auto DEU Original source

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