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Meet the KiraVan.
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CABIN: The KiraVan's chassis has been stretched and reinforced so the cab, adapted from a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, can accommodate an advanced cockpit and secondary control room.
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KITCHEN: Fully stocked, the kitchen could provide for a family of three for two to three weeks; if some onboard gear were to be replaced with extra food, they could last as long as six weeks. Packed with a convection oven, microwave oven, induction and infrared cooktops, a fridge, and a freezer, the kitchen has all the basic necessities for a five-star meal.
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DINING ROOM: The KiraVan houses an ecofriendly bathroom, an upscale kitchen, and a luxe dining area. The only thing missing is a built-in coffee machine. A countertop one will have to do.
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    Meet the KiraVan.
  • Image may contain Truck Transportation Vehicle Lighting Wheel Machine and Van
    Photograph: Art Streiber
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    CABIN: The KiraVan's chassis has been stretched and reinforced so the cab, adapted from a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, can accommodate an advanced cockpit and secondary control room.
  • Image may contain Indoors Room Oven Appliance and Kitchen
    Photograph: Art Streiber
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    KITCHEN: Fully stocked, the kitchen could provide for a family of three for two to three weeks; if some onboard gear were to be replaced with extra food, they could last as long as six weeks. Packed with a convection oven, microwave oven, induction and infrared cooktops, a fridge, and a freezer, the kitchen has all the basic necessities for a five-star meal.
  • Image may contain Room Indoors Electronics Screen Monitor Display Furniture Interior Design Living Room and Couch
    Photograph: Art Streiber
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    DINING ROOM: The KiraVan houses an ecofriendly bathroom, an upscale kitchen, and a luxe dining area. The only thing missing is a built-in coffee machine. A countertop one will have to do.
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    Photograph: Art Streiber
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    OFFICE: The super vehicle could also someday help researchers, photographers, and anyone else who needs to travel to the most unreachable places on earth for long stretches of time.

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