For those occasions when you need to make a quick getaway from your ski chalet, Lotus’ new ice vehicle promise looks to have some promise. Designed to operate in extremely cold temperatures and detect cracks in the ice below, the biofuel-powered slider sits on three skids and is pushed by a propeller in the rear. Lotus will be testing its single-seat ice craft on an experimental mission in the South Pole dubbed the Moon Regan Trans Antarctic Expedition. Two Ford E-Series vehicles will follow the ice vehicle in case something goes awry. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that the specialty craft performs according to plan. If Lotus’ ice vehicle ever made it to market, you could combine it with the DB7/Jaeger-LeCoultre watch combo (see article below) to create the ultimate Bond-inspired fleet.

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Looking for the ultimate expedition vehicle? But want something a little more nimble and fuel efficient than the 6×6 UNICAT? Colorado-based EarthRoamer makes two Xpedition Vehicles perfect for your overnight off-road adventures.

The first (pictured above) is the EarthRoamer XV-JP, a two-person extreme camper based on the Jeep Rubicon Unlimited. The EarthRoamer XV-JP comes an engine-heated shower, cooking facilities, a toilet, and 25 gallons of fresh water capacity. A tent-like Loftop system opens to provide nine feet of interior stand-up height as well as a queen bed in the loft.

EarthRoamer’s second Xpedition Vehicle, the Ford F550-based EarthRoamer XV-LT is the perfect off-road getaway vehicle for a family of four (two adults, two kids). Billed as a “luxury condo on the move,” the EarthRoamer XV-LT comes equipped with granite counters, a microwave, air conditioning, a king-sized bed, and an enclosed bathroom with shower. With a 10,000-pound towing capacity, the XV-LT was designed to haul all of the toys you can’t squeeze inside the vehicle.

Pricing on EarthRoamer’s Xpedition Vehicles starts at $110,000 for the XV-JP and can run over $230,000 for an optioned-out XV-LT.

Available through: EarthRoamer

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When you’re looking to create an extreme custom golf cart, Bad Ass is the place to go. But where do you turn when you want to hook up your utility vehicle? We’d recommend taking a look at Extreme Conversions, a Phoenix, Arizona shop that both sells and modifies UTV’s. We’ve snagged an assortment of shots off the company’s website to demonstrate some of the crazy custom work they’re capable of, like the Louis Vuitton paint job on the pink UTV above. Check out some of Extreme Conversions other over-the-top UTV’s in the gallery below.

For more information: Extreme Conversions

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Here’s one for all you camel jockeys. And we’re being serious. Roush Technologies has just completed the custom and highly complex mobile racing trainer for Turkish-based racehorse and camel training equipment manufacturer Kurt Systems. The racing trainer car moves with the animal at speeds of up to 37 mph, while computerized reigns steer the animal in the direction of the vehicle. An on-board computer system measures heart, blood, oxygen, and other fitness metrics. The vehicle also carries a range of hydraulically-controlled accessories to simulate jockey weights. And a “luxurious” cockpit on the racing trainer car contains seats for the driver, trainer, and veterinary specialist. Whether you’re looking to speed up your horse or camel, Roush’s racing trainer looks poised to do the trick. Unfortunately, since it’s a bespoke production, you’ll have to pony up some serious cash to acquire one of your own.

[via ZerCustoms]

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We get a kick out of covering new and interesting concept vehicles, and Istanbul designer Özkan Koral’s hydrogen-powered Ozone car is so far the most wild concept we’ve come across. Entered in a Peugot design contest, the cylindrical car sits on two enormous wheels, each controlled by their own electric motors. A joystick gives the driver control, and a large door on the car’s body slides under the vehicle to enable easy access in and out. The design is clean, with the matte black finish on the cover provides a nice touch. Follow the jump for two more images.

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