TechCrunch Startup News Anker-backed hybrid RV startup Evotrex comes out of stealth; plus, Inception raises $50 million to build diffusion models
Nov 6, 2025
A hybrid RV startup is aiming to shake up the market with innovative designs appealing to younger adventurers. Their unique model combines a battery pack with a gas engine for extended off-grid travels. Meanwhile, a tech company raises $50 million to enhance software development using cutting-edge diffusion models, claiming superior speed and efficiency compared to traditional approaches. This revolutionary technique iteratively refines outputs, promising a new frontier for coding tasks.
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Hybrid Trailer Extends Off-Grid Range
- Evotrex builds a hybrid RV trailer pairing a big battery pack with an integrated gas engine for extended range.
- The engine recharges the battery and powers an electric motor to support longer off-grid trips.
Younger RVers Want Multi-Day Off-Grid Trips
- Co-founder Alex Chiao says their research showed RV customers are getting younger and want multi-day off-grid trips.
- They plan features to support gadgets and activities like skiing, hunting, and fishing away from campsites.
Integrated Engine Improves Efficiency And Logistics
- Evotrex claims integrating the engine into the trailer yields quieter, more efficient power and reuses heat to warm the cabin.
- They expect production in China with final assembly in California and anticipate supply-chain and policy challenges.