This $840K off-road beast was just crowned Colorado's coolest creation
Colorado's found a way to make the middle of nowhere feel luxurious. The big picture: The EarthRoamer LTx — a high-end, off-grid adventure vehicle manufactured in Dacono — was crowned the "Coolest Thing Made in Colorado" on Thursday by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. It's designed to take travelers to some of the world's most remote places without sacrificing creature comforts. Zoom in: Built on a Ford F-550 chassis, the vehicle boasts solar power, Starlink satellite internet and a 1,000-mile driving range. Inside, you'll find a California king bed, full bathroom, kitchen and 42-inch smart TV. What they're saying: "EarthRoamer is a shining example of the innovation and world-class manufacturing happening" in the state, Colorado Chamber president and CEO Loren Furman said in a statement. It's "a truly one-of-a-kind product," Furman added. By the numbers: Roughing it in style doesn't come cheap. The LTx starts at $840,000. Customized models typically run $875,000 to $925,000, according to the company's website. The intrigue: The competition's other winners are pretty cool, too. Runner-up: A carbon-capturing brick made by Lakewood-based Summit Brick that can remove roughly a pound of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. People's Choice: A robotic 3D inspection system built in Craig
