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This amphibious electric boat and tricycle that triples as shelter you can sleep in at night was created for 'expeditions around the world'

* Latvian design studio Zeltini created the Z-Triton, an amphibious tiny home. * The electrically powered vehicle can travel over land or water, and has a tiny kitchen and room to sleep. * The vehicles will be available to rent starting next year.  * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The Z-Triton from Latvian design studio Zeltini might be the perfect adventuring vehicle. Designer Aigars Lauzis created a tiny home that's also a boat and tricycle, capable of traveling over land and water.  While the Z-triton isn't yet available to buy, Zeltini has plans to start renting out the vehicle by 2021. The studio's mission to create sustainable products and prototypes that, along with being functional, are fun. This design, which looks a bit like an invention from Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, fits the bill. Some of their past work is similarly inventive, like the Temple of Poop, a composting toilet that fertilizes its own roof garden. Take a look.  SEE ALSO: An Israeli company created a remotely controlled face mask that can be worn while eating — here's what it's like The Z-Triton is designed as a tiny home, tricycle, and boat all in one. Wheels fold up to take the vehicle from land to water. One side is the front of a tricycle, with a bike seat for the driver. The back then becomes the front as it converts into a boat. Some outlets have called it "a floating house on wheels." Source: The India Tribune The Z-triton is electrically powered, and from the control panel the driver can control power, turn signals, interior temperature, and more. On land, it can be powered by cycling, with the option of electrical help. It can travel up to 25 miles on land... ...or about 19 miles in the water. According to Zeltini, it comfortably fits two people. The inside is adjustable — bench seating can be moved to other locations, or removed to create a sleeping area, with extra storage built into the sides. Both passengers can even sleep onboard, they just need sleeping bags. There's also a tiny kitchen on board for preparing and storing food. Blue and orange details continue throughout the interior and exterior. The stylized orange "Z" is also the steering wheel. The designers' dog, Kobe, tags along for the ride. Zeltini says the Z-Triton is perfect for "expeditions around the world" or "a weekend getaway deep in nature." In 2021, the Z-Triton will be available to rent for shorter excursions. Zeltini will tell renters where to pick up the Z-Triton, and give them some route suggestions for the best trip. Though tiny, every aspect of the design is detailed and thoughtful. The roof even has a small plant for a final touch.
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