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Three-Wheeled Green Machine

TREV Concept Car

— January 23, 2008 — Autos
Trev! What makes this little guy unique is that it was designed by the students at the University of South Australia.

After spending several years in development, out spawn Trev, a three-wheeled green machine.

Fully electric and fully loaded, the Trev uses a 5th of the energy a conventional car does. Not only does it capture the sleek, sexy cutting edge design that consumers are craving these days, but the Trev also embraces the reality of having an environmentally-friendly car for the big city.

Très bien for those students!

Meant to be the ideal commuter vehicle, housing only two (tandem) seats and reaching a top speed of 75 Mph, (120kmph) the TREV will only have to be recharged after 93 miles (150 km), so you'll be able to make your A to B, and maybe even your C, a few times before you have to plug in and juice up.

Oh yah, I forgot, IT ONLY HAS 3 WHEELS! You'll never need to worry again about squeezing into that tight parking spot.

But hold on, I know what you're going to ask, why only two seats? Well the lovely students at the U of SA would like to remind you that 90% of urban trips are made with either one or two people in the car. Clearly answering your question and making that much more sense.

Keys Please!
Trend Themes
1. Electric Vehicles - The development of the Trev concept car highlights the trend of electric vehicles as a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry.
2. Sustainable Transportation - The Trev concept car showcases the trend of sustainable transportation, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in reducing energy consumption and emissions.
3. Urban Mobility - The design of the Trev concept car caters to the trend of urban mobility, providing a compact and efficient vehicle for city commuting and parking.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The Trev concept car presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry, particularly in the development of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation solutions.
2. Green Technology - The Trev concept car aligns with the trend of green technology, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sustainable transportation sector.
3. Urban Planning - The design and features of the Trev concept car relate to the trend of urban planning, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities for efficient and eco-friendly urban mobility solutions.
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