John MacTaggart, CEO of Ohio-based Pterosail Trike Systems, is sailing his way from San Diego, California to Saint Augustine, Florida. The cross-country trip is an event to bring attention to Pterosail.
Pterosail Trike Systems are hybrid trikes that use cycling, sailing and solar for power. The cross-country adventure began on June 28th and is expected to take four to six weeks to complete. Regular updates, including blog entries, photos, and videos, are posted on the Pterosail website.
Implications - This fifty-state, street-legal Pterosail is the epitome of comfort, safety, and stability. Do not be surprised if you begin to see more of these on the roads of a city near you.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Hybrid Trikes
- Opportunity for developing more hybrid tricycles that combine cycling, sailing, and solar power for alternative transportation options.
- Cross-country Adventures
- Potential for organizing cross-country trips or events that showcase innovative eco-friendly vehicles and draw attention to sustainable transportation solutions.
- Alternative Power Systems
- Increasing focus on designing and implementing alternative power systems, such as solar, to enhance the performance and efficiency of vehicles.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Eco-friendly Transportation
- Creating and manufacturing eco-friendly transportation options, like hybrid trikes, that promote sustainable commuting and reduce carbon emissions.
- Adventure Tourism
- Opportunities in the tourism industry to organize cross-country adventure tours that highlight unique, eco-friendly vehicles and attract environmentally conscious travelers.
- Renewable Energy
- Developing alternative power systems, such as solar, for various industries including transportation, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote clean energy solutions.
