The two-seat roadster is going to look really, really different in the future if 'Helix' by Minchul Kim is any indication. Helix is a concept car that runs on both wind and electric energy.
Helix gathers its electric power from its regenerative braking system that converts the energy used to brake into stored electricity. Helix's wind energy is collected by the cars built-in turbines that convert air into energy while the car is in motion. Kim's concept seems to be for either race car drivers or hardcore motorists as the car lacks normal creature comforts such as a windshield and doors.
While I don't see this car going into production anytime soon, I do hope that the folks over F1 and the Indy Car racing series are taking a serious look at designs like this (green race cars are the future after all). Imagine how much wind energy could be captured by a car doing 200 mph!
Futuristic Wind-Powered Roadsters
'Helix' by Minchul Kim is Designed to Cleanly Burn Rubber
Trend Themes
1. Wind-powered Roadsters - Opportunity for developing wind-powered cars that combine energy from wind and electric power for clean and sustainable transportation.
2. Regenerative Braking Systems - Potential for creating cars with regenerative braking systems that convert energy used for braking into stored electricity, increasing overall energy efficiency.
3. Green Race Cars - Disruptive innovation opportunity to design eco-friendly race cars that utilize wind energy to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability in motorsports.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers can explore the development of wind-powered cars and regenerative braking systems to offer environmentally friendly and energy-efficient vehicles.
2. Renewable Energy - Opportunity for the renewable energy industry to collaborate with the automotive sector to integrate wind energy technologies into vehicle design and infrastructure.
3. Motorsports - Motorsports organizations can embrace the concept of green race cars to align with sustainability goals and showcase the potential of wind energy in high-speed racing.