A group of students at Canara Engineering College in India have designed and developed a solar-powered "tribrid" scooter, the V–Spark 3. This innovative design will be officially inaugurated at a local function on August 20, 2010.
The V-Spark 3 runs both on fuel and electric charge. The zero-emission scooter also generates energy through onboard solar panels. The V-Spark 3 is based on a parallel hybrid system with a single accelerator and speedometer for both mechanical and electrical transmissions. Best of all, there is always a backup to keep the two-wheeler moving.
"Tribrid" Scooters
The V–Spark 3 Runs on Fuel, Solar Power & Electric Charge
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Scooters - The development and popularity of hybrid scooters, that run on fuel and electric charge, present opportunities for businesses to invest in and develop disruptive innovations within the electric scooter industry.
2. Solar-powered Vehicles - As solar-powered vehicles become more feasible, there is potential for businesses to disrupt the automotive industry by investing in and developing solar-powered modes of transportation.
3. Parallel Hybrid Systems - The development and implementation of parallel hybrid systems in transportation, like the V-Spark 3, present opportunities for businesses to disrupt the automotive industry and create more sustainable solutions for transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Scooter Manufacturing - The rise of hybrid scooters presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the electric scooter manufacturing industry to develop and produce hybrid scooter models that cater to eco-friendly consumers.
2. Renewable Energy - As solar-powered vehicles become more feasible, the renewable energy industry can explore disruptive innovations in creating efficient and cost-effective solar panels for transportation purposes.
3. Automotive Industry - The development of parallel hybrid systems in transportation creates the potential for businesses in the automotive industry to disrupt traditional gasoline-powered vehicles with more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives.