DIY 3-Wheel Diesel Electric Concept
XR-3 Hybrid Close to Completion
Designers everywhere are jumping on the green-wagon and churning out concepts at a rapid fire pace. This three-wheeler XR-3 Hybrid is a kit to be assembled by the owner, which may be the first of it's kind. The plug-in concept was supposed to roll out this year, but has had some set backs. It will offer 200+ mpg on combination of electric and diesel power. Range is expected to be 40 mile on electric motor alone. The final concept is in the finishing stages.
Trend Themes
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Green-wagon Concepts — The trend of designing eco-friendly vehicles is creating opportunities for new concepts like the XR-3 Hybrid.
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DIY Hybrid Kits — The XR-3 Hybrid's DIY kit approach presents the disruptive innovation opportunity to empower car owners to assemble their own eco-friendly vehicles.
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Electric-diesel Hybrid Power — The combination of electric and diesel power in the XR-3 Hybrid showcases the disruptive innovation potential of hybrid technology in the automotive industry.
Industry Implications
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Automotive — The automotive industry can tap into the trend of green-wagon concepts by exploring the development and production of eco-friendly vehicles.
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Do-it-yourself (DIY) — The XR-3 Hybrid's DIY kit approach presents opportunities for the DIY industry to create and market more eco-friendly assembly options for consumers.
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Renewable Energy — The electric-diesel hybrid power showcased by the XR-3 Hybrid opens up opportunities for the renewable energy industry to further innovate and expand the use of sustainable power sources in transportation.