Alternative Drive

Taking a more sustainable approach, drivers turn to unique power sources

Implications - With consumers growing more wary of their environmental impact, efforts to make everyday routines more sustainable are becoming more of a personal priority. Seeking to make necessities like driving more eco-friendly, individuals are turning to alternative energy sources like sewage and solar power to make routine commutes more environmentally adaptable. The use of unconventional power sources satiates both the need to be guilt-free, and to continue enjoying the conveniences of the modern age.

Trend Themes

  1. Alternative Energy Sources — Development of eco-friendly vehicles using unconventional power sources like hydrogen, compressed air, and sewage as fuel.
  2. Green Technology — Adoption of technology like solar panels for vehicle charging and biodegradable materials for luxury cars.
  3. Sustainability — Growing personal preference for ecologically responsible actions and lifestyles, leading to eco-friendly cars becoming more of a personal priority.

Industry Implications

  1. Automotive Industry — Eco-friendly cars using alternative sources of energy and biodegradable materials.
  2. Renewable Energy Industry — Increased use of unconventional sources like sewage and solar power for vehicle powering.
  3. Green Technology Industry — Innovation opportunities for companies developing sustainable technologies for automobiles.
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6 Featured, 46 Examples:
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Oct 13 — Mar 14
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Featured Examples

Biodegradable Luxury Cars
Biodegradable Luxury Cars
The Mercedes Benz LX Concept by Irfendy Mohamad is Eco-Friendly
The ‘21 Jump Street’ reboot cleverly showed the changing morals of today’s society when Channing Tatum tried unsuccessfully to reintegrate into high school using the same tactics... MORE
Sewage-Powered SUVs
Sewage-Powered SUVs
Californians Will Soon Be Able to Buy a Hyundai Tucson Powered by Waste
Eco-conscious drivers will soon be able to buy a Hyundai Tucson completely powered by sewage. While that sounds disgusting, it’s an amazing way to preserve the environment, while also allowing... MORE
Fluid-Formed Automobiles
Fluid-Formed Automobiles
The Renault Moister was Aesthetically Inspired by the H2O Molecule
The Renault Moister well and truly embodies the earth-conscious mentality behind its development. This eco-friendly vehicle runs on hydrogen power as a brilliant sustainable fuel, and it is the... MORE
Poop-Powered Cars
Poop-Powered Cars
The Hyundai Tucson Runs on Sewage
Forget solar power for saving fuel costs - the Hyundai Tucson can run on something that’s plentiful all over the world: sewage. This poop-powered car looks just like a regular SUV, except the... MORE
play_circle_filledAir-Powered Scooters
Air-Powered Scooters
The EcoMoto Motorbike is Propelled by the Release of Pressurized Gases
There are all sorts of ways to make motorcycles more environmentally friendly and the EcoMoto Motorbike explores one of these imaginative solutions. The technologies of Biofuel and solar panels are... MORE
Solar Roof-Powered Cars
Solar Roof-Powered Cars
Ford's New Prototype is a Hybrid Vehicle Charged Through an Eco Roof Panel
Ford recently unveiled its C-MAX Solar Energi car, with a first-of-its-kind solar roof. This is an advantage to consumers to have a hybrid car that doesn’t need to plug-in to recharge.  The... MORE

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