# People-Powered Transport Rickshaws and pedal-powered cars are becoming popular in urban centers. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Dec 7, 2010 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/people-powered-transport-rickshaws-and-pedal-powered-cars-are-becoming-popu ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the People-Powered Transport trend? **People-Powered Transport:** Cars are getting smaller and greener—and turning into vehicles that require pedaling for power. Rather than being discouraged by having to create the energy to move their own rides, many consumers are looking at rickshaws and similar concepts as transport that appeals to their desires for eco-friendly living, convenient commutation and aesthetically pleasing design. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 3, 2009 to Oct 25, 2010 - Published: Dec 7, 2010 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the People-Powered Transport trend ### Human-Powered Transportation The rise of people-powered transportation, including rickshaws, pedal-powered cars, and human-powered helicopters, suggests a trend toward eco-friendly and energy-efficient modes of transportation with potential for disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Electric Vehicle Technology From pocket-sized electric cars to electric rickshaws and solar mototaxis, the growth of electric vehicle technology suggests that alternative energy solutions are becoming an increasingly popular option for transportation, and presents opportunities for innovation within energy storage, charging infrastructure, and vehicle design. ### Urban Mobility Solutions Innovations like Joao Lueiro's 'Electric Rickshaw' and the Maybach DRS suggest a trend in developing mobility solutions that are tailored to the demands of urban living – prioritizing safety, sustainability, and convenience – presenting opportunities for disruptors to create novel solutions for navigating dense urban environments. ## What the People-Powered Transport trend means for industry ### For Automotive Manufacturing As consumer preferences shift toward eco-friendly and energy-efficient modes of transportation, emerging trends in human-powered transportation and electric vehicle technology present opportunities for established and emerging players in the automotive manufacturing industry to innovate and capitalize on demand for sustainable transportation solutions. ### For Clean Energy The rise of electric and solar-powered vehicles suggests a trend in alternative energy solutions, creating opportunities for innovation in energy storage, renewable power generation, and electrification of transportation infrastructure. ### For Urban Mobility Innovations in urban mobility, from electric rickshaws to customizable and eco-friendly transportation solutions, are paving the way for new players in the transportation industry to develop sustainable, cost-effective, and highly accessible transportation options for urban residents. ## Trend signals for People-Powered Transport Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 74%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 74% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the People-Powered Transport trend 5 featured examples from Sep 3, 2009 to Oct 25, 2010. - [Urbanized Transport Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-rickshaw): 'Electric Rickshaw' is an Ideal Urban Two-Wheeler (Category: Autos) Implication: The Electric Rickshaw is disrupting the personal transportation industry by offering a more eco-friendly and compact solution for urban areas. - [Human-Powered Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/250000-human-powered-helicopter): AHS International Hosts 6-Second Vertical Flight Contest (Category: Unique) Implication: The human-powered helicopter competition presents an opportunity for the aerospace industry to innovate and advance vertical flight technology. - [Speedy Electric Rickshaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybach-drs): The Maybach DRS is an Eco Concept Electric Vehicle (Category: Autos) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing electric vehicles with eco-friendly designs and alternative energy sources. - [Eco Rickshaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mototaxi): The Solar Mototaxi Ditches the Two-Stroke Engine and Goes Green (Category: Autos) Implication: Opportunities for the development and integration of sustainable technologies for vehicles. - [Pocket-Sized Electrocars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meguru-bamboo-car): The Meguru Bamboo Car is Traditional and Futuristic (Category: Autos) Implication: The rise in demand for electric vehicles, such as the Meguru bamboo car, creates opportunities for companies to innovate and disrupt the traditional automotive manufacturing indus… ## Recent trend clusters - [Luxury Electrification](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/luxury-electrification) (Autos) - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Autos - 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