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Vehicular Vapor

Air-fueled autos usher in the new age of energy

Implications - Electric vehicles have officially hit the mainstream, opening doors for new approaches to alternative energy in the auto space. One emerging technology is hydrogen and steam-based fuel. Though safe emission and sustainability is a factor in the technology's rising popularity, this also represents a consumer desire for constant moral progress from oneself and from brands.
Workshop Question - What is one small change you can make to help your customer feel as though they're contributing to the greater good?
Trend Themes
1. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology - The rise of hydrogen fuel cell technology is revolutionizing the auto industry and providing sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options that utilize hydrogen as its fuel source.
2. Electrification of Transportation - The transition towards electrification in transportation is creating opportunities for innovation and developments in electric and hybrid vehicles and infrastructure.
3. Eco-friendly Transportation Technologies - The global drive for eco-friendly and sustainable transportation technologies is increasingly shaping the automotive industry and leading to the development of vehicles that have minimal environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry is experiencing a transformative period with the rise of hydrogen fuel cell technology and electrification, creating opportunities for innovation and disruption.
2. Sustainability Industry - The sustainability industry is increasingly playing a critical role in shaping the future of transportation, offering solutions that prioritize environmental conservation and reducing the carbon footprint.
3. Transportation Industry - The transportation industry is evolving with the emergence of eco-friendly and sustainable transportation technologies that prioritize efficiency, emissions reduction, and sustainability.
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Featured Examples

Steam Engine Motorbikes
Steam Engine Motorbikes
This Steam-Powered Motorcycle Was Built By Revatu Customs
The Black Pearl is an incredibly badass vehicle, constructed by Revatu Customs, that is best described as half-motorbike, half-locomotive. Named the Black Pearl, this motorbike is powered by a steam... MORE
Hydrogen-Powered Cars
Hydrogen-Powered Cars
This Innovative Vehicle Offers Fuel Economy and Lightweight Structure
The Rasa is a futuristic and innovative hydrogen-powered car, launched by Riversimple Movement Ltd UK, that is essentially a hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle prototype that is reinventing the... MORE
Hydrogen-Powered Racing Vehicles
Hydrogen-Powered Racing Vehicles
The Pagani Ganador Concept Racer is Eco-Friendly on the Track
There is lots of talk in the automotive industry about electric vehicles (EVs), but the Pagani Ganador concept racer takes a different approach to sustainable acceleration. Designed by Igor Dzukovski,... MORE
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Hydrogen-Powered Concept Ferries
This Ferry Would Make Water Travel More Energy-Efficient
A group of engineers and scientists working out of Sandia National Laboratories are working on an innovative, high-tech and groundbreaking new hydrogen-powered concept ferry that is looking to... MORE
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses
This Bus Can Seat 77 People and is Powered By Two Electric Motors
Japanese automaker Toyota has already made a name for itself in the burgeoning fuel cell automotive sector, and the company is now ramping things up to the next level with the introduction of the... MORE
Compact Hydrogen Cars
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The New Honda FCV Vehicle Gives Off Water Vapors Instead of Emissions
Honda Motors is set to revolutionize the auto industry with the release of the FVC hydrogen car at the Tokyo Motor Show. The car will be one of the first of its kind that offers a luxurious and... MORE
Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Trucks
Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Trucks
This Big Rig Truck was Retrofitted by Toyota to Run on Hydrogen
The big rig truck is essential for shipping goods of all kinds, but is notorious for being a hog when it comes to using diesel fuel. Toyota has taken this into account by creating a truck that runs... MORE

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