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# Wind-Powered Tour Buses
Aerotonos from Asmita Prasad is Inviting and Eco-Friendly

By Michael Hines | Published 2011-08-05 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerotonos-from-asmita-prasad
References: [colourlessdesign](http://www.colourlessdesign.com/wp/2011/08/04/aerotonos-wind-mobile-also-uses-solar-energy-to-juice-up-electric-motors/)

The tourism sector is about to get a whole lot greener thanks to the Aerotonos from Asmita Prasad. Aerotonos is a wind/solar-powered tour bus designed to add a splash of green to the tourism industry.

Aerotonos is powered by its [rooftop solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) and a gigantic 40 square meter (131 feet) kite that harnesses [wind energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator) and converts it to power. In addition to its unique engine, the Aerotonos has a unique design that further separates it from today's [tour buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delhi). Aerotonos has a wide open design that was conceived to both transport people and give them a place to relax when they arrived at their destination. The bus acts as a temporary shelter and features benches and tables. This design seems a bit too complex to be produced anytime soon, but hopefully tourism companies will take notice of it and be inspired to make their buses more welcoming and eco-friendly.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 48% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Green Tourism:** The Aerotonos bus demonstrates the trend of incorporating green technology into the tourism industry.
- **Renewable Energy:** The use of solar panels and wind energy in the Aerotonos bus represents the trend of adopting renewable energy sources in transportation.
- **Innovative Bus Design:** The unique and open design of the Aerotonos bus highlights the trend of creating more comfortable and versatile bus experiences for tourists.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Tourism:** The Aerotonos bus presents an opportunity for tourism companies to differentiate themselves and attract environmentally-conscious travelers.
- **Renewable Energy:** The development of wind and solar-powered tour buses like Aerotonos opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the renewable energy industry.
- **Transportation:** The unique design and eco-friendly features of Aerotonos create possibilities for the transportation industry to re-imagine traditional buses and offer more sustainable alternatives.

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