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# Purifying Concept Cars
The QClear Vehicle Cleans and Reduces Urban Air Pollution While it Drives

By M | Published 2016-06-29 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pollution
References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/qclear-concept-car-for-qoros-features-air-purifier-to-reduce-chinas-air-pollution/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/wuyutong/collections)

The QClear is a conceptual car designed by Yutong Wu that aims to tackle the heavy [air pollution prevalent in major cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecos-1) in China while it runs. The car offers a luxurious driving experience coupled with specially formatted smog-clearing technology that decreases pollution while in use. This is ideal for urban spaces throughout the world that have a high population of traffic, but are also looking to increase the air quality.

Smog is a prominent form of pollution in many cities, and is often cause by the large number of drivers on the road. The QClear car features a [futuristic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept) paired with an [internal air purifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mito-air-purifier) that cleans the air and exhaust it produces. The purification is done while the car is both in motion and in idling.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Smog-clearing Technology:** The development of advanced technology that can purify air and reduce pollution from vehicles while they are in use.
- **Luxurious Driving Experience:** The integration of luxury features and amenities in concept cars, offering a high-end driving experience.
- **Urban Air Quality Improvement:** Efforts to improve air quality in densely populated urban areas, especially in regions with high traffic congestion.

### Where This Applies

- **Automotive Industry:** Opportunities for car manufacturers and technology companies to innovate and develop vehicles with built-in air purification systems.
- **Environmental Technology:** The demand for advanced environmental technologies and solutions to reduce air pollution in urban areas.
- **Urban Planning and Infrastructure:** The need for urban planners and infrastructure developers to prioritize air quality improvement in highly populated cities and explore innovative solutions.

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