# Futuristic Fishmobiles Amphibious Hybrid Stretches Road and Water Boundaries By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amphibious-hybrid References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/08/electric-concep.php) & [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-cars-intelligent-wheel-system-makes-amphibious-hybrid-run-on-water/) The future of cars is here with the Amphibious Hybrid (well half here…okay fine, 1/4). We already know that there are [cars that can go in water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner), as well as cars that can drive on multiple terrains. The Amphibious Hybrid is a collaboration of both. The [sleek-looking fish-mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talis-trailer) can operate while in the water just the same as it can on land (maybe even better on land). The tires of the vehicle change to accommodate the terrain (closed= paved, half-open= snow/ice, open= water). The Amphibious Hybrid is definitely the best water-savvy car I’ve ever seen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Amphibious Vehicles:** The trend of developing vehicles that can seamlessly transition between land and water creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in transportation and tourism industries. - **Adaptive Terrain Technology:** The trend of incorporating adaptive technology in vehicles, such as tires that can change to accommodate different terrains, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Multi-functional Vehicles:** The trend of designing vehicles that serve multiple purposes, like being able to drive on land and in water, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive and recreational industries. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage the development of amphibious vehicles to offer unique commuting and travel options, disrupting traditional transportation methods. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the integration of adaptive terrain technology into vehicles, disrupting conventional driving experiences and improving safety in different environments. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can capitalize on the concept of multi-functional vehicles to create innovative and thrilling travel experiences, disrupting traditional sightseeing and adventure activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosser-v1.md) - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md) - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Waterproofed Hybrid SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lx-700h.md) - [Seafaring Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amphibious-caravan.md) - [E-Trike Boat Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ztriton-20.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md)