# Amphibious Three-Wheelers The Salamander is Designed To Give Mobility to Flood-Stricken People By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amphibious-threewheeler References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/salamander-amphibious-trike/36947/) & [h2o-ph](http://h2o-ph.com/) The Salamander is an amphibious three-wheeler, developed by Filipino startup H2O Technologies, that is designed to provide mobility and transportation solutions for people stricken by floods. The vehicle comes in both gas/hydrogen and [fully electric versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2). The former, called the HydrOPlus, has a 200-cc engine that runs on regular gasoline. It also has a [fuel blending system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept) that lets it run on a combination of gas *and* hydrogen. Meanwhile the electric model is driven by a 3,000 Watt 48-volt motor that is powered by four batteries. The gas/electric HydrOPlus can hit a top speed of 80 km/h on land, while the electric is a bit slower. The Salamander has a double-layered hull that lets the vehicle stay afloat and stabilized. Water propulsion is achieved via a rear-mounted marine-grade propeller run by the same motor that turns the wheels on land. Given that the Philippines is home to several villages and townships located in flood-prone areas, there's certainly a market out there for an easy-to-use amphibious three-wheeler. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Amphibious Three-wheelers:** The Salamander is an innovative amphibious three-wheeler that provides mobility and transportation solutions for flood-stricken areas. - **Gas/hydrogen Vehicle:** The HydrOPlus, a gas/hydrogen hybrid, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for renewable-energy transportation solutions. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric version of the Salamander presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly mobility in flood-prone areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore and develop the market potential of amphibious three-wheelers for disaster-prone regions. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the development of gas/hydrogen hybrid vehicles like the HydrOPlus to provide clean and efficient transportation. - **Electric Vehicle:** With the growing demand for electric vehicles, the electric vehicle industry can explore the market potential of the electric Salamander for flood-stricken areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosser-v1.md) - [E-Trike Boat Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ztriton-20.md) - [Seafaring Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amphibious-caravan.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Amphibious Off-Road Commercial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argo-sasquatch.md) - [Three-Wheeled Tank Track Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oruga-unitrack.md) - [Aircraft-Like Hydrofoil Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiler-sl3.md) - [Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decathlon-x-outercraft-hydrobike.md)