# Eco By-Product Vehicles The Suzuki Bergman Fuel-Cell Scooter Has a Range of 217 Miles By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergman-fuel-cell-scooter References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1740134/suzukis-sleek-fuel-cell-scooter-inches-towards-commercialization) & [globalsuzuki](http://www.globalsuzuki.com/globalnews/2011/0309.html) [Suzuki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-moqba) is celebrating this week after the Bergman Fuel-Cell Scooter was given Whole Vehicle Type Approval by the [EU](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acea-and-adecco). The scooter earned the "pan-European endorsement reflecting recognition of the Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter’s high levels of environmental performance and safety." What this means is that the Bergman is one step closer to hitting showroom floors. The Bergman Fuel-Cell Scooter is actually a hybrid scooter powered by a lithium-ion battery and PEM fuel-cells from British company [Intelligent Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xyber). The Bergman Fuel-Cell Scooter is said to get 217 miles per tank while emitting only water vapor. Despite the recent approval from the EU, Suzuki's groundbreaking scooter is still a long time coming. Suzuki expects the Bergman to launch sometime in the middle of the decade. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fuel-cell Technology:** The development of vehicles powered by fuel cells presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Hybrid Vehicles:** The combination of lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells in hybrid vehicles offers a potential breakthrough in eco-friendly transportation. - **Environmental Performance:** The focus on vehicles with high levels of environmental performance opens up possibilities for innovation in clean energy solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the potential of fuel-cell technology and hybrid vehicles to create sustainable transportation options. - **Clean Energy:** The clean energy industry can benefit from advancements in fuel-cell technology, which can help reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage the development of vehicles with enhanced environmental performance to offer eco-friendly transportation solutions for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-honda-crv-efcev.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Ultra-Modern Urbanite Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyryd.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter.md) - [Efficient Long-Range E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuell.md) - [Long-Range Quick-Charge eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuell-flluid.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Electric Urbanite Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-peugeot-estreetzone.md)