# Hybrid Tricycles Bikey is a Hybrid Urban Vehicle that Offers Maximum Safety By manzil | Published 2010-06-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikey References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/bikey-urban-vehicle-is-a-hybrid-of-human-and-electrical-energy/) Swiss designer Bilgi Karanhas has designed a [hybrid urban vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-b200), 'Bikey,' that offers safety and comfort. Bikey is both powered by human energy and [electrical energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-model), which allows the rider to use it according to his/her requirements. In addition, Bikey features a headlamp, central locking mechanism on the trunk lid and a linear pedaling system, which stabilizes the rider's posture. Completely eco-friendly, Bikey also has a [single-seater design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bagnole-electric-utv). **Implications** - Youth consumers care deeply about alternative forms of transportation. This stems from the public dialogue around oil dependence and the values of the eco-movement that call for reducing carbon emissions. Companies should take this into account when pitching products to this group. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 23% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Vehicles:** Companies can explore creating hybrid vehicles to offer eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation options. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Opportunities exist for companies to create and market alternative forms of transportation that cater to the values of the eco-movement and help reduce carbon emissions. - **Safety in Transportation:** Companies can focus on integrating safety features in transportation products to cater to safety-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can incorporate hybrid technology and safety features in their vehicles to appeal to eco-conscious and safety-conscious consumers. - **Bicycles:** The bicycle industry can explore introducing hybrid technology and safety features in their products to offer a greater level of comfort, safety, and eco-friendliness. - **Urban Mobility:** Companies in the urban mobility sector can focus on enhancing safety features and introducing hybrid technology in their products to cater to eco-conscious and safety-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid.md) - [Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedalassist-electric-quadricycles.md) - [Customizable Senior E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-trigo-up-e.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md)