# Modified Muscle Cars Zero South's Biodiesel Electric Hummer Rides on Tracks By manzil | Published 2010-11-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodiesel-electric-hummer References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/02/sema-2010-zero-south-biodiesel-electric-hummer-shows-its-guts/) & [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/zero-south-biodiesel-electric-hummer-guarantees-hell-of-a-ride-on-the-south-pole/) Zero South has come up with a modified version of the macho Hummer called the Biodiesel Electric Hummer. The tricked-out car is specially designed for an expedition to the South Pole, featuring a four-cylinder diesel [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-halftrack-fox) engine, a modified powertrain and [four electric motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian-quad-motor). The whole expedition is going to be filmed by renowned filmmaker Chris Paine with the monstrosity-of-a vehicle driven by Buzz Aldrin and [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars) co-founder Steve Wozniak. Check out the featured gallery for a sneak peek at the burly Biodiesel Electric Hummer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modified Muscle Cars:** There is a growing trend in modifying muscle cars to become more eco-friendly and sustainable, creating opportunities for companies in the car modification industry to offer new and innovative products. - **Biodiesel Powered Vehicles:** The use of biodiesel as an alternative fuel source in vehicles has become a trend, leading to opportunities for companies to develop and produce new lines of biodiesel-powered vehicles. - **Eco-friendly Expeditions:** An increasing trend in sustainable travel has led to opportunities for travel companies to offer eco-friendly expeditions that utilize environmentally-friendly transportation options such as electric and biodiesel-powered vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to develop and produce modified muscle cars and biodiesel-powered vehicles that cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable transportation. - **Film Industry:** The film industry has the opportunity to make documentaries about eco-friendly expeditions that utilize innovative and sustainable methods of transportation. - **Travel Industry:** The travel industry has the opportunity to offer eco-friendly expeditions that showcase innovative and sustainable methods of transportation like the Biodiesel Electric Hummer, providing a unique travel experience for environmentally-conscious tourists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Camping SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-ev-earthcruiser-camper.md) - [Truck-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-ev-1.md) - [Sustainable Arctic Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-arctic-tours.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Off-Road EV Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado-ev-zr2.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [High-Power Off-Road SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-wrangler-magneto-20.md) - [Hyrdogen-Powered Off-Road Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md)