# Crocus-Inspired Vehicles Bionic Concept Car Brings Plants and Technology Together By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-concept-car References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/bionic-concept-car-modifies-for-the-sustainable-future/) The Bionic Concept Car is designer Vlad Icobet’s way of addressing the issue of [air pollution in urban areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo). This concept brings together nature and technology in one harmonious vehicle that runs on [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris) “generated by the see-through polycarbonate roof with attached solar photovoltaic cells.” The engine of the Bionic Concept Car is placed between the wheels, making maneuvering much easier and smoother. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until 2030 before we see this baby hitting the streets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bionic Vehicles:** Opportunity for the development of vehicles that incorporate nature-inspired design elements and sustainable energy sources. - **Urban Air Pollution Solutions:** Potential for innovative technologies that address air pollution in urban areas. - **Solar Energy Innovation:** Disruptive opportunities in the development of solar energy technology for vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to explore bionic vehicle designs and solar-powered technologies. - **Renewable Energy:** Potential for companies in the renewable energy sector to develop innovative solar energy solutions for vehicles. - **Environmental Technology:** Opportunity for companies in the environmental technology industry to address urban air pollution with sustainable transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azulik-mobility.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md)