# Zero-Emission Motorcycles BMW Considers the ‘Clever' for ‘Project I' Progr By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-05-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-clever References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/08/bmw-considering-range-of-two-three-and-four-wheelers-for-proj/) & [imotormag](http://imotormag.co.uk/news/243569/bmw_plans_secret_twothree_and_four_wheel_i_cars.html) This [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-ce-02) Clever is a concept done in collaboration with the [University of Bath](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/te1), and it stands for Compact Low Emission Vehicle for Urban Transportation. The BMW Clever is a three-wheeled vehicle that is meant to run on compressed natural gas; its engine cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 50% compared to traditional economy cars. The BMW Clever is one of the designs that may come to fruition under BMW’s Project i program, which seeks to explore alternative vehicle designs that are less harmful to the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Zero-emission Motorcycles:** Opportunity for developing innovative motorcycles that produce zero-emissions, reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability. - **Compact Low Emission Vehicle:** Opportunity to create compact vehicles powered by compressed natural gas, offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional economy cars. - **Alternative Vehicle Designs:** Opportunity to explore and develop alternative vehicle designs that prioritize environmental sustainability, aiming to minimize harm to the environment. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore and invest in zero-emission motorcycles and compact low emission vehicles to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions. - **Sustainable Transportation Industry:** The sustainable transportation industry can focus on designing and manufacturing alternative vehicle designs that have lower carbon footprints and contribute to a greener future. - **Environmental Technology Industry:** The environmental technology industry can develop innovative solutions and technologies that support zero-emission motorcycles and compact low emission vehicles, accelerating the transition towards sustainable transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban-Centric Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ce-02.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-04-vagabund-moto-concept.md) - [Connected Eco Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeta-electric-cafe-cruiser.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-q.md) - [Aftermarket Motorcycle Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-electric-conversion-kit.md) - [Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-x-nvidia.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Dapper Dual-Tone Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-ch4-superbike.md) - [Cantilevered Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-g7-scrambler.md)