# Maintenance-Free Cars Cadillac World Thorium Fuel Will Last 100 Years Without Gas or Tune-Up By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-world-thorium-fuel-wtf References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/13/not-in-detroit-cadillac-world-thorium-fuel-concept/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?set_id=256367&individual_id=207368) It's no coincidence that this [Cadillac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vistiq-suv) World Thorium Fuel concept automobile is also known as the Cadillac WTF: Inside and out, the car has been designed to run for 100 years without maintenance. This innovative automotive wonder is the brainchild of Loren Kulesus, who's designed a Cadillac that uses thorium as a [nuclear fuel to power the batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catl-c-battery) that run the car. As Autoblog reports, the other major systems of the Cadillac World Thorium Fuel are redundant should a failure occur. And take a look at the tires--each corner contains six individual wheels, each with its own induction motor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Long-lasting Cars:** The trend of developing cars that require minimal maintenance and can run for extended periods without tune-up or gas, such as the Cadillac World Thorium Fuel concept. - **Nuclear-powered Transportation:** The trend of exploring the use of nuclear energy, like thorium, as a fuel source for powering vehicles. - **Redundancy in Automotive Systems:** The trend of incorporating redundant systems in automobiles to ensure continued functionality in case of failure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on developing high-end, long-lasting cars with cutting-edge technologies like thorium-based nuclear fuel. - **Energy:** The energy industry can explore the potential of nuclear energy, such as thorium, in powering various transportation systems. - **Technology:** The technology industry can innovate in creating redundant systems for automobiles, ensuring seamless operation and minimizing the impact of failures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Luxe Electric Family Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vistiq-suv.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-escalade-iq.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md) - [900-Mile Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-solid-state-battery.md) - [Ultra Long-Range EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qilin.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Opulent Americana EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-model-l100-concept.md)