# Coffee-Powered Cars The Car-Puccino is Powered by Roasted Coffee Granules By manzil | Published 2010-03-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-puccino References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1255867/Cappuccino-car-runs-coffee--use-filter-lane.html) & [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk/bang/) Car-Puccino is a coffee-powered car designed by a team of from the BCC1 science program “Bang Goes The Theory.” Car-Puccino, actually a modified version of a [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-life) Scirocco, will run from Manchester to London using [roasted coffee granules as fuel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-coffee-tour). Car-Puccino will use a kilo of ground coffee for three miles, or [56 espressos a mile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automobili-lamborghini-x-lavazza), and the entire journey will use approximately 11,760 espressos, giving a top speed of 60mph. Above all, the team will have to stop every 60 miles to clean coffee filters; it will take at least ten hours to complete the journey. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Alternative Energy Sources:** The use of coffee granules as a fuel source in a car opens up possibilities for exploring alternative energy sources beyond traditional fuels. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The development of coffee-powered cars highlights the potential for sustainable transportation solutions that reduce reliance on fossil fuels. - **Waste Recycling:** Using roasted coffee granules as fuel demonstrates the potential for repurposing waste materials to create energy. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry could explore the integration of alternative fuel sources, such as coffee granules, to create more sustainable and environmentally-friendly vehicles. - **Energy:** The energy industry can explore the utilization of unconventional energy sources, like coffee granules, to diversify the energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to repurpose by-products or waste materials, such as coffee granules, to contribute to circular economy initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-coffee-maker-1.md) - [In-Car Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcoffee-auto-12v.md) - [Smart Car Coffee Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadpro-5027s.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-caf-racer.md) - [Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-coffee-truck.md) - [Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-nair.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-coffee-machine.md) - [Triple-Caffeine Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cub-cadet.md) - [Opulent Automotive Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-la-marzocco-linea-micra.md)