# 3-Wheel Eco Cars T3 Motion Unveils CT3 Personal Commuter EV X-Prize Entry By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-07-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ct3-personal-commuter-t3-motion References: [autobloggreen](http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/07/01/t3-motion-introduces-three-wheeled-ct3-personal-commuter-plans/) Renderings of the CT3 electric vehicle illustrate a gorgeous design concept that promises 100 mpg efficiency and speeds of up to 45 mph. Although the EV is in the concept stage, T3 Motion also plans to enter a special CT-S version capable of 80 mph and 100 mpg in the Auto X Prize competition. Because of the 3-wheel design, the T3 Motion CT3 can be classified as a motorcycle in several states. This means that unlike several other 3-wheel vehicles, the CT3 may avoid being restricted to low-speed use. The CT3 personal commuter will use electric motors powered by lithium polymer batteries to run each of its 3 wheels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **3-wheel Eco Cars:** T3 Motion's CT3 design is an example of a 3-wheel electric car that promises high efficiency and speed. - **Electric Vehicle Innovation:** T3 Motion's use of lithium polymer batteries and electric motors for a 3-wheel car presents new opportunities for electric vehicle innovation. - **Alternative Transportation:** The CT3 personal commuter offers an alternative mode of transportation that is both efficient and eco-friendly. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The CT3 electric vehicle offers a potential disruption to the automotive industry with its innovative and efficient design. - **Electric Vehicle:** The use of lithium polymer batteries and electric motors in the CT3 presents opportunities for innovation and growth in the electric vehicle industry. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The CT3 personal commuter provides a sustainable transportation option, disrupting traditional transportation industries and offering an eco-friendly alternative. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md) - [AI Micromobility EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-trinity.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgan-super-3.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Supportive Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-trike.md)