# Scuba Diving Aids Lithium-ion-Powered Diver Propulsion Vehicle Generates Oxygen for Longer Dives By Katie Cordrey | Published 2011-02-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diver-propulsion-vehicle References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/lithium-ion-powered-driver-propulsion-vehicle-guarantees-longer-and-safer-dives/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/bt/Diver-Propulsion-Vehicle-for-Scuba-Divers) Sean Beattie's Diver Propulsion Vehicle is an inspired personal watercraft design for scuba divers. Not only does it propel the diver under water using the power of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, also it has built-in oxygen generator so divers don't have to worry about running out of air. Its ergonomic design and steering are user-friendly, and an LCD menu provides an intuitive control panel for ease of use. The Diver Propulsion Vehicle lets scuba divers safely extend their underwater stays so none of their work -- or play -- will be left undone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personal Electric Watercraft:** Opportunity to innovate on new designs and features of personal watercraft for various water activities. - **Portable Oxygen Generators:** Opportunity to develop reliable, efficient and portable oxygen generators for outdoor activities. - **Smart Control Panels:** Opportunity to create user-friendly, intuitive control panels for easy access and control of personal watercraft. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marine Equipment:** In the marine industry, the need to innovate on new designs, features and functionalities of watercrafts will be necessary to keep up with the demand and offerings. - **Medical Equipment:** In the medical industry, there is potential to develop portable, lightweight, and efficient oxygen generators for medical emergencies and outdoor activities. - **Technology:** In the technology industry, creating user-friendly control panels with advanced features for various equipment and devices will be in demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Tank-Free Diving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seeair-tankless-dive-system.md) - [Dual-Motor Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-navbow-underwater-scooter.md) - [Personal Aquatic Scooter Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooter-concept.md) - [Compact Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiwo-u1.md) - [Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster.md) - [Modular Aquatic Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lefeet-p1.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Miniature Playful Sea Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geneinno-s2.md)