# Seed-Shaped Vehicles The Ecco Camper is for Eco-Conscious and Adventurous People By manzil | Published 2011-05-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecco-camper References: [automotto](http://www.automotto.com/entry/ecco-camper-concept-is-a-green-car-that-doubles-as-home/) & [arch.nau.coop](http://arch.nau.coop/#/future-design/ecco/Ecco_01) The Ecco Camper by Nau is a [futuristic camper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cfold) for eco-conscious people who desire sustainability and journeying in comfort. The shiny vehicle resembles a seed and it can double its size. This marvelous futuristic vehicle is absolutely [emission-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-20xe) as it derives power from the sun through [solar panels on the roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) that charge the built-in batteries. To make journeys comfortable, the Ecco Camper's interior is wide enough to contain a kitchen, a toilet, a shower and even a bed. The vehicle also has a membrance roof studded with a PV cell that also accomodates a sleeping loft. With a mesmerizing design and an amazing concept, the Ecco Camper is truly a dream vehicle. Check out some images of the amazing Ecco Camper in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Travel:** The Ecco Camper showcases the trend of sustainable travel, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for eco-conscious adventurers. - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** The Ecco Camper highlights the trend of solar-powered vehicles, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry. - **Multipurpose Interior Design:** The Ecco Camper exemplifies the trend of multipurpose interior design, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for the interior design industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-tourism:** The Ecco Camper is a potential game-changer for the eco-tourism industry, offering a unique sustainable travel experience. - **Automotive:** The solar-powered technology featured in the Ecco Camper presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry, pushing for greener transportation alternatives. - **Interior Design:** The multipurpose interior design of the Ecco Camper opens up possibilities for innovative and efficient space utilization, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for the interior design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept.md) - [Eco-Friendly Camper Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rei-coop-special-edition-basecamp-16.md) - [Expanding Camper Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chery-journeo-concept-camper-van.md) - [Nordic Root-Inspired Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minke.md) - [Emissions-Free Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-hippie-caviar-motel.md) - [Emissions-Free Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-transit-phev-eco-evolution.md) - [Diminutive Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-camper-van.md) - [Electric Glamping Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-vehicle1.md) - [All-Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winnebago-erv.md)