# Pedal Power Charging The 1Liaisaon Eco Boat By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-boat-pedal-power-charging References: [manuelschneider.ch](http://www.manuelschneider.ch/) I hate [pedal boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otter-bike-explorer). Oh sure, they are fun when you go down wind or down current, but there is always the dreaded return trip and the smell of burning thighs as I struggle to get the craft back to shore. Manual Schneider identifies with me because he made a [pedal-electric hybrid design boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive). With his invention, while cranking the pedals downstream, you are also [charging up a battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike). The 1Liaisaon paddleboat has pedals that are connected to a dynamo that recharges the battery. Electricity and water! What could be more fun? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 40% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pedal-electric Hybrid Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop pedal-electric hybrid designs in various transportation sectors to create sustainable and efficient means of travel. - **Energy Harvesting Technologies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and develop energy harvesting technologies in different industries to optimize energy usage and reduce reliance on traditional power sources. - **Sustainable Transportation Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable transportation solutions that integrate renewable energy sources, such as pedal power charging, to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly travel. ### Where This Applies - **Boating and Water Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce pedal-electric hybrid boats in the boating and water sports industry to offer eco-friendly alternatives for recreational and transportation purposes. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate pedal-electric hybrid designs in electric vehicle manufacturing to extend the range and increase energy efficiency of electric modes of transportation. - **Outdoor Recreation Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop energy harvesting technologies for outdoor recreation equipment, such as bikes or camping gear, to enhance user experience and support sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Electric Bike-Like Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-hydra-waterbike.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [All-Electric Lifestyle Pontoon Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pontoon-boat.md) - [Cost-Conscious Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veer-x13.md) - [All-Electric Leisure Cruise Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-eliseo-day-boat.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md) - [Balanced Hydrofoil Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocean-overboat-100f.md)