# Eco Three Wheelers W3 Concept Based on Ducati Motorcycle By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-three-wheeler-w3-concept-based-on-ducati-motorcycle References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-cars-electric-w3-concept-a-three-wheeled-urban-vehicle-with-a-sporty-look/) Dreaming of a time when the world will be pollution-free, designer D.I. Luciano Sánchez created The W3, which is targeted toward the Italian [Ducati](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-motorcycle) motorcycle lovers. The [three-wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettwiesel-one-plus) is capable of leaning into turns to maintain high stability. It's meant to give the rider the feel of a motorcycle, but offering much more safety. It's a total [electric concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder), powered by batteries to a converter, which in turn feeds the electric motors behind the three rimless wheels. **Implications** - Terblend, a composite material made from ABS and polyamide, makes up the body of the vehicle. Combining the best and most efficient traits of each of these components, the blend maximizes the advantages and downplays the disadvantages of each element. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 83% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Three-wheelers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and efficient electric three-wheelers for improved stability and safety. - **Composite Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of composite materials, like Terblend, to create durable and efficient vehicle bodies. - **Electric Motorcycle Conversion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop conversion kits to electrify traditional motorcycles, providing a safer and more eco-friendly alternative. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate electric three-wheelers and composite materials into the automotive industry to create environmentally friendly and safe transportation options. - **Electric Vehicle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the application of electric motorcycle conversion kits and lightweight composite materials in the electric vehicle industry for enhanced performance and sustainability. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate electric three-wheelers and composite materials into the transportation sector to revolutionize urban mobility with eco-friendly and stable options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Hybridized Police Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-scooter.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-concept-trike.md) - [Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triso-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md)