# Wicked Wind-Powered Motorcycles The Ecotricity Ion Horse Electric Superbike is Pollution-Free By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecotricity-ion-horse References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/06/140mph-electric-wind-powered-superbike.php) & [ecotricity](http://www.ecotricity.co.uk/news/ecotricity-ion-horse-electric-superbike-set-to-smash-isle-of-man-tt-100mph-lap-barrier?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) The Ecotricity Ion Horse electric superbike is the world's fastest and only wind-powered motorcycle to exist. Designed by one of Britain's top universities with the help of a well-known eco-energy company, the Ecotricity Ion Horse superbike will race around the famous Isle of Man TT track in hopes of being the first [electric bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-hightail-electric-dirt-bike) to reach speeds of 100 mph. According to the Ecotricity website, the bike "will be completely powered by wind energy, which from Ecotricity's fleet of 52 windmills." The bike is entirely [pollution-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder) as Dale Vince, the founder of Ecotricity notes, "It's another great demonstration of how transport of the very near future will be - powered by renewable energy, made in Green Britain - and with zero pollution.” The Ecotricity Ion Horse electric superbike is the bike of the future! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wind-powered Motorcycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market wind-powered motorcycles as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional motorcycles. - **Renewable Energy in Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and invest in renewable energy solutions for powering vehicles, contributing to a greener transportation sector. - **Electric Bike Speed Records:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture electric bikes capable of reaching high speeds, pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle performance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alternative Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new transportation options that prioritize environmental sustainability and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative renewable energy technologies and solutions to meet the growing energy needs of various industries, including transportation. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the manufacturing of electric vehicles with advanced technology and performance capabilities, revolutionizing the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md) - [Efficient Cyberpunk Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave.md) - [Cutting-Edge Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/te1.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodryft.md) - [Record-Setting E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgnt-motorcycles.md) - [High-Speed Electric Dirtbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stark-varg.md) - [Sporty Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-oxo.md) - [Kenyan Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umeme-3000.md)