# Amphibious Electric Autos Ct&T Unveils EV MAV at Detroit Auto Show By TopDog | Published 2010-01-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-amphibious-car References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/ctts-multi-amphibious-electric-car-cruises-through-water) & [green.autoblog](http://green.autoblog.com/2010/01/13/detroit-2010-ctandt-debuts-three-models-including-multi-amphibio/) This candy apple colored all electric multi-amphibious vehicle was recently unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show by Korean electric vehicle producer CT&T. Looking more like a six wheeled golf cart than the latest in innovative auto-tech, the electric amphibious car can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour on land. For decades, hobbyists, auto producers and science fiction writers have come up with a variety of amphibious vehicles, all of which seemed to fall short of realistic. Is CT&T’s electric amphibious car the next great auto innovation, or just another MAV? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Amphibious Electric Vehicles:** The development and production of amphibious electric vehicles for personal and commercial use presents opportunities for innovation in both the automobile and marine industries. - **Integrated Land-water Travel:** The integration of land and water travel through the use of amphibious electric vehicles opens up opportunities for the tourism industry to provide unique and alternative travel experiences. - **Sustainable Personal Mobility:** The use of electric technology in personal mobility devices, including amphibious vehicles, offers an opportunity for disruption and innovation in the transportation industry's eco-friendliness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The development of amphibious electric vehicles offers an opportunity for automotive companies to innovate and create new products that appeal to a niche market of water sports and recreational users. - **Maritime Industry:** Amphibious electric vehicles have the potential to disrupt traditional water transportation and offer a sustainable solution for short-distance commutes and recreational use, creating opportunities for innovation in the maritime industry. - **Tourism Industry:** The integration of electric amphibious vehicles in tourism can create new experiences and opportunities for tourists seeking unique and eco-friendly travel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosser-v1.md) - [Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aircraft-carreier.md) - [Rugged Fully-Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-yangwang-u8-suv.md) - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [Aquatic Electric Vehicle Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catamaran-concept.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Watercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candela-c8.md) - [Inclusive All-Terrain EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-electric-scooter.md)