# Eco Off-Road Vehicles The Electric Race Xtreme Buggy Proves Green Can be Mean By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-race-xtreme-buggy References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/xtreme-buggy-eco-friendly-car-tgs.html) & [technologicvehicles](http://www.technologicvehicles.com/en/green-transportation-news/1428) The deserts and [back country trails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorbike1) of the world could soon become a greener place thanks to the Electric Race Xtreme Buggy. The Electric Race Xtreme Buggy is an electric buggy designed by Italian car company TGS. The Electric Race Xtreme Buggy has a maximum speed of 46 mph and has a range between 74 and 90 miles. The buggy is nearly similar in all aspects to the current crop of [gas-powered dune buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicles1) on the market, which should help it appeal to off-roaders questioning its capabilities. The Electric Race Xtreme Buggy is put through its paces in the featured video. The TGS buggy performs admirably in adverse terrain, and is a lot quieter than gas-powered buggies. Green silence is a good thing, as [noise and engine pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-hightail-electric-dirt-bike) are two things that outdoor recreation areas are constantly trying to cut down on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Electric Off-road Vehicles:** There is a growing trend for environmentally friendly off-road vehicles, creating opportunity for innovative companies to develop electric alternatives to gas-powered dune buggies - **Sustainable Adventure Tourism:** As more eco-friendly off-road vehicles become available, the tourism industry can capitalize on the trend and offer sustainable adventure tours to environmentally conscious travelers - **Electric Powersports:** The rise of electric off-road vehicles presents opportunities for companies to create innovative electric-powered powersports vehicles for various outdoor activities ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The shift towards electric off-road vehicles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for car companies to expand their product line and tap into new markets - **Tourism Industry:** The growing trend for sustainable adventure tourism creates an opportunity for the tourism industry to develop eco-friendly off-road tours and experiences - **Powersports Industry:** The electric powersports industry can capitalize on the trend by developing innovative electric-powered vehicles for various outdoor activities, such as ATVing, snowmobiling, and boating ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedized Electric UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-utv.md) - [All-Electric Low-Speed UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-ex.md) - [Retro Electric Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [Powerful Electric Off-Road UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilow-la-bagnole.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-electric-scooter.md) - [All-Electric Dirt Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everest-electric-bike.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Electric Race Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocifero-race-x.md)