# Featherweight Trikes Ivan Vela's Lightweight Vehicle Provides a Safe, Sustainable Ride By manzil | Published 2010-07-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-trikes References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/human-powered-electrical-racing-vehicle-spreads-sustainable-culture/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/AUTOMOTIVE-DESIGN/574349) Designer Ivan Vela's vehicle is a [lightweight racing trike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedster-ev) which has been inspired from feathers. The [electric racing trike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-one-trike-tour) uses human energy to offer a safe and sustainable ride. Specially designed for a TOUR Competition, the vehicle accommodates only a [single person](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle). It features carving-type steering and a big sprocket with a diameter of 40 cm to deliver a high torque at speeds above 70 km. **Implications** - Along with the environmental movement, all companies are becoming increasingly public about their green initiatives. Eco-conscious consumers demand that products maintain their sleek designs and amazing features, but they now insist they function in an environmentally friendly way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Lightweight Vehicles:** Opportunity for creating innovative and sustainable lightweight vehicles that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. - **Human-powered Transportation:** Potential for developing human-powered transportation solutions that combine human energy with efficient technology for a safe and sustainable ride. - **Carving-type Steering:** Opportunity to explore carving-type steering systems for enhanced maneuverability and control in lightweight trikes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation potential in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry, focusing on lightweight designs and energy-efficient solutions. - **Green Technology:** Opportunity to incorporate green technology in transportation industries, offering eco-friendly alternatives with sleek designs and superior features. - **Sports and Athletics:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the sports and athletics industry through the development of lightweight, human-powered vehicles for racing and competition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-power-bikes-radtrike.md) - [Featherweight Smart E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-smart-ebike.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike1.md) - [Customizable Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maven-urban-etrike.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Lightweight Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-ultralight.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Enclosed eTrike Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md)