# Mini Green Supercars Ignacio Garcia M-112 By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-mini-speed-car-the-m-112-by-ignacio-garcia References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/05/27/mini-is-so-last-year-meet-tiny/) & [babelfish.yahoo](http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http://www.ecocustom.com/proyecto/&lp=es_en&btnTrUrl=Translate) Spanish designer **Ignacio Garcia** conceived the **M-112**, which is a tiny, eco-friendly prototype concept car. Garcia is part of the EcoCustom Team that took part in the last annual competition of the Shell Eco Marathon 2008 in France and he set out to design a concept vehicle that is innovative, fast, fuel-efficient, and environmentally responsible. The result is the awesome M-112. **Implications** - The tiny car is set to go 500 km/l, which is absolutely astonishing. You would barely ever have to get gas for your car! Carbon dioxide emissions from the car are also very low, which is great for the environment. The M-112 looks quite futuristic and is featured in a bright red color with black. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 44% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Tiny Eco-friendly Cars:** The trend of designing tiny, fast, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly cars has risen because of the need for sustainable transportation. - **Ultra-high Fuel Efficiency Vehicles:** The trend of developing ultra-high fuel efficiency cars is driving the automotive industry towards breakthroughs in engine, materials, and design technologies. - **Futuristic Sustainable Vehicles:** The trend of designing futuristic vehicles with sustainable materials and technologies is disrupting the automotive industry, pushing for more innovative and eco-friendly solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry has to adapt and keep up with the trend of designing eco-friendly and sustainable vehicles to remain competitive. - **Green Technology Industry:** The green technology industry has an opportunity to partner with the automotive industry to develop eco-friendly components for vehicles that are both efficient and safe. - **Sustainable Material Industry:** The sustainable material industry has a disruptive opportunity to develop innovative and eco-friendly materials that can be used to build futuristic, sustainable vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Electric License-Free City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-2-deuche-concept.md) - [Electric City-Friendly Microcars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mini.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md)