# Kite-Powered Concept Cars The Honda Kaze Harnesses Wind and Sun Power to Work By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-01-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-kaze References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/leonard-takadas-kaze-concept-vehicle-boasts-carbon-footprint.html) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/cabl3/Zero-Emissions-car) Here's hoping it won't take until the year 2050 for a vehicle like the [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prologue) Kaze to become a reality. Sadly, most Westerners are not currently concerned enough for the welfare of the planet to significantly reduce their use of a car as a primary means of transportation, but with concepts like this one on the horizon, perhaps saying goodbye to one's private ride will no longer be a natural necessity. The [Zero Emissions Car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next) was conceived as a submission for a competition and it certainly incorporates a variety of features to guarantee it would get noticed. The expansive curving windshield is enhanced by transparent solar panels, and a slanted sail on the back of the Honda Kaze can catch wind for propulsion. A kite strung out front of the [eco automobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-advntr-and-pv5-wkndr-concepts) augments the forward thrust when the weather conditions are sufficiently gusty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wind-powered Vehicles:** Designing vehicles that harness the power of wind will continue to be a promising trend for eco-conscious transportation innovators like Honda. - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** As solar technology advances, incorporating more solar panels into vehicle design will be a promising trend to combat emissions from traditional fuel sources. - **Alternative Transportation:** As more people become eco-conscious, innovating eco-friendly transportation options, like the Honda Kaze, will become increasingly important for the transportation industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry must continue to push the boundaries of eco-friendly vehicles like the Honda Kaze using innovative wind and solar-powered technology. - **Renewable Energy:** With the rising demand for clean energy sources to power vehicles, renewable energy industries will play an important role in developing technologies to power the vehicles of tomorrow. - **Transportation:** As the world transitions to a more eco-friendly future, transportation companies will need to adapt to incorporate alternative modes of travel, such as wind and solar-powered vehicles, to remain relevant. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prologue.md) - [High-Performance Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-xcompact.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md)