# Nutty Eco Cars Honda P-NUT Unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show By TopDog | Published 2009-12-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-p-nut References: [motorcrave](http://motorcrave.com/honda-drops-its-p-nut-mobility-device/2974/) & [motorauthority](http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1039481_honda-presents-personal-neo-urban-transport-p-nut-concept) [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-series) unveiled its latest automotive innovation this week at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show: the Personal-Neo Urban Transport or, P-NUT. With your choice of 3 different engine types, including conventional fuel, [hybrid, or all-electric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-prelude), the [sub-compact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-etech-electric-prototype) focuses on the modern consumer’s desire for ecological and economical sensibility. The Honda P-NUT boasts space-age modular design, a mid-vehicle driver’s seat, and navigational windshield display, but don’t expect to see one soon, as the Honda P-NUT is not yet scheduled for consumer production. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Design:** The trend of modular design in automotive innovation presents disruptive opportunities for flexible customization and cost-effective manufacturing processes. - **Alternative Engine Types:** The trend of offering different engine types such as conventional fuel, hybrid, and all-electric addresses the growing demand for ecological and economical vehicles, leading to disruptive opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Personalized Urban Transport:** The trend of developing compact, urban-focused vehicles with features like a mid-vehicle driver's seat and navigational windshield display opens up disruptive opportunities for personalized and efficient transportation solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating modular design principles and offering a variety of engine types to cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric vehicle industry can capitalize on the trend of alternative engine types by developing innovative all-electric models targeting urban consumers seeking personalized transportation solutions. - **Green Technology:** The green technology industry can leverage the trend of personalized urban transport to create disruptive innovations in eco-friendly vehicles with advanced features and efficient urban mobility solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese EV Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-en.md) - [Japanese Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-flagship.md) - [Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon.md) - [Efficient Dual-Motor Hybrid Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-civic-ehev.md) - [Collaboration Prototype Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-ev.md) - [Revived Retro Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-hpx-concept.md) - [Posh Practical Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-zrv.md) - [Long-Range All-Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prologue.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-electro-2.md)