# Kinetic Energy Vehicles The Eco-Friendly Humancar is Powered by Your Own Force By Josh Milenthal | Published 2010-08-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humancar References: [humancar](http://humancar.com/) The HumanCar is the ultimate green vehicle because it uses [kinetic energy as its power source](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive). As a [people-powered auto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle), the HumanCar has come a long way since its days of development. The car can fit up to four people and runs on generated power from rowing a crank. While the HumanCar seems like a hilarious concept, it is actually a [functional vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) which will be available the coming new year. As a great way to stay in shape while keeping the environment healthy, this HumanCar is definitely an innovative piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Kinetic Energy Vehicles:** The development of Kinetic Energy Vehicles (KEVs) that use human power as a power source is a growing trend. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The demand for eco-friendly transportation has increased with KEVs like the HumanCar. - **Health and Wellness Transportation:** The use of KEVs like the HumanCar provides an opportunity for integrating health and wellness into transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore innovative opportunities in the development of KEVs. - **Fitness Industry:** The fitness industry can integrate KEVs like the HumanCar in their product offerings, combining fitness and transportation. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can tap into the market of eco-friendly and health and wellness transportation, offering KEV tours and rentals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedalassist-electric-quadricycles.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md)