# HUMMER 02 Concept Enviro Truck Wins LA Auto Show's Design Challenge By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-12-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-02-concept-won-the-los-angeles-auto-shows-design-challenge References: [laautoshow](http://www.laautoshow.com/show/tabid/83/Default.aspx) This year's winner for the Los Angeles Auto Show's Design Challenge is a two-dimensional rendering of a 2015 [Blue Sky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-private-garage-suite) Concept that concentrates on environmental sustainability called the HUMMER 02. The concept features a phototropic body shell that generates pure oxygen during the life of the vehicle. Algae-filled body panels convert carbon dioxide into pure oxygen that is later pushed out into the environment and contained by the vehicle. **Implications** - The HUMMER 02 not only focuses on being eco-friendly, but also on the safety of its passengers. Frank Saucedo, who is the director of GM Advanced Design in California, explains that the [concept vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept) was made specifically for people in Southern Californian [outdoor enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 5% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Environmental Sustainability:** The HUMMER 02 concept showcases a phototropic body shell that generates pure oxygen, presenting opportunities for further developments in sustainable automotive design. - **Carbon Sequestration:** The algae-filled body panels of the HUMMER 02 convert carbon dioxide into pure oxygen, indicating potential for advancements in carbon capture technologies. - **Safety and Outdoor Adventure:** The HUMMER 02 concept vehicle caters to the needs of Southern Californian outdoor enthusiasts, demonstrating opportunities for combining safety features with outdoor recreational activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The HUMMER 02 concept represents a disruptive innovation in eco-friendly automotive design, paving the way for more sustainable transportation solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of phototropic body shell technology in the HUMMER 02 concept opens up possibilities for integrating renewable energy sources into vehicles. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The HUMMER 02 concept's focus on safety for outdoor enthusiasts suggests potentials for innovation in outdoor adventure equipment and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Angular Otherworldly Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-crater-concept.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Water-Filtering Hydrogen Fuel Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept.md) - [Post-Apocalyptic Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-omega-2040-concept.md) - [Trail-Targeted SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-gravity-x-concept.md) - [All-Electric Camping SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-ev-earthcruiser-camper.md)