# Hydrogen Powered Exotic Cars The Scorpion by Ronn Motor By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-06-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-powered-exotic-ronn-motors-scorpion References: [gearcrave](http://www.gearcrave.com/) & [ronnmotors](http://www.ronnmotors.com/) The **Ronn Motor Company** is on the leading edge of fuel efficiency and exotic performance automotive design. The 'Scorpion' is the Texas based company's first design and they hope to have the beauty on the road in early 2009. "With the current emphasis on fuel efficiency and carbon emissions, using hydrogen injection was a strategic decision that would give the Scorpion a special place in the automotive industry," say the company. The Scorpion goes from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds which is incredibly impressive considering its 40mpg [hydrogen hybrid engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases). Ronn Motor Company is planning a [limited production run](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric) of a 200, and is accepting advanced orders now. The cost of the sexy beast is US $150,000 with a $50,000 deposit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hydrogen-powered Vehicles:** The use of hydrogen as a fuel source is gaining popularity due to the emphasis on fuel efficiency and carbon emissions, presenting an opportunity for innovative companies to develop new technologies. - **Fuel-efficient Exotic Cars:** The combination of fuel efficiency and exotic car design represents a unique niche in the automotive industry with potential for innovative design and engineering solutions. - **Limited Production Luxury Vehicles:** The limited production run of the Scorpion presents an opportunity for other luxury car manufacturers to create exclusive, high-end vehicles for a select market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the potential to develop and innovate upon hydrogen-powered vehicles and fuel-efficient exotic car design. - **Luxury Automobiles:** Luxury car manufacturers can take advantage of the market for limited production, high-end vehicles. - **Alternative Energy:** Companies that specialize in alternative energy can contribute to the development of new, innovative technologies that can be used in hydrogen-powered vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kincsem-hyper-gt.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-a4810.md) - [Hyrdogen-Powered Off-Road Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpenglow-hypercar.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missionh24.md) - [Trailblazing American Hypertrucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypertruck.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Long-Range Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisker-ronin.md)