# Hydrogen Supercars BMW Recycled BBQ Eco Racer By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-supercar-reconstructed-jet-on-wheels-racer-from-bmw References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/environmentaly-friendly-bmw-hydrogen-salt-flat-racer-concept#more-852) The *2008 LA Auto Show Design Challenge* was the coming out party for this BMW hydrogen-powered supercar. It wins the label of environmentally friendly as its made of reconstructed barbecue lids and oil barrels. This jet-like racer has gel-nylon wheels that allow the tires to be airless and retreaded when needed. It's truly an amazing and inspiring concept from [BMW Designworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts), USA. **Implications** - The eco-friendly wave continues to grow as society further calls for consumers to show social responsibility. By coming out with a hydrogen 'supercar,' BMW has displayed an interest in helping the environment with its fuel-efficient and almost emission-less design. This appeals to consumers as it displays that the company cares just as much as they do about future of the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Hydrogen-powered Vehicles:** The demand for eco-friendly transportation options presents an opportunity for companies to develop and market hydrogen-powered vehicles that offer fuel efficiency and low emissions. - **Recycled Materials in Automotive Manufacturing:** Using recycled materials, such as reconstructed barbecue lids and oil barrels, in car production offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for automakers to create environmentally friendly vehicles and reduce waste. - **Airless and Retreadable Tires:** The development of gel-nylon wheels that allow tires to be airless and retreaded when needed opens up possibilities for companies to create more sustainable and cost-effective tire solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automakers can capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles by integrating hydrogen-powered technology and incorporating recycled materials into their manufacturing processes. - **Sustainable Materials:** Sustainable material providers have an opportunity to collaborate with automakers to supply recycled materials and innovative solutions for achieving environmentally friendly car designs. - **Tire Manufacturing:** Tire manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of airless and retreadable tires by developing and producing these sustainable tire options, offering consumers a more eco-friendly alternative. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen-Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missionh24.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-h2-racing-concept.md) - [Hyrdogen-Powered Off-Road Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydra-bike.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpenglow-hypercar.md) - [Plastic Waste-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bertone-gb110.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Research-Centric Hydrogen Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-motorcycle.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md)