# Sailboat Concept Cars Ippei Iwahara's Kazaguruma Uses Wind Power to Zip Around the City By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ippei-iwahara References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/08/17/wind-powered-auto-by-the-shore/) & [iwaharaippei](http://iwaharaippei.com/portfolio.html) Ippei Iwahara's 'Kazaguruma' harnesses the power of wind to make your commute as eco-friendly as possible. Kazaguruma uses [wind force mobility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive) to propel a [single-seat car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle). Ippei Iwahara's concept also features innovative tire designs. Each tire would be made of six individual pieces, allowing for quick repair in the event of a flat. Check out the featured to see a small-scale model of Kazaguruma in action. **Implications** - Consumers are constantly trying to gain a closer connection to [greener elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo). Products that allow customers to live more green-friendly lifestyles are appealing to those who want to protect the planet from the number of harms emerging each day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 59% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wind Power Mobility:** Exploring the use of wind power in transportation to create eco-friendly mobility solutions. - **Innovative Tire Design:** Developing tire designs that are easy to repair and replace, offering greater convenience and sustainability. - **Green-friendly Lifestyles:** Meeting the growing demand for products that enable customers to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Leveraging wind power technology to develop electric vehicles with extended range and reduced carbon emissions. - **Automotive Repair Services:** Providing specialized repair and replacement services for innovative tire designs, catering to the needs of eco-conscious vehicle owners. - **Sustainable Consumer Goods:** Creating and marketing eco-friendly products that align with consumers' desire to make greener choices in their everyday lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [High-Performance Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-xcompact.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md)