# Bright Wind-Powered Wheels The Kazaguruma Uses Natural Wind Energy To Move By manzil | Published 2010-08-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazaguruma References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/kazaguruma-wind-force-futuristic-transportation/) & [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/kazaguruma-wind-force-futuristic-transportation/) Three Japanese industrial designers including Ippei Iwahara, Naoki Kato, and Keisuke Fukunaga, have designed a special futuristic vehicle that is quite different from any other [electric autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors). Named the 'Kazaguruma,' the vehicle requires [natural wind power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator) to move. Using an alternate system from regular electric cars, this vehicle's speed and movement depends on wind forces, and generates no carbon dioxide as a bi-product, making it extremely eco-friendly. **Implications** - The eco movement has become a global phenomenon and corporations are constantly looking for methods to satiate consumer demand for products which are environmentally sound. Companies looking to appeal to this demographic must implement eco-friendly initiatives into their product lines and services in all possible areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Opportunity for businesses to develop wind-powered vehicles that generate no carbon dioxide. - **Alternative Energy Vehicles:** Potential for companies to explore wind-powered transportation systems as an alternative to traditional electric cars. - **Sustainable Mobility Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating eco-friendly vehicles that rely on natural wind power for movement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automakers to invest in research and development of wind-powered vehicles. - **Renewable Energy:** Industry growth potential for companies specializing in alternative energy systems like wind power for transportation. - **Transportation Services:** Disruptive potential for transportation companies to adopt wind-powered vehicles as a sustainable mobility solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Sustainable Car Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-harvest-wind.md) - [Regenerative Drive Mechanisms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive.md) - [High-Performance Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-xcompact.md) - [Wind-Powered Cargo Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windpowered-cargo-ship.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md)