# Coffin-Inspired Cars Hydrogen-Powered ‘T-Rex' Commuter Vehicle Looks Like a Casket By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-friendly-coffin-car-the-t-rex-bio-fuel-concept-ecocar References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-cars-t-rex-bio-fuel-powered-car-generates-solar-electricity/) & [michelinchallengedesign](http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/MCD_2009/Site/mcd_gallery_2009/mcd_2009_gallery_d08.asp) Ngoc Lan Huynh, the designer of the T-Rex [hydrogen-powered car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept), tried to merge a friendly commuter vehicle with a usable off road SUV. At first glance, this may seem to be a micro-car, but a closer look reveals that Huynh has made a large four-passenger van with loads of interior space. The roof is a [solar panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) to generate electricity. "The T-Rex design is an amalgamation of the best features of an [off-road SUV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz-woodland) and a conventional van with lots of interior space. It is aimed towards people who enjoy adventures and outdoor play without sacrificing either on luxury or the environment." **Implications** - Eco-friendly automobiles are becoming their own subdivision of the automotive industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 96% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hydrogen-powered Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of eco-friendly transportation solutions. - **Micro-cars:** A trend towards compact vehicles with efficient space utilization presents opportunities for innovative designs and features. - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** The integration of solar panels in car design opens up possibilities for sustainable energy production. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore new technologies and designs to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the increasing popularity of solar-powered vehicles by developing advanced solar panel technologies for integration into automobiles. - **Adventure and Outdoor Industry:** Adventure and outdoor companies can collaborate with vehicle manufacturers to create off-road SUVs with luxurious and eco-friendly features for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utv.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Campervan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campervan-concept.md) - [Angular Otherworldly Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-crater-concept.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Hyrdogen-Powered Off-Road Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md)