# Speedy Shopping Carts The LOLrioKART Can Reach Up to 45MPH By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolriokart References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/LOLrioKART--Gadget--Gear.html) & [miters.mit.edu](http://miters.mit.edu/) Similar to the B.O.S.S. Shopping Cart, the LOLrioKART has a newer, more improved design. Created by [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-motorcycle) students, the LOLrioKART should have the “zoomzoom” slogan that [Mazda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimny-nomade) has. The LOLrioKart uses an [old shopping cart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shopping-cart-1) that has upgraded wheels and is equipped with a NiCd aircraft batteries and a 15hp brushless motor. Check out the video to see this 45MPH speed machine fly! **Implications** - Savvy engineers and builders are continually looking for their next DIY project. This shopping cart has been upgraded into a road-worthy racer. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by recognizing and addressing consumers' collective need to augment their surroundings and possessions, tailoring them to their interests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 94% | 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 - **DIY Transportation:** Companies can tap into the trend of consumers looking for DIY projects like the LOLrioKART to create innovative transportation solutions. - **Personalized Products:** There is an opportunity for companies to recognize and address consumers' desire to customize their belongings, like upgrading a shopping cart into a high-speed machine. - **Green Technology:** Companies can explore the use of sustainable materials and energy sources, like the NiCd aircraft batteries, to create eco-friendly transportation options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore new possibilities for DIY transportation projects and personalized vehicles. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of consumers looking to customize their belongings by offering personalized products. - **Green Energy:** The green energy industry can leverage the use of sustainable materials and energy sources to create eco-friendly transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Debut Electric Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenworks-stealth-go-kart.md) - [Racing-Ready Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard.md) - [Video Game-Themed Play Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideon-racer.md) - [Stylish Shopping Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roulette-carts.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo.md) - [Solar-Powered Golf Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-golf-cart.md) - [Motorized Electric Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollwalk-electric-roller-skates.md) - [Transforming High-Power Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-rs-scooter.md) - [Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeach-wagon.md)