# Sustainable Opulence Editor Michael Hemsworth Discusses the Eco-Friendly Luxury Hybrid By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-hybrid References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/XGdAjjFhhOE)  Just because you want to drive a fancy car, doesn't mean you can't keep an eye on your carbon footprint with a luxury hybrid. Trend Hunter Research Expert and Editor Michael Hemsworth talks about the concept of sustainable opulence. From car-matching city cycles to biodegradable luxury cars to eco-friendly [luxury hybrid vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1), you can spend your money on a lavish car while doing less to harm the environment. This Heritage Paris bicycle, for example, was inspired by luxury vehicles and intended for the [Aston Martin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax) owner looking for an alternative mode of transportation. Or you can create a biodegradable [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-eqs) Benz LX concept car made from sugar cane husks. A Rolls Royce hybrid is also the height of sustainable opulence. It's clear eco-friendly electric cars aren't just for hippies any more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Luxury Hybrids:** The trend of luxury hybrids that prioritize sustainability offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Biodegradable Luxury Cars:** The rise of biodegradable luxury cars made from sustainable materials presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury automotive industry. - **Sustainable Opulence:** The concept of sustainable opulence, combining luxury and eco-friendly features, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation across various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation by embracing the trend of eco-friendly luxury hybrids and biodegradable luxury cars. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can adopt sustainable practices seen in the concept of sustainable opulence, integrating eco-friendly materials into luxury fashion items and accessories. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly luxury hybrids by developing innovative sustainable transportation solutions for urban commuters and luxury travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exquisitely Elegant Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-electric-car.md) - [Opulent Americana EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-model-l100-concept.md) - [Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azulik-mobility.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Trailblazing Luxury Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-electric-suv.md) - [Uniquely Personalizable Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-rover-sv.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Eco-Conscious Car Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorglaze.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md)