# Super Mileage Vehicles The University of New Haven Built the Prototype of Three Wheeler By manzil | Published 2010-06-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maelstrom References: [courant](http://www.courant.com/business/hc-biz-500-mpg-car-20100608,0,7476681.story) There is a craze among auto makers and University students to create fuel efficient autos and vehicles. Engineer students of the [University of New Haven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/te1) have built a prototype of a [three wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-one-trike-tour) that gets 500 mpg. The vehicle is being named as the 'Mobile Aerodynamic Lightweight Super-Mileage Tri-Wheeled Road Monster, or 'Maelstrom.' Maelstrom -- a [single-seated and lightweight car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) -- features $25,000 carbon-fiber body which was donated by Vespoli. The prototype will take part in Supermileage competition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 71% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Super-mileage Vehicles:** The trend of creating fuel-efficient vehicles is leading to the development of super-mileage vehicles that can travel impressive distances on minimal fuel. - **Lightweight Vehicles:** The craze for fuel-efficient vehicles is pushing auto makers and university students towards the production of lightweight vehicles with innovative designs. - **Prototype Development:** Engineer students are developing prototypes of innovative vehicles that can revolutionize the automotive industry with the addition of advanced materials and technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can benefit from the production of super-mileage and lightweight vehicles that can help in reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can leverage prototypes developed by students and researchers to bring disruptive ideas and innovations to the automotive industry. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing:** The carbon fiber manufacturing industry can supply lightweight and durable materials for the production of innovative vehicles such as the Mobile Aerodynamic Lightweight Super-Mileage Tri-Wheeled Road Monster. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Research-Centric Hydrogen Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-motorcycle.md) - [Modular Electric Utility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-utility-vehicle.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md)