# Bird-Inspired Cars Malaysian Concept Vehicle Pecks Its Way into Eco-Friendly Territory By Meghan Young | Published 2009-09-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malaysian-concept-multipurpose-vehicle References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/mcet-multipurpose-vehicle-for-a-safe-and-sustainable-ride/) & [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-cars-mcet-concept-zero-emission-concept-car-inspired-from-nature/) I wonder, when designer Mohd Azam Abd Halim came up with his Malaysian concept multipurpose vehicle, if he knew just how poetic it would be: an eco-friendly car inspired by nature itself. Modeled after the Malaysian woodpecker, MCET (Malaysian city eco-transit) is a [zero-emissions concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster). According to Naresh Chauhan, this Malaysian concept multipurpose vehicle “generates power from [1000 cc electric engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle), supported by lithium ion battery, allowing an environmentally friendly ride.” As [public transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo) goes, this woodpecker of a car may not only be, as Madan puts it, “inspired by nature for the sake of nature,” it’s also pretty cute (yes, that is a very girly thing to say). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Eco-friendly Cars:** Developing cars inspired by nature and powered by sustainable technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry. - **Zero-emissions Vehicles:** Creating concept cars that run on electric engines and lithium-ion batteries can revolutionize the transportation industry and reduce carbon emissions. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designing vehicles that mimic nature's efficiency and aesthetics opens up possibilities for highly efficient and visually appealing transportation solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can embrace eco-friendly cars and zero-emissions vehicles to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation options. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** The electric vehicle industry can benefit from developing innovative vehicles that incorporate nature-inspired design and promote zero-emissions transportation. - **Design Industry:** The design industry has an opportunity to create nature-inspired vehicles that not only prioritize sustainability but also offer appealing aesthetics to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avian African Aircraft Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-concepts.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Sustainable Transportation System Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md)