# Eco Dune Buggies Watch the Sand Fly By in the Mario Pitsch 'Sandfly' Wind-Powered Beach Buggy By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-pitsch-sandfly References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/sandfly-wind-driven-beach-buggy-links-sports-and-travel/) & [mario-pitsch](http://www.mario-pitsch.com/#c37) What better way to have fun than to be in the Mario Pitsch 'Sandfly' [sustainable dune buggy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-grande-panda-4x4-concept)! Though this is still only a concept, the Mario Pitsch 'Sandfly' buggy looks as though it is going to be one kickass ride. Powered by nothing but the [sheer wind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris), the buggy boasts a hot yellow color, futuristic sleek lines and [racing tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer). See this hot ride for yourselves in the featured gallery and prepare to speed off in style! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wind-powered Vehicles:** The development of wind-powered vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the transportation industry. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The rise of sustainable transportation offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the automotive industry. - **Futuristic Design:** The demand for futuristic designs in vehicles opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for automotive manufacturers. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating wind-powered vehicles into their product offerings. - **Automotive:** Automotive companies have the opportunity to disrupt the industry by focusing on sustainable transportation solutions. - **Design:** The design industry can capitalize on the demand for futuristic designs by collaborating with automotive manufacturers on innovative vehicle concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Retro Electric Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev.md) - [Rugged Off-Road Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-dune.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeach-wagon.md)