# Bee-Like HOVs Mohammad Ghezel's Mercedes ELA Concept is Lightweight and Structurally Sound By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-ela References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/02/22/business-in-the-front-party-in-the-back/) & [mohammadghezel](http://www.mohammadghezel.com/) The [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept) ELA concept design seems to predict a new era for [high-occupancy vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-v). This bee-like car offers a lightweight, structurally sound exoskeleton that not only accommodates a lot of bodies, but looks rather compact while doing so. Designed by Mohammad Ghezel, the [Mercedes ELA concept vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-one) was created for the 2011 Michelin Challenge Design Showcase. Although it doesn't have the typical Mercedes design, the vehicle's unique characteristics are what makes it truly eye-catching. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 44% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lightweight Hovs:** Designing high-occupancy vehicles with lightweight and structurally sound exoskeletons can improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. - **Compact Urban Transportation:** Creating compact cars that can accommodate multiple passengers can help with traffic congestion in urban areas. - **Innovative Vehicle Designs:** Exploring innovative and unconventional vehicle designs can lead to new opportunities in the automotive industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can benefit from exploring new vehicle designs and materials to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. - **Urban Transportation Industry:** Developing compact and efficient urban transportation solutions can improve traffic flow and reduce emissions in densely populated areas. - **Vehicle Manufacturing Industry:** Incorporating lightweight and structurally sound materials in vehicle manufacturing can lead to more efficient and eco-friendly designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Beehive Farming Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2035-moving-beehive-mobility.md) - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Luxury Electric Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v.md)