# Fierce Futuristic Hovercrafts The Mercier-Jones Hovercraft is a Speedboat-Inspired Machine By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-12-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercierjones-hovercraft References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/12/mercier-jones-hovercraft) & [mercier-jones](http://www.mercier-jones.com/) The Mercier-Jones hovercraft is a sleek speed machine. It resembles a futuristic vehicle and is inspired by high-end vehicles such as the Bugatti Veyron, the [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar) R8 and the [Maserati](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tridente) [Gran Turismo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solus-gt). It is a bold design with clean lines, a graphic facade and features pops of color in the interior. This speedboat-esque hovercraft is constructed of the finest materials. It features carbon fiber, metal alloys and packs a series of high end bonuses. The vehicle uses a hybrid-electric drivetrain, air cushion technology and a high-tech control system to allow it to move with ease. The hovercraft can move forward, laterally and reverse easily. The price and release information have not been unveiled, but the stunning Mercier-Jones hovercraft is sparking a lot of buzz and interest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 57% | 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 - **Futuristic-design Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sleek and bold designs incorporating high-end materials and advanced technologies for hovercrafts and other futuristic vehicles. - **Hybrid-electric Drivetrain:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of more efficient hybrid-electric drivetrains for hovercrafts and other transportation vehicles. - **Advanced Control Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create high-tech control systems that allow for easy maneuvering in various directions for hovercrafts and other similar vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with hovercraft manufacturers to integrate futuristic design elements and advanced technologies into the automotive industry. - **Aerospace Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply air cushion technology and advanced control systems from hovercrafts to improve aircraft maneuverability and efficiency. - **Recreational Boating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate hovercraft-inspired design elements and hybrid-electric drivetrains into recreational boats to enhance speed and maneuverability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Haute Electric Cruising Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persico-zagato-1002-hyperboat.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-hyperfoil.md) - [Range-Roving Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boat.md) - [Public Hovercraft Transport Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapid-transit-hovercraft.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md) - [Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alte-volare-yacht-tender.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md)