# Billionaire Eco Cars Mikhail Prokhorov is Developing Russia's First Hybrid Car By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikhail-prokhorov References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/russian-billionaire-unveils-hybrid-town-car-of-the-future/) & [english.ruvr.ru](http://english.ruvr.ru/2010/10/15/26225088.html) Mikhail Prokhorov is an accomplished businessman, sports team owner and now harbinger of Russia's first-ever [hybrid car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rav4). Mikhail Prokhorov and his Oneixm Group have partnered with Russian truck company Yarovit to design and build the green machine. Mikhail Prokhorov's appropriately-named "People's Hybrid" will be available in either hatchback or [sport coupe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider). The car will have one [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaa-mobility) on each wheel and will reportedly be as roomy as a MINI Cooper. Mikhail Prokhorov is a very, very rich man, and if anyone can build Russia's first hybrid, it's him. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 58% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Technologies:** The development of hybrid cars like the People's Hybrid opens up opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of electric motors in hybrid cars aligns with the growing trend towards renewable energy sources. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The creation of Russia's first hybrid car contributes to the trend of sustainable transportation solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The development of hybrid cars presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Electric Vehicles:** The use of electric motors in hybrid cars is driving innovation in the electric vehicle industry. - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of renewable energy sources in hybrid cars is impacting the renewable energy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Muscular Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscular-hybrid-suv.md) - [Four-Seat Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemera.md) - [Gilded Electric Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yugo-ampera-concept.md) - [Rounded Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ray.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Electrified Compact SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-grandis.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Exquisitely Elegant Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-electric-car.md) - [Celebrity-Designed EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-gt-63s-e.md)