# Juiced-Up Grocery Carts Motorized Shopping Cart Delivers on Entertainment By Alex Scott | Published 2010-01-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-shopping-cart References: [coolbuzz.org](http://www.coolbuzz.org/entry/lolriokart-shopping-cart-on-wheels) & [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2009-09/shopping-go-kart) Shopping carts were pretty much the coolest way to have fun back in high school, especially after watching a couple episodes of Jackass. [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-motorcycle) student Charles Guan has carried on his love of all things cart and has built a motorized shopping cart. Dubbed the ‘LOLriocart,” this motorized shopping cart has a [rear wheel drive train](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel) and has a top speed of 30 MPH, which is insanely fast for being in a flimsy-framed vehicle with no top. It was built with a custom steering shaft and has an emergency break which cuts the power. If I had a motorized shopping cart like this, I might just have to start going grocery shopping everyday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Motorized Shopping Carts:** Motorized shopping carts are becoming a popular trend, offering a fun and convenient shopping experience. - **Entertainment in Shopping:** Retailers are incorporating entertainment elements into the shopping experience, such as motorized shopping carts, to attract customers and enhance their shopping trip. - **DIY Innovation:** Individuals are creating their own innovative solutions, like the motorized shopping cart, to enhance everyday activities. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** The retail industry can leverage motorized shopping carts to create a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, attracting more customers and increasing sales. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities to design and manufacture motorized shopping carts, catering to the growing demand for innovative shopping solutions. - **Recreation:** The recreation industry can incorporate motorized shopping carts into entertainment venues, offering customers a thrilling ride while doing their shopping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeach-wagon.md) - [Stylish Shopping Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roulette-carts.md) - [Connected Grocer Shopping Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-amazon-dash-cart.md) - [6000-Watt E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superscooter-gt1p.md) - [Motorized Electric Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollwalk-electric-roller-skates.md) - [Electric Adult Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-1.md) - [Smart Grocery Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash-cart.md) - [Debut Electric Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenworks-stealth-go-kart.md) - [Racing-Ready Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard.md)