# Eco-Friendly Snowmobiles Jessica Covi's Nanuq Alpine Vehicle is Futuristically Designed By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanuq-alpine References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/nanuq-alpine-vehicle-keeps-the-environment-clean-and-green/) & [creativednaaustria](http://www.creativednaaustria.com//index.php?option=com_projektverwaltung&typ=project_single&view=projektverwaltung&project=125) While many automobiles are getting the environmentally friendly treatment, there are still some methods of transportation that have not been so lucky. That has come to end for the [snowmobile crowd](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowmobile-lineups) at least, thanks to the Nanuq Alpine vehicle. Although it might look like some retro take on a futuristic ride (ahem, Star Wars), it does look like a pretty mean machine. Designed by Jessica Covi, the Nanuq Alpine vehicle ranks low on the [air and noise pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7) chart. Yet, it doesn't sacrifice high speeds, digital interfaces and steering mechanisms in the process. The Nanuq Alpine vehicle also boasts [ergonomic seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2) perfect for long treks as well as a GPS system that is pretty necessary considering the hard terrain traveled in the European Mountain Range Alps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Eco-friendly Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more eco-friendly vehicles for other methods of transportation. - **Futuristic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate futuristic designs into vehicles across various industries. - **High-tech Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate digital interfaces and advanced steering mechanisms into different modes of transportation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and implement eco-friendly technologies in the automotive industry. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly and high-performing vehicles for outdoor recreational activities like snowmobiling. - **Tourism and Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced GPS systems and ergonomic seating for comfortable and efficient travel in different terrains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Electric Snowmobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snowmobiles.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Canadian Standing Snowmobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/widescape.md) - [Sustainable Arctic Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-arctic-tours.md) - [Ventilated Polar Exploration Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploration-vehicle.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-electric-scooter.md) - [Backcountry-Ready Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorbike1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azulik-mobility.md)