# Eco Hot Tub Boats The Odyssey Water Vehicle by Jacky Wu By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-03-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-water-vehicle References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/odyssey-water-vehicle-to-perk-up-green-transportation/) The Odyssey Water Vehicle is a green concept, battery-powered boat with an electric motor. Designed by Jacky Wu, it looks a lot like a floating, infinity-shaped hot tub with a catamaran-style hull. What makes the Odyssey Water Vehicle even better is that it's batteries can be recharged either via a land-based power source or via wind turbine sails. The shape is specifically designed to reduce power needs and discourage drag. **Implications** - As we progress in the Digital Age and the environmentally friendly movement continues to grow, products like the Odyssey Water Vehicle are exactly what we need to encourage more consumers to focus on commodities that are pragmatic and eco-conscious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Boating:** The trend towards eco-friendly boating solutions presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers in the marine industry. - **Electric Water Vehicles:** The rise of electric-powered water vehicles offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to provide sustainable transportation options on water. - **Alternative Energy Sources for Boats:** The increasing demand for boats powered by alternative energy sources creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies developing renewable energy solutions for the maritime industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marine:** The marine industry can leverage the trend of eco-friendly boating by incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies in their product offerings. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric water vehicle trend opens up opportunities for the electric vehicle industry to expand its reach beyond land-based transportation. - **Renewable Energy:** The growing demand for boats powered by alternative energy sources creates an opportunity for the renewable energy industry to develop innovative solutions tailored for the maritime sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ocean-Centric Portable Jacuzzis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacuzzi.md) - [Balanced Hydrofoil Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocean-overboat-100f.md) - [Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decathlon-x-outercraft-hydrobike.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-electric-boat-company.md) - [Electric Bike-Like Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-hydra-waterbike.md) - [Pedal-Assist Electric Water Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otter-bike-explorer.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md)