# Pedal-Powered Trikes Oophaga is a Pedal-Powered Eco-Friendly Tricycle By manzil | Published 2010-09-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oophaga References: [igreenspot](http://www.igreenspot.com/milos-todorovic-trike-design-for-an-eco-friendly-travel/) & [designerscouch.org](http://designerscouch.org/view-design/OOPHAGA-16062) In an attempt to offer a pollution-free ride, industrial designers are coming up with [creative car designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) that aim to reduce the impact of global warming. Milos Todorovic is also a designer whose designs are based on this eco-friendly concept. Milos Todorovic's Oophaga is a [recumbent bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettwiesel-one-plus) made of very light and durable materials. The chassis of the trike consists of very light but strong [carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle), allowing for customization. Oophaga's rim, seat and color scheme can also be customized. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 57% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** There's an opportunity to develop more eco-friendly transportation solutions like Oophaga. - **Customizable Vehicles:** Consumers are interested in customized options for their vehicles, as demonstrated by the Oophaga tricycle. - **Lightweight Carbon Fiber Design:** Carbon fiber's qualities may lead to more durable and lightweight vehicle options in the future. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore integrating more eco-friendly and customizable features into their design processes. - **Outdoor and Sports Industry:** The Oophaga tricycle design may appeal to the outdoor and sports industry, who may want to source more sustainable transportation options. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Industry:** There's an opportunity to develop and manufacture more products with light yet sturdy carbon fiber material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Child-Toting Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ouca-bikes.md) - [Battery-Fuelled Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vook.md) - [Pedal-Assisted Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambrogio.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike1.md) - [Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-power-bikes-radtrike.md) - [Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-concept-trike.md) - [Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgx-trike-concept.md) - [Electric Trike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike-design.md)