# Aquatic Supercars The Opel Icona Travels Both on Water and on Land By manzil | Published 2010-09-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-icona References: [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/opel-icona-concept-is-a-land-racer-and-aquatic-beast/) Swedish designer Juan Pablo Bernal P has envisioned a car for the year 2050 that will run both on water and on land. Dubbed as the [Opel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-experimental) Icona, the [futuristic car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-one) will use a [natural source of energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept) to function. The car can be switched between the two modes of land and water with ease. Providing users with two forms of transport in one, the Opel Icona is definitely an innovative means for future transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Mobility:** The integration of land and water transportation in the Opel Icona presents an opportunity for businesses to develop hybrid mobility solutions. - **Natural Energy:** The use of natural energy as a power source in the Opel Icona highlights the potential for businesses to explore sustainable energy alternatives for future transportation. - **Multi-functional Vehicles:** The Opel Icona's ability to switch between land and water modes showcases the potential for businesses to create multi-functional vehicles that offer versatility and convenience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the development of hybrid vehicles, incorporating both land and water transport functionalities. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can consider the integration of natural energy sources into transportation technologies, aligning with the Opel Icona's sustainable approach. - **Leisure and Recreation:** The leisure and recreation industry can explore the creation of innovative water and land vehicles, catering to individuals seeking unique and exciting transportation experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosser-v1.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-experimental.md) - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [Luxe Electric Hydrofoil Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icon.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-performance-ev-concept.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-a4810.md)