# Reptilian Desert Vehicles The Palm Valley Buggy Has Been Adapted to Deal with Outback Terrain By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-09-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-valley-buggy References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/modern-palm-valley-buggy-to-explore-spectacular-australias-outback/) & [alidoostdar](http://www.alidoostdar.com/) It's concepts like the [Palm Valley Buggy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yacht-tender) that suggest how poor man's modern vehicles are at tackling untamed landscapes around the world. Designed particularly to traverse the Australian Outback, this [unique automobile was developed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept) with strong inspiration and influence from nature's own creatures. Looking to the lizard, Ali Doostdar and Mehdi Alamdari and dreamed up a [flexible frame that's lightweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go) and breezy, taking little wind resistance and facilitating careful climbs over mounds of sand. The dune buggy would be built with electrical motors that supply power around each of the four wheels, made possible by a battery that's well concealed in the sturdy structure. Three people can comfortably ride the Palm Valley Buggy, getting unobstructed views of the expansive desert around them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Adaptable Off-road Vehicles:** Innovative vehicle designs that are inspired by nature could be developed to handle untamed landscapes around the world. - **Lightweight Frames:** Creating lightweight and breezy frames, with little wind resistance, is ideal for maneuvering over mounds of sand. - **Electric Powered Motors:** Vehicles with electric powered motors, supplied around each of the four wheels could be developed for greater environmental sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** More adaptable off-road vehicles with lightweight frames and electric powered motors could revolutionize the automotive industry. - **Tourism Industry:** Using these vehicles for tourism in untamed landscapes around the world could create niche tourism opportunities. - **Environmental Sustainability Industry:** Electric powered vehicles with lightweight frames could also impact the environmental sustainability industry, potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Off-Road Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-dune.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Desert Competition SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-dakar-rally-defender.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utv.md) - [Impressive Off-Roading Vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newlands.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Exploratory Off-Road Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept.md)