# Electrified Go-Karts ACTO by Paulo Victor Santos is Green and Runs on Battery By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paulo-victor-santos References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/05/31/electro-kart-action/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/vitocreative) As the world starts to gear towards a more eco-friendly approach, hopefully, more and more inventions have come up without the use of gasoline like the ACTO go-kart by Paulo Victor Santos. It’s [100% battery-powered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) and eradicates the use of "dirty energy." It runs just as good, if not better, as gasoline karts and has a [zero emissions footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt). It takes form of a Formula One-like appeal that’s sharp, edgy and definitely cool. This playful car is robust and runs fast while maintaining a [lightweight design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle). Santos is an industrial designer from Brazil with a keen interest in speed, sports and sustainable designs, much like his ACTO go-kart. The ACTO comes in various luminous hues of electric yellow, striking lime green and a popping orange. The ACTO by Paulo Victor Santos is a design that’s both sleek and environmentally friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The rise of electrified go-karts like ACTO presents an opportunity for companies to innovate in the eco-friendly transportation industry. - **Battery-powered Vehicles:** ACTO's success showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the battery-powered vehicle sector. - **Sustainable Design:** The popularity of ACTO's sharp and edgy design highlights the demand for sustainable design in the automotive industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of electrified go-karts by developing more sustainable and electric-powered vehicles. - **Recreational Vehicles:** Companies in the recreational vehicles industry can explore the market for electrified go-karts as a way to offer eco-friendly alternatives for entertainment purposes. - **Industrial Design:** The success of ACTO by Paulo Victor Santos indicates potential opportunities for the industrial design industry to create innovative and environmentally friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Adult Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-1.md) - [Branded Action Camera Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-gokart.md) - [Sustainable EV Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.md) - [Child-Centric Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cars.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [Inductive Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vixen-electric-sports-kit-car.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Cargo-Friendly Electric Quad Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle.md)