# Enviro-Conscious Roadsters The Porsche 918 Spyder is a Sportscar with a Green Thumb By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-918-spyder References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/cars/concept/porsche-918-spyder/) & [netcarshow](http://www.netcarshow.com/porsche/2010-918_spyder_concept/) When one goes shopping for a sportscar, usually the last things on their mind are fuel consumption and emmissions. You expect them to be loud, fast gas-guzzlers with no regard for the earth. The [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car) 918 Spyder, however, is not only a sleek modern luxury auto, but it is fuel-conscious and very easy on the environment. Combining elements of a 911, a [Prius](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius) and a [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-purosangue) F430, this car is a hybrid you can plug in. Running off dual electric motors, the Porsche 918 Spyder has a fuel economy of 78 MPG, which is pretty good for a roadster. Don't think just because it's a hybrid that it lacks power, however, this bad boy pumps out 718 HP. Take that, Honda Insight! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Sports Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-performance hybrid sports cars that combine fuel efficiency with power. - **Fuel-conscious Luxury Autos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create luxury cars that prioritize fuel economy and environmental friendliness without compromising style and performance. - **Electric Motors in Sportscars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate electric motors into sports cars to enhance performance and reduce emissions. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to transform the automotive industry by developing sustainable, high-performance vehicles. - **Green Technology Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate and advance green technologies to meet the growing demand for environmentally-friendly automobiles. - **Luxury Automobile Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the luxury automobile industry by offering eco-friendly options that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-cayenne-electric.md) - [Family-Friendly Hypercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-mission-s-concept.md) - [Automaker EV Pledges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-718.md) - [Premium Sporty Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-taycan.md) - [Style-Conscious PHEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-prime.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Performance-Driven Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-allelectric-macan.md)