# Biomass-Powered Cars The Precer Bioracer is Powered by Wood Pellets By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precer-bioracer References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/10/12/precer-bioracer-runs-on-wood-pellets/) & [biomassauthority](http://biomassauthority.com/precer-bioracer-biomass-car/) The Precer Bioracer is yet another example of an [alternate energy vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicles1). A sportier version of an ATV, the Precer Bioracer boasts a 16HP electric motor that when fully charged, can last for 3 hours. Currently being developed in Sweden, this 900 pound [off-road vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle) is as sleek and eco-friendly as they come. Powered by [wooden pellets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraunhofer-ikts), this vehicle is guaranteed to be an eco-friendly way to get around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 43% | 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 - **Alternate Energy Vehicles:** Explore alternate fuel sources for transportation and disrupt the traditional fuel industry. - **Wood Energy Power:** Investigate alternative uses for wood energy and find innovative solutions to reduce waste in the forestry industry. - **Eco-friendly Off-road Vehicles:** Unleash potential markets for eco-friendly off-road vehicles and disrupt the traditional ATV industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** Innovate the transportation industry by exploring alternative energy sources for vehicles. - **Forestry:** Investigate the forestry industry's waste and find innovative solutions to reduce it through alternative uses for wood energy. - **Recreation and Entertainment:** Interpret the potential market for eco-friendly off-road vehicles in the recreation and entertainment industries, creating opportunities for environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Waste-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bertone-gb110.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [Plant Fibre-Based E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-neo-ebike.md) - [Eco-Friendly All-Terrain SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz-woodland.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Hyrdogen-Powered Off-Road Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus.md)