# Triple-Threat Pod Cars The Prisma EV is Able to Travel Anywhere in the World By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prisma-ev References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/prisma-electric-vehicle-serves-helicopter-boat-car.html) The Prisma EV is easily one of the most ambitious concept cars ever designed. The Prisma EV was designed by André Batista and is a single-seat car, boat and helicopter. Flying cars and boat cars have all been done before, but a combination of the three is unique. The Prisma EV has a carbon fiber body and an acrylic glass window that allows for a panoramic view during travel. The vehicle was designed to be as eco-friendly as possible and features regenerative braking. The Prisma EV would be able to fly for four hours, drive for 136 miles and sail for 49 miles on a full battery. The Prisma EV is ambitious to the point of being unrealistic, but it's designs like these that push the envelope and lead to great new vehicles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Vehicles:** The combination of different modes of transportation in a single vehicle presents opportunities for innovative and convenient travel experiences. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The focus on eco-friendly features and regenerative braking in the Prisma EV highlights the growing trend towards sustainable transportation solutions. - **Cutting-edge Design:** The ambitious and unique design of the Prisma EV exemplifies the trend of pushing the boundaries of vehicle aesthetics and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automakers can explore the production of multifunctional vehicles that offer customers diverse travel options in a single vehicle. - **Renewable Energy:** The development of eco-friendly transportation vehicles like the Prisma EV creates opportunities for innovation in renewable energy technology. - **Industrial Design:** Designers can leverage the trend of cutting-edge design by creating futuristic and unique vehicle concepts that push the boundaries of traditional automotive design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosser-v1.md) - [Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aircraft-carreier.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md)