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# Cross-Country Hybrid Tricycles
Pterosail Trike Systems' Designs Sail & Cycle Across USA

By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-09 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pterosail-trike-systems
References: [recumbentjournal](http://www.recumbentjournal.com/news/industry/item/146-pterosail-set-for-cross-country-tour.html) & [pterosail](http://www.pterosail.com/)

John MacTaggart, CEO of Ohio-based Pterosail Trike Systems, is sailing his way from San Diego, California to Saint Augustine, Florida. The cross-country trip is an event to bring attention to Pterosail.

Pterosail Trike Systems are [hybrid trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trike-flatbed-hybrid-750) that use [cycling, sailing and solar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris) for power. The [cross-country adventure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike-design) began on June 28th and is expected to take four to six weeks to complete. Regular updates, including blog entries, photos, and videos, are posted on the Pterosail website.

**Implications** - This fifty-state, street-legal Pterosail is the epitome of comfort, safety, and stability. Do not be surprised if you begin to see more of these on the roads of a city near you.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 6% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Hybrid Trikes:** Opportunity for developing more hybrid tricycles that combine cycling, sailing, and solar power for alternative transportation options.
- **Cross-country Adventures:** Potential for organizing cross-country trips or events that showcase innovative eco-friendly vehicles and draw attention to sustainable transportation solutions.
- **Alternative Power Systems:** Increasing focus on designing and implementing alternative power systems, such as solar, to enhance the performance and efficiency of vehicles.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Creating and manufacturing eco-friendly transportation options, like hybrid trikes, that promote sustainable commuting and reduce carbon emissions.
- **Adventure Tourism:** Opportunities in the tourism industry to organize cross-country adventure tours that highlight unique, eco-friendly vehicles and attract environmentally conscious travelers.
- **Renewable Energy:** Developing alternative power systems, such as solar, for various industries including transportation, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote clean energy solutions.

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