# Recycled Plastic Car Green Concept Car from Hyundai By Nisara | Published 2007-03-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-car-green-concept-car-from-hyundai References: [autos.yahoo](http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/geneva_auto_show_2007/73/hyundai-qarmaqs-plastic-skin-reduces-weight-saves-gas) The “QarmaQ” is a new [concept car from Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-hyundai-ioniq-6) that's made from recycled plastic. The car was shown at this year's Geneva auto show. Hyundai has cooperated with GE to integrate advanced materials by using [recycled polyethylene terephthalate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-group) (PET), which are plastic bottles to create the car's skin. Instead of using metal and glass, this gives the car 130 pounds of weight savings and it will save 20 gallons a year on gas. **Implications** - The QarmaQ concept also focuses on the safety of the driver as well as eco-friendly innovation. The vice president of advanced technology at [Hyundai Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-seat-concept) named Dr. Kwon Moon-Shik states that it is Hyundai's commitment and determination to develop environmentally friendly technologies for every citizen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Materials:** The use of recycled plastic in car manufacturing presents opportunities for further innovation in utilizing eco-friendly materials. - **Weight Reduction:** The development of lightweight car components through the use of recycled materials opens up possibilities for creating more fuel-efficient vehicles. - **Eco-friendly Innovation:** The QarmaQ concept car showcases the potential for integrating environmental sustainability into automotive design and engineering. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the use of recycled materials and weight reduction techniques to develop greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles. - **Plastic Recycling:** The plastic recycling industry can capitalize on the demand for recycled materials in car manufacturing, offering innovative solutions for sustainable product development. - **Green Technology:** The development of eco-friendly innovation in the automotive sector provides opportunities for the green technology industry to contribute to sustainable transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Recycled Glass Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-etron.md) - [Plastic Waste-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bertone-gb110.md) - [Ocean Plastic-Infused SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-sport.md) - [Eco Mobility Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-seat-concept.md) - [Plant-Based Car Leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-alternative-1.md) - [Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-nine.md) - [Sculpted Efficient Aerodynamic SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-seven-concept.md) - [Angular Otherworldly Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-crater-concept.md)