# Weather-Powered Sportscars RORMaxx Formula AE Concept is Sun and Wind Powered By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-07-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rormaxx-formula-ae-sun-wind-power-concept References: [autobloggreen](http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/01/07/rormaxx-formula-ae-looks-good-on-paper/) & [autobloggreen](http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/01/31/more-details-on-the-rormaxx-formula-ae-wind-assisted-car/) The RORMaxx Formula AE [wind-assisted sportscar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model) was conceived by two California high-school seniors, Rory Handel and Max Bricklin. A 285 hp alternating current induction motor will power the racer. [SolarPly paneling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun) will recharge the car’s lithium-phosphate batteries. Air intakes guide airflow into [small turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer) once the car is moving allowing ultracapacitors to be charged, making power available for quick acceleration. The car is expected to have a 200 mile range after a 1.5 hour charge. The students are hoping to complete a prototype by August 2009. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 30% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Renewable Energy Vehicles:** The use of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to fuel vehicles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Efficient Power Charging:** The development of quick and efficient charging methods using ultracapacitors and advanced batteries opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in the energy storage industry. - **Youth-driven Innovation:** The contributions made by young inventors and entrepreneurs like the California high-school seniors behind the RORMaxx Formula AE concept highlight the potential for disruptive innovation to come from the younger generation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry could benefit from implementing renewable energy sources and exploring new power charging technologies to create more sustainable and eco-friendly vehicles. - **Energy Storage:** The energy storage industry has the opportunity to revolutionize the way power is stored and charged, leading to more efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions. - **Education:** The education industry can play a role in fostering youth-driven innovation by providing resources and support to young inventors and entrepreneurs in schools and universities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Inductive Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vixen-electric-sports-kit-car.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Solar-Powered Race Vehicle Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-race-vehicle.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md)