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Lightweight Eco-Trikes

Silhouette by Jake Loniak is a Perfect Green Commuter Bike

— July 16, 2010 — Autos
Jake Loniak’s 'Silhouette' is an elegant, efficient and eco-friendly vehicle that is useful for office-goers. There are several advantages for using Silhouette, including a low cost for maintenance, no need for a driver's license and inexpensive insurance.

The vehicle is made from eco-friendly lightweight materials, which makes for a virtually weightless bike. Designed only for a single rider, Silhouette offers a very relaxed and comfortable ride with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Eco-trikes - The trend of creating affordable, eco-friendly, lightweight trikes for single riders. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing an affordable and efficient lightweight eco-trike that can be easily mass-produced in different parts of the world for people who want to switch to greener commuting options.
2. Personal Commuter Bikes - The trend of designing unique and customizable personal commuter bikes. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customizable lightweight bikes that are affordable and eco-friendly for young professionals and urban commuters who seek efficient and sustainable alternatives to cars.
3. Urban Mobility Solutions - The trend of developing urban mobility solutions that offer low-cost, eco-friendly, and efficient transportation options. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and developing low-cost, eco-friendly transportation options for urban commuters that not only lower their commuting costs but also have a lower carbon footprint.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Transportation - The urban transportation industry can take advantage of eco-friendly bike designs to provide low-cost and efficient transportation options for urban commuters who are looking for alternatives to cars. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customized eco-friendly cycles that are geared towards urban commuters.
2. Personalized Vehicles - Personalized vehicles offer opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly transportation that needs fewer resources. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing personalized electric vehicles that offer the same power and convenience as cars but are environmentally sustainable with lighter weight and a lower carbon footprint.
3. Green Manufacturing - Eco-friendly manufacturing is an emerging industry that promises good opportunities for low-cost solutions for personalized transportation options that are low-impact. Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrating green manufacturing principles with the development of lightweight eco-trikes that have a comfortable ride and can be produced in a more sustainable manufacturing setup
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