# Scooter Cycles The Stinger Concept Combines 2 Modes of Transportaion By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stinger References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/stinger-concept-bike-combines-a-scooter-and-a-motorbike) & [team-tentakulus.de](http://www.team-tentakulus.de/index.php/industrial-design-produktdesign-industriedesign/stinger/2008#more-57) The Stinger concept design by Sven Fischer is a hybrid vehicle that combines the uses and functions of both a [scooter and a motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6). The main focus of the Stinger is that it is [eco-friendly and uses fuel cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder) which help reduce pollution, instead of conventional gas. It is also made from renewable resources that allow this concept to adapt to its environment. The Stinger is perfect for [highly-polluted metropolitan areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle) as the small design allows the bike to easily maneuver around a congested area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 77% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Vehicles:** Explore the potential of combining different modes of transportation to create innovative hybrid vehicles like the Stinger concept. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Discover opportunities to develop fuel cell-powered vehicles that reduce pollution and contribute to a greener environment. - **Renewable Resources:** Uncover ways to utilize renewable materials in vehicle manufacturing to create sustainable and adaptable transportation solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the integration of scooter and motorcycle features to create hybrid vehicle concepts like the Stinger, meeting the demand for eco-friendly transportation. - **Green Technology:** The green technology industry can focus on fuel cell advancements and renewable material research to support the development of eco-friendly vehicles like the Stinger concept. - **Urban Mobility:** Urban mobility companies can find opportunities in designing compact and agile vehicles like the Stinger to cater to the needs of highly-polluted metropolitan areas with congested traffic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md) - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Hybridized Police Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-scooter.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Two-in-One Scooter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-scooter.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Powered Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipper-electric-scooter.md) - [Picnic-Ready Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-futro.md)