# Parasitic Eco Flashlights The Suckerfish Attaches to Automobiles to Harness Energy to Operate By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suckerfish-flashlight References: [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=921&y=2013&c=4&a=0) There are all sorts of eco-friendly torches emerging on the market, but the Suckerfish Flashlight demonstrates a uniquely inventive approach to powering up. Unlike some of the models that you might have seen, it does not rely on manual mechanical energy, nor [solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sula); this product charges in the wind. While the common complaint against wind energy is the lack of efficiency, a team of designers found an innovative way to intensify its effect. A [small wind turbine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator) is encased within the streamlined shell of the [handheld fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fl1-flashlight), which is intended to be kept stuck to the side of a vehicle. Driving at even low speeds is sufficient to give the Suckerfish Flashlight power. This product by Professor Bao Haimo and company would be ideal for taking on camping trips. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wind-powered Flashlights:** The use of wind energy to power flashlights presents an innovative and eco-friendly alternative to traditional power sources. - **Parasitic Energy Harvesting:** The concept of attaching a device to a vehicle to harness energy opens up opportunities for other parasitic energy harvesting applications. - **Streamlined Design:** The streamlined design of the Suckerfish Flashlight demonstrates the potential for incorporating efficient and compact technology into everyday products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore using wind power for small-scale applications such as flashlight charging. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can tap into the concept of parasitic energy harvesting to develop innovative ways of utilizing vehicle movement for power generation. - **Outdoor Equipment:** The outdoor equipment industry can incorporate innovative and sustainable energy sources into products like flashlights for camping and outdoor adventures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saltwater-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litepulse-ecolantern.md) - [Interchangeable Component Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-camping-lantern.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Energy-Harvesting Camper Awnings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xponent-power-xpanse-awning.md) - [Multipurpose Flashlight Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onurhan-demir.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Miniature Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-flashlight-duo.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md)