# Sustainable City Cabs 'Taxi Green Mumbai' Offers an Eco-Friendly Solution for the City By manzil | Published 2011-01-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-green-mumbai References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/taxi-green-mumbai-provides-green-solution-for-the-inner-city/) Designers Michael Scherger, Nina Thöming and Henrik Mucha have come up with a green and clean solution for the city of Mumbai with their [sustainable 'Taxi Green Mumbai'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo) idea. The three-wheel taxi's design is taken from that of conventional rickshaws, making it a [simple mode of transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastport-equad). Taking into consideration the extreme weather conditions of Mumbai, the [solar-charged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris) 'Taxi Green Mumbai' will surely meet the needs of the citizens living there. **Implications** - Consumers are looking to contribute positively to the environment and this product is both useful and eco-conscious. Businesses that are looking to appeal to a broader range of consumers should join in on this eco trend and create more green-friendly products and campaigns while being mindful of its convenience and external purpose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Green-friendly Transportation:** The demand for eco-conscious transportation options opens up opportunities for businesses to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly products and services. - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** The use of solar energy in transportation offers disruptive innovation opportunities for industries to develop more efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. - **Sustainable Urban Mobility:** With the growth of urban populations, there is a need for sustainable transportation solutions, creating opportunities for businesses to develop innovative mobility services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of green transportation by designing and producing more sustainable and eco-friendly vehicles. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can benefit from the demand for solar-powered transportation by developing advanced solar technologies for vehicle charging and power storage. - **Urban Planning:** With the focus on sustainable urban mobility, the urban planning industry can integrate green transportation solutions into city infrastructure, creating more sustainable and efficient cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Rickshaw Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhaka.md) - [Cargo-Carrying Electric Rickshaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-rickshaws.md) - [Angular Enclosed Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cargo-bike.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Eco-Friendly Taxi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayder.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-coffee-truck.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md)