# Human-Powered Motorcycles The Tesla E-max Runs on Human Body Heat By Michael Hines | Published 2011-08-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-e-max References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/08/26/tesla-emax-motorbike/) The Tesla E-max is a futuristic motorcycle concept designed to use its rider as its source of power. The bike is covered in piezoelectric material that converts the compression strength of a seated rider into energy. In addition to the piezoelectric panels, the bike also has a layer of Halite fiber that converts human heat into energy. The Tesla E-max was designed by Madella Simone. The bike has a futuristic look with its spokeless wheels and innovative body design, which attaches the wheels to the bike's base using cables. The Tesla E-max is easily too futuristic for today's technology. Still, I wouldn't be surprised to see motorcycle companies implement some of the technology mentioned here into new designs. A bike that runs on kinetic energy would theoretically never have to be refueled. I think everyone likes the sound of that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Piezoelectric Technology in Transportation:** Incorporating piezoelectric material in vehicles to convert human energy into power presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry. - **Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting:** Harnessing human body heat through innovative materials like Halite fiber opens doors for disruptive innovation in energy harvesting. - **Kinetic Energy-powered Vehicles:** Developing motorcycles that run on kinetic energy from compression strength can lead to transformative innovations in the automotive industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage piezoelectric technology and kinetic energy-powered vehicles to create sustainable and efficient modes of transportation. - **Energy Harvesting:** The energy harvesting industry can explore the potential of thermoelectric materials to convert waste heat into usable energy. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from the integration of piezoelectric and thermoelectric technologies, revolutionizing vehicle power sources and promoting eco-friendly transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Muscle Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-dyroth.md) - [Swappable Battery Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-edax-mini-moto.md) - [Branded Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-modelz.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [High-Performance Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davinci-dc100-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Short-Range Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athena-emotorcycle-concept.md) - [Futuristic Mini Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naxeon-i-am.md) - [Performance-Pushing E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampx.md) - [High-Performance Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-moto-srx-concept-motorcycle.md)