# XR-3 Hybrid 3 Wheeled 225 mpg Electric / Diesel By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-04-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3-wheeler-225-mpg-electric-diesel-xr-3-plug-in-hybrid References: [blog.scifi](http://blog.scifi.com/tech/index02.html) & [rqriley](http://www.rqriley.com/xr3.htm) The XR-3 hybrid is a [three-wheeled vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike) loaded up with a diesel engine and lithium-ion batteries. Just like some other hybrid vehicles, it looks futuristic but not that practical. Since XR-3 is a [two-passenger plug-in hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider) you can't load your family into it, they must also consider the shape of a vehicle that families would actually want to use on a daily basis. On the contrary its [high performance design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-xcompact) combines lightening-fast acceleration, a top speed of 85 mph, as well as fuel economy of 125- to over 200-mpg. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 28% | 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 - **Electric Vehicles:** The XR-3 hybrid showcases the potential for electric vehicles to achieve impressive fuel economy and high performance. - **Hybrid Technology:** The XR-3 hybrid demonstrates the possibilities of combining diesel engines and lithium-ion batteries to create hybrid vehicles with exceptional fuel efficiency. - **Futuristic Vehicle Design:** The XR-3 hybrid's unique and futuristic design highlights the growing trend of innovative vehicle aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities to develop more practical and family-friendly hybrid vehicles based on the XR-3 hybrid's design and technology. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The electric vehicle manufacturing industry can leverage the XR-3 hybrid's success to further enhance the efficiency and performance of their electric vehicles. - **Automotive Design:** The automotive design industry can draw inspiration from the XR-3 hybrid's futuristic design to create visually appealing and technologically advanced vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Electric Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian-r3x.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Ultra-Efficient SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-suv.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Powerful Performance Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-xm.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Recreational Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thor-x-harbginer.md) - [Posh Practical Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-zrv.md)