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# Roller Coaster Cars
The Honda Air is a Lightweight High Performance Four Wheeler

By manzil | Published 2010-10-23 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-honda-air
References: [diseno-art](http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/honda_air.html) & [honda](http://www.honda.ca/)

The [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-hpx-concept) Air concept car was an entry from Honda for the 2010 LA Auto Show’s Design Challenge competition. The design of the car is inspired from roller coasters and sky-diving wing suits. The car is fuel efficinet as well as environmently friendly. The body of the car consists of fairings made from vegetables while the cockpit offers an experience of [open air driving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer).

The Honda Air’s [hub-less wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedster-ev) and drivetrain keep the weight of the car to minimal and attain high performance because of it.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 27% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Roller Coaster-inspired Design:** Incorporate playful and dynamic elements from roller coasters into product designs to create unique and exciting experiences.
- **Sustainable Materials:** Utilize eco-friendly materials, such as vehicle components made from vegetables, to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability.
- **Hub-less Wheel Technology:** Explore the use of hub-less wheel and drivetrain systems to improve vehicle performance and efficiency.

### Where This Applies

- **Automotive:** Integrate roller coaster-inspired designs and sustainable materials into the automotive industry to create innovative and eco-friendly vehicles.
- **Amusement Parks:** Incorporate roller coaster elements and hub-less wheel technology into amusement park attractions to enhance the thrill and safety of rides.
- **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Implement sustainable materials and technologies, like vegetable-based components and hub-less wheels, in manufacturing processes to reduce waste and energy consumption.

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