# Pedal-Powered Submarines The Scubster is an Eco-Friendly Underwater Vessel By manzil | Published 2010-06-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scubster References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/scubster-pedal-powered-wet-sub/15541/) & [greendiary](http://www.greendiary.com/tags/minh-loc-truong/) The Scubster submarine is an [eco-friendly personal submarine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maritime-transportation-system) that is [pedal-powered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otter-bike-explorer). Made of carbon fiber, the Scubster has been designed by Minh-Lôc Truong and a team of University engineers. The expected speed of The Scubster is 10kph and its specially built control devices allow the rider to guide the Scubster up, down, left and right, and also forward or reverse motion. The Scubster was successfully tested and ready to take part in next year's [International Submarine Race](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model). Good luck to the Scubster! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Personal Submarines:** The market for eco-friendly personal submarines that are pedal-powered is on the rise, providing an opportunity for companies to innovate in this market segment. - **Human-powered Watercraft:** As the demand for eco-friendly watercraft increases, companies can innovate by developing human-powered watercraft that offer a unique and sustainable boating experience. - **Carbon Fiber Submarine Manufacturing:** The adoption of carbon fiber in submarine manufacturing presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and develop affordable and sustainable underwater vessels. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Recreational Watercraft:** The recreational watercraft industry has the opportunity to develop eco-friendly personal submarines that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Transportation:** As people become more environmentally aware, the sustainable transportation industry can innovate by developing eco-friendly and human-powered alternatives like personal submarines. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing:** The carbon fiber manufacturing industry has the opportunity to expand their market by providing materials for the production of eco-friendly underwater vessels like the Scubster. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon Fiber Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanxt-elite.md) - [Lightweight Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subnado.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Personal Aquatic Scooter Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooter-concept.md) - [High-Speed Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-vapor.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uboat-worx-super-sub.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Dual-Motor Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-navbow-underwater-scooter.md)