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# The Solar Shuttle

By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-03-18 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solar-shuttle
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go/6997/)

[Solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) has been used in many usual technologies for centuries and has come into extensive use where other power supplies are not present. The SolarShuttle designed by SolarLab is the most advanced [solar boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model), completely [pollution-free and silent running](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosie-travel). It maneuvers on the ecologically-fragile Serpentine Lake (one of the oldest parks in the world, London's Hyde Park), can hold 42 passengers in all daylight setting and has stored energy for night-time.

**Implications** - DANGLE

With this kind of carrying capacity, you can bet there are going to be a ton of people who look forward to riding on this spectacular SolarShuttle bu the amazing creators at SolarLab.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Solar-powered Transportation:** The SolarShuttle represents a trend towards using solar energy for transportation, creating opportunities for innovative, pollution-free vehicles.
- **Eco-friendly Boating:** The SolarShuttle's use of solar energy and zero emissions highlights a trend towards eco-friendly boating, paving the way for innovative and sustainable water transportation.
- **Energy Storage Solutions:** The SolarShuttle's ability to store energy for night-time operation reflects a trend towards developing efficient and reliable energy storage solutions, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in this field.

### Where This Applies

- **Transportation:** The SolarShuttle's concept can impact the transportation industry, encouraging the development of solar-powered vehicles and expanding the market for eco-friendly transportation options.
- **Boating and Marine:** The SolarShuttle's eco-friendly design can disrupt the boating and marine industry, driving the demand for pollution-free and sustainable watercraft.
- **Renewable Energy:** The SolarShuttle exemplifies the potential of solar energy, creating opportunities for the renewable energy industry to explore and expand new applications for solar power.

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