# CO2-Converting Cars The YeZ from Saic & GM Will Help Clear the Earth's Air By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-yez References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/saic-gm-yez-concept-car-captures-co2-and-releases-fresh-oxygen/) & [translate.google](http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http://www.cardesign.ru/articles/newcars/2010/04/12/3832/&sl=auto&tl=en) SAIC & GM have teamed up to create The YeZ [concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next). This car would run on solar and wind energy. Nothing we haven't heard before, right? Well, the YeZ manages to stand out by [converting CO2 to oxygen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threelayer-electrode). Captain Planet called--he wants his car back. The YeZ has [solar turbines on the roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) and wind turbines in the wheels. This car looks a little femme for me, but if it helps to clear our air, I'm all for it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 45% | 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 - **Co2-converting Cars:** The integration of CO2 converting technology in cars will pave the way for more sustainable transportation. - **Solar and Wind Energy Cars:** Cars that run on solar and wind energy will help reduce the dependency on fossil fuels and promote clean energy solutions. - **Green Technology Cars:** The emergence of green technology in cars will encourage car manufacturers to focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the integration of green technology in cars to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The renewable energy industry can collaborate with car manufacturers to provide sustainable energy solutions for cars. - **Environmental Industry:** The environmental industry can work with car manufacturers to promote sustainable cars that help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Performance Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-o2.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircela.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md) - [Zero-Emission Flying Saucers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeva-zero.md)