# Windmill Auto Wheels Thomas Pastor's Revolutionary Hydrogen-Electric Hybrid 'H Car' By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-pastor-h-car References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/hydrogen-electric-hybrid-h-car-intigrates-wind-mills-in-the-wheels/) & [michelinchallengedesign](http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/MCD_2009/Site/mcd_gallery_2009/mcd_2009_gallery_d06.asp) Ladies and gentlemen, buckle your seatbelts, because Thomas Pastor’s ‘H Car’ [hydrogen-electric hybrid automobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases) is about to blow your mind. This bad boy is outfitted with wheels that act like windmills to help generate power for the [hydrogen cells and electric batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges). Thomas Pastor’s ‘H Car’ is meant to blend the [aesthetics of a sports car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype) with the elegance of a luxury vehicle, and with these eco-friendly features, it’s clear Pastor’s design also appeases environmentally-conscious individuals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 51% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hydrogen-electric Hybrid Cars:** The rise of hydrogen-electric hybrid cars will open up new opportunities for eco-friendly automobile manufacturers. - **Windmill-powered Energy Generation:** Integrating windmill technology into automobiles is a revolutionary innovation that could be applied to other industries, such as transportation and energy. - **Luxury Eco-friendly Vehicles:** Creating eco-friendly luxury vehicles is a new trend that may represent disruptive innovation in the automobile industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automobile Manufacturing:** Automobile manufacturers can integrate windmill-powered energy generation to create sustainable and eco-friendly vehicles. - **Transportation:** Applying windmill technology in transportation systems, such as buses and trains, can generate clean energy and reduce the carbon footprint of the industry. - **Renewable Energy:** Adapting windmill-powered technology to energy generation in different industries can provide a sustainable solution for renewable energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen-Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missionh24.md) - [Futuristic Auto Wheel Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-module.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-h2.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Traditional Vehicle Hydrogen Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corolla-cross-hydrogen-concept.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-a4810.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydra-bike.md) - [Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kincsem-hyper-gt.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md)