# Zorb-Like Transport Pods The T-Velo Concept Car Rolls on Massive Wheels and Spins 360 Degrees By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tvelo References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/t-velo-concept-a-combination-of-a-bicycle-and-a-car-by-adolfo-esquivel/) One might liken the experience of driving the T-Velo to an unusual hybrid sensation of operating a car and maneuvering a zorb. Of course, you'll be happy to learn that one can have a great deal more control with this vehicle than what's possible with the latter. Two enormous wheels are installed on either side of the [single-passenger capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike), holding the pod balanced and above the ground. Based on the principle of [wheelchair steering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2), this curious conveyance can set its tires to spin at different speeds in order to initiate quick and sharp turning. It's agile on the ground and perfect for a convenient commute, yet Adolfo Esquivel's T-Velo can also be used in the water. Pedals can be attached to propel it, facilitating leisurely and practical uses on many terrains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Agile Ground Vehicles:** The T-Velo concept car showcases the potential for agile ground vehicles with massive wheels and zorb-like maneuverability. - **Hybrid Transportation:** The T-Velo's hybrid experience of operating a car and maneuvering a zorb points to the trend of blending different modes of transportation for unique user experiences. - **Adaptive Steering Technology:** The principle of wheelchair steering integrated into the T-Velo highlights the trend of adaptive steering technology that enables quick and sharp turning. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The T-Velo concept car presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry by exploring the potential of agile ground vehicles. - **Leisure and Recreation:** The T-Velo's ability to be used on water and various terrains opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the leisure and recreation industry. - **Mobility and Transportation:** The T-Velo's hybrid transportation experience and adaptive steering technology indicate disruptive innovation opportunities within the mobility and transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Sphere Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle.md) - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [360-Degree Maneuverable Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-twoseater-pod.md) - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md)