# Flinstone Inspired Pedal Car Twike Electric Hybrid By cosio55 | Published 2007-12-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twike References: [twike](http://www.twike.com) The [Twike](http://www.twike.com)is the world's first pedal-powered human electric hybrid car. The company says this car can get up to speeds of 15-45 mph, with a [5 speed electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-one-trike-tour). The unique aspect about this car is that it can run only with the pedal power provided by your feet, much like the Flinstone mobile. If you team up to [pedal with another passenger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-3), the combined power could generate up to 500 watts, which can increase the range of the car by an astounding 50%. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Pedal-powered Transportation:** The Twike car demonstrates the potential for pedal-powered transportation as a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional cars. - **Hybrid Electric Vehicles:** The Twike car's combination of pedal power and electric motor highlights the trend of hybrid electric vehicles that provide both environmental benefits and increased range. - **Collaborative Mobility:** The ability for two passengers to pedal together in the Twike car showcases the trend of collaborative mobility, where multiple individuals can contribute to the propulsion of a vehicle. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by pedal-powered cars and hybrid electric vehicles like the Twike car. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The Twike car's sustainable design and use of pedal power can drive innovation in the eco-friendly transportation industry. - **Shared Mobility:** The concept of collaborative mobility in the Twike car can inspire innovation in the shared mobility industry, enabling new ways for people to share vehicles and their propulsion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Electricity-Storing Velomobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricity-storing-velomobile.md) - [Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid.md) - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Electric Toddler-Friendly Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droyd-romper.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md)