# Wooden V8 Luxury Cars University Uber Vehicle Causing Splinter Groups By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-01-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmatched-wood-car-uber-vehicle-causing-splinter-groups-update References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/splinter-wooden-supercar-1/1257238/) The students at NC State University are taking green car design to a new extreme. The project goal was to build a super car from wood, and their updates show they are making progress. It's incredible to watch this amazing machine taking shape. The all-wood car body work is hand mated to the chassis which will eventually hold a super [Cadillac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-v) [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports) engine. So, while the car may be made from green materials, it will be a gas hog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wooden V8 Cars:** The trend of building wooden cars with V8 engines presents an opportunity for innovative and eco-friendly transportation solutions. - **Green Car Design:** The trend of using sustainable materials like wood in car design opens up possibilities for environmentally-friendly vehicles. - **Student-led Innovation:** The trend of university students building unique vehicles showcases the potential for disruptive ideas and technologies in the automotive industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the potential of wooden car designs and V8 engines to create eco-friendly, luxury vehicles. - **Sustainable Materials:** The sustainable materials industry can capitalize on the demand for alternatives to traditional car manufacturing materials by promoting the use of wood in vehicle design. - **Higher Education:** Higher education institutions can foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking by supporting student-led projects like the creation of wooden V8 cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discarded Wood Construction Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodoo.md) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Plastic Waste-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bertone-gb110.md) - [Wood-Paneled Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-nissan-ariya-surfwagon-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Luxury Vehicle Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-v.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hv001-hybrid-sports-car.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md)