# Power-Assisted City Trikes The Audi 'Formula Zero' Urban Vehicle Transports Riders Short Distances By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-vehicle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/29/audi-goes-elec-trike/) The growing number of people who are moving into urban areas has created a newfound need for products and transportation solutions like the [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster) 'Formula Zero' urban vehicle. Intended to offer drivers the ability to pedal around a city with relative ease, the Audi 'Formula Zero' is outfitted with a [power-assisted design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid) that makes it quick and convenient to get around town. The conceptual Audi 'Formula Zero' is crafted from aluminum, composite materials and plastic that work to make it a durable, lightweight vehicle to utilize in urban areas. As consumers shift their lifestyle away from sprawl and into condensed urban locations, the Audi 'Formula Zero' urban vehicle comes as an example of how they could soon find themselves commuting. The Audi 'Formula Zero' is the design work of Pavel Babienko. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Power-assisted Urban Vehicles:** The growing need for transportation solutions in urban areas presents an opportunity for innovative power-assisted vehicles like the Audi 'Formula Zero'. - **Lightweight and Durable Materials:** The use of aluminum, composite materials, and plastic in the Audi 'Formula Zero' highlights the trend towards lightweight and durable construction materials. - **Shift Towards Urban Lifestyles:** As more people shift towards condensed urban locations, there is a trend towards more efficient urban commuting solutions, exemplified by the Audi 'Formula Zero'. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The development of power-assisted urban vehicles like the Audi 'Formula Zero' presents opportunities for electric vehicle manufacturers to cater to urban commuters. - **Lightweight Materials Manufacturing:** The increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials in urban vehicles creates opportunities for manufacturers specializing in lightweight materials like aluminum, composites, and plastics. - **Urban Transportation Solutions:** The trend towards urban lifestyles and the need for efficient urban commuting solutions open up opportunities for companies offering innovative transportation solutions like the Audi 'Formula Zero'. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Modular Quadricycle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-power-bikes-radtrike.md) - [Cargo-Friendly Electric Quad Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-quadricycle.md)