# "Tribrid" Scooters The V–Spark 3 Runs on Fuel, Solar Power & Electric Charge By manzil | Published 2010-08-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-spark-3 References: [daijiworld](http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=83596) & [daijiworld](http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=83596) A group of students at Canara Engineering College in India have designed and developed a solar-powered "tribrid" scooter, the V–Spark 3. This innovative design will be officially inaugurated at a local function on August 20, 2010. The V-Spark 3 runs both on fuel and electric charge. The zero-emission scooter also generates energy through onboard solar panels. The V-Spark 3 is based on a parallel hybrid system with a single accelerator and speedometer for both mechanical and electrical transmissions. Best of all, there is always a backup to keep the two-wheeler moving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 14% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Scooters:** The development and popularity of hybrid scooters, that run on fuel and electric charge, present opportunities for businesses to invest in and develop disruptive innovations within the electric scooter industry. - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** As solar-powered vehicles become more feasible, there is potential for businesses to disrupt the automotive industry by investing in and developing solar-powered modes of transportation. - **Parallel Hybrid Systems:** The development and implementation of parallel hybrid systems in transportation, like the V-Spark 3, present opportunities for businesses to disrupt the automotive industry and create more sustainable solutions for transportation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Scooter Manufacturing:** The rise of hybrid scooters presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the electric scooter manufacturing industry to develop and produce hybrid scooter models that cater to eco-friendly consumers. - **Renewable Energy:** As solar-powered vehicles become more feasible, the renewable energy industry can explore disruptive innovations in creating efficient and cost-effective solar panels for transportation purposes. - **Automotive Industry:** The development of parallel hybrid systems in transportation creates the potential for businesses in the automotive industry to disrupt traditional gasoline-powered vehicles with more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md) - [Two-in-One Scooter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-scooter.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triso-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md)