# Air-Powered Racing Cars The Volvo Air Motion Racing Car Leaves the Competition in the Dust By manzil | Published 2010-11-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-air-motion References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/volvo-air-motion-racing-car-powered-by-air-turbines/) Conceived by five industrial designers, the [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space) Air Motion racing car is very futuristic. Unlike traditional cars, this futuristic vehicle is powered by compressed air motors instead of a internal combustion engine. Built on an ultra light carbon fiber chassis which keeps the vehicle's weight to a minimum, the Volvo Air Motion provides a high performance driving experience. With a sleek futuristic design, this car will surely meet the needs of car enthusiasts as well as members of the green movement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Air-powered Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and scale air-powered vehicles as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional cars. - **Ultra Lightweight Chassis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create ultra lightweight chassis for vehicles to improve performance and efficiency. - **Futuristic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate futuristic design elements into car models to attract car enthusiasts and forward-thinking consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of compressed air motors in the automotive industry to revolutionize vehicle propulsion systems. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Optimize carbon fiber manufacturing processes to increase its adoption in various industries, including automotive and aerospace. - **Green Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and promote green technology solutions in the transportation sector to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen-Powered Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-h2-racing-concept.md) - [Performance Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-o2.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-a4810.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Single-Seater Track Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-11.md)