# Volvo Alcoguard By cosio55 | Published 2007-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-alcoguard References: [topgear](http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2187/) [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiadaptive-safety-belt), have just created a revolutionary new way to stop you from getting busted by driving before you had your three martinis. The difference between the Alcoguard and older systems is that the Alcoguard uses a fuel cell based system, similar to the ones used by cops now a day, the [Volvo Alcoguard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-centum) won't allow you to start your car if you're above the [legal drink drive limit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenlane). If you're close to that limit, the car will start but it will give you a warning. The new Alcoguard will be presented at the Frankfurt autoshow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fuel Cell Technology:** The Volvo Alcoguard's use of a fuel cell based system opens up opportunities for advancements in fuel cell technology for other industries. - **Smart Prevention Systems:** The integration of the Volvo Alcoguard's detection system into vehicles highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in smart prevention systems for the automotive industry and beyond. - **Driver Safety Technology:** The development of the Volvo Alcoguard demonstrates the market demand for innovative driver safety technology and presents opportunities for further advancements in the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The Volvo Alcoguard's introduction showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry, particularly in relation to safety technology and prevention systems. - **Law Enforcement:** The adoption of fuel cell technology in the Volvo Alcoguard presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in law enforcement, particularly in the development of more advanced and accurate alcohol detection systems. - **Smart Device Industry:** The Volvo Alcoguard's integration of smart detection systems highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the smart device industry, particularly in relation to safety and health monitoring technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alcohol-Monitoring Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholmonitoring-bracelet.md) - [Workplace-Focused Alcohol Breathalyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-breathalyzers.md) - [Intoxication-Indicating AI Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunkdriving-detection.md) - [Automated Adaptation Safety Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiadaptive-safety-belt.md) - [Revolutionary Alcohol Detection Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-detection-software.md) - [Advanced Automotive AI Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-ai-technology.md) - [Safety-Focused Automotive Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-shanghai-2025.md) - [Autonomous Gas-Pumping Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autofuel.md) - [Portable Methanol Analytical Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analytical-device.md)