# Alternate Fuel Wheelchairs Hydrogen Power For Disabled Greens By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-hydrogen-power-for-disabled-greens References: [kurimoto.co.jp](http://www.kurimoto.co.jp/fc/fc04.htm) The percentage of the population over 65 will boom in the next ten years. Demand for wheelchairs will boom too in response. At the same time, [alternate fuel vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases) are popping up everywhere, so why not for [powered wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-wheelchair)? A Japanese company is showing this new [eco fuel-cell chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges) hoping to turn the silver tsunami into a green wave. “...hydrogen is part of the Japanese Government's plan to “build a hydrogen economy to sustain our precious earth.” Under the motto Moving Our Future Forward the Japanese government engages in a number of related research and demonstration projects. One such project is the Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (JHFC Project), initiated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).” **Implications** - Ultimately, companies of all kinds are seeking ways to incorporate environmental concerns into their products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternate Fuel Wheelchairs:** Development of eco-friendly power options for wheelchairs to cater to the rising elderly population - **Hydrogen Power:** Exploration of hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative power source for mobility aids - **Green Wave:** Push towards environmentally conscious design and technology in the mobility aid industry ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Potential for utilizing hydrogen fuel cells in automobiles as well - **Healthcare:** Incorporation of eco-friendly technology into healthcare products for an aging population - **Aerospace:** Application of hydrogen fuel cells for powering aircrafts and space exploration missions ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-hand-cycle.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hydrogen-cartridge.md) - [VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-wheelchair.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-h2.md) - [Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-unione.md) - [Transformable Lightweight Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeliy.md) - [Airplane-Friendly Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airchair-wheelchair.md) - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyryd.md)