# Retro Bamboo Hatchbacks The Yinkana Renault 4 Bambou Puts an Eco-Friendly Spin on the Classic Car By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinkana-renault-4-bambou References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/yinkana-renault-4-bambou-finalist-entry-renault-4-competition/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=43&item_pk=48881&p=1) Society is not that far away from bamboo cars roaming the roads if the Yinkana Renault 4 Bambou is any indication. The Yinkana Renault 4 Bambou is a concept car made almost entirely out of bamboo. The car was designed by Kleist Frank for a competition held by Renault seeking a modernized look for their 4 model. The Yinkana Renault 4 Bambou has a bamboo chassis, and doors made out of a combination of bamboo and plywood. The car has two trunks, one in the front and one in the rear. The car is powered by a lithium-ion battery mounted in the floor with four electric engines in each of the car's wheels. Kleist's design has been named a finalist in the Renault 4 redesign competition. The world is not completely ready for a bamboo car, but it is nice to see a big auto company taking eco-friendly designs seriously. Photo Credits: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/yinkana-renault-4-bambou-finalist-entry-renault-4-competition/), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=43&item_pk=48881&p=1) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bamboo Cars:** The Yinkana Renault 4 Bambou showcases the potential for eco-friendly cars made primarily from bamboo. - **Electric Vehicles:** The use of a lithium-ion battery and electric engines in the Yinkana Renault 4 Bambou highlights the growing trend of electric vehicles in the automotive industry. - **Sustainable Design:** The Yinkana Renault 4 Bambou exemplifies the trend towards incorporating sustainable materials and practices in product design. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The concept of bamboo cars presents opportunities for automakers to explore eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives in car manufacturing. - **Renewable Energy:** The Yinkana Renault 4 Bambou's use of electric engines and a lithium-ion battery aligns with the renewable energy sector's push for cleaner transportation solutions. - **Green Architecture:** The concept of using bamboo as a structural material in cars could inspire innovation in green architecture and sustainable building practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Panoramic In-Car Lounge Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-4l.md) - [Lightweight Bamboo Frame eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-easyrider.md) - [Near-Future Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-clio-vi.md) - [Electric Five-Door Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fivedoor-cars.md) - [Classic Modernized Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r17-restomod.md) - [Panda-Inspired Retro Car Conepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapanda.md) - [Compact Off-Road EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-grande-panda-4x4-concept.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-drone.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md)