# Big Wheel Hydrocars The Zero Impact Vehicle by Christopher Latta By manzil | Published 2010-03-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-impact-vehicle References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/zero-impact-vehicle-incorporates-innovative-two-wheel-green-design-for-efficient-city-use/) & [christopherjlatta.designbinder](http://www.christopherjlatta.designbinder.com/) Christopher Latta's ZIV or Zero Impact Vehicle is a futuristic vehicle specially designed to be an environment friendly car. The ZIV two wheeler is powered by hydrogen-fueled cells and is equipped with a motionless rim that controls all propulsion and breaking functions. Another feature of Zero Impact Vehicle is the reuse of the waste that can be stored in a tank. The ZIV has an interesting design that makes it easier to navigate and park. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Zero Impact Vehicles:** The ZIV demonstrates the potential for developing hydrogen-powered, environment-friendly vehicles. - **Motionless Rim Technology:** The ZIV's innovative rim technology showcases an opportunity to develop efficient and unique propulsion and braking methods. - **Waste Reuse Innovation:** The ZIV's waste reuse tank opens doors to designing sustainable systems that repurpose waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore hydrogen power as a sustainable alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles. - **Green Energy:** The focus on developing emissions-free vehicles supports innovation in renewable energy. - **Sustainability:** The advancements made by the ZIV offer opportunities for more sustainable practices and products in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero-Emission Flying Saucers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeva-zero.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydra-bike.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lavo-bike.md) - [Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-dyno.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-concept-trike.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md)