188 MPG Diesel Prototype
Loremo To Debut in Frankfurt
What can you say about a car that has no doors, at 188mpg makes the Toyota Prius look like a gas guzzler and will sell for around €11,000 ($15,000).? This could be the 21st Century VW Beetle. It manages the gas mileage mainly due to its light weight 450 kg (990 lbs). Having no doors, the front passengers get in through the hood and rear passengers through the trunk. That will get the neighbors attention even if its other design elements don't. The car will be entered in the Automotive X-Prize for the first commercially viable car to get over 100mpg.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Vehicles - The Loremo's impressive mileage is mainly due to its light weight, revealing a trend towards the manufacturing of lightweight vehicles. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop methods for mass production of lightweight vehicles that still meet safety standards.
2. Energy Efficient Cars - The Loremo's fuel efficiency sets a trend towards more energy efficient cars that are environmentally friendly. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative energy sources, such as solar power or hydrogen fuel cells, to further improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
3. Automotive X-prize - The Automotive X-Prize competition is driving innovation in the development of high-mileage, fuel-efficient vehicles. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Participate in the competition to gain recognition and funding while also promoting the development of sustainable transportation solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - The Loremo prototype's design highlights a trend towards designing and manufacturing more fuel-efficient and environmentally sustainable vehicles. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development of new technologies to produce more sustainable and lighter weight vehicles, such as electric, hybrid, or fuel cell powertrains.
2. Alternative Energy - The fuel efficiency of the Loremo prototype creates a trend towards alternative energy development and production. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Research, develop and produce new forms of alternative energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, such as wind, solar, or hydrogen fuel cell technology.
3. Auto Racing - The Automotive X-Prize competition highlights a trend towards the development of highly energy-efficient and lightweight vehicles that are still practical in everyday use. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and energy-efficient vehicles that can compete in the Automotive X-Prize, and promote such innovative technology for practical consumer use.