Sitting in the almost-dark recesses of the 2009 New York Auto Show was a compact pickup truck from Barkan Design called the Counter Balance. This prototype is unique from any other truck design—and it wasn’t done by a major auto maker.
Elad Barkan is an Italian designer who built the ideal pickup because no car maker would listen. The Counter Balance has a trunk in the front for lockable storage. The bed is expandable from five feet to a full size 7.5 feet. It will run on ethanol or propane.
Unusual Compact Pickup Trucks
The Barkan Counter Balance Has an Expandable Bed
Trend Themes
1. Creative Compact Pickup Truck Designs - Opportunity for designers to create unique and innovative compact pickup truck designs that cater to specific customer needs and preferences.
2. Front-trunk Storage in Pickup Trucks - Potential for introducing front-trunk storage solutions in pickup truck designs to provide secure and lockable storage space for drivers.
3. Flexible Bed Size in Pickup Trucks - Opportunity to develop pickup trucks with expandable bed sizes, allowing customers to easily adjust the length of the truck bed based on their specific needs.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Design - Automotive designers can capitalize on the demand for unusual and creative compact pickup truck designs to stand out in the market.
2. Automotive Manufacturing - Manufacturers can innovate by incorporating front-trunk storage solutions and flexible bed sizes in their compact pickup truck models to attract customers seeking practicality and versatility.
3. Energy Alternatives - Companies in the energy sector can explore opportunities by developing technologies that enable compact pickup trucks to run on multiple fuel sources like ethanol and propane.