I know more than a few people who would kill to own Michael Stanley's personal car parasol. Stanley's personal car parasol was custom created by the man himself to provide his SmartCar with a little bit of shade during the brutal Kansas City summer.
The personal car parasol was made using a patio umbrella purchased off of eBay and a lot of DIY spirit. Stanley only uses the umbrella when the car is parked and has surprisingly not fielded any questions with regards to making more automotive umbrellas. I will admit that I am a huge sucker for designs that are simple and functional like this one. Hopefully this petroleum-powered parasol will encourage other drivers to get into the DIY spirit and find other quirky ways to keep their cars cool.
Petroleum-Powered Umbrellas
Michael Stanley's Personal Car Parasol Beats the Heat
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Automotive Accessories - Creating custom car accessories like personal car parasols presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry.
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3. Eco-friendly Car Cooling Solutions - Developing eco-friendly alternatives for car cooling, such as petroleum-powered umbrellas, can disrupt the automotive industry by providing sustainable solutions.
Industry Implications
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2. DIY and Home Improvement - The DIY industry can benefit from the trend of creating unique and functional car accessories.
3. Sustainable Energy - The sustainable energy sector can find disruptive innovation opportunities in developing eco-friendly car cooling solutions.