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Supertrikes

Rise of the eco-friendly, three-wheeled supercar

Implications - The 'supertrike' is quickly becoming the auto of choice for price- and eco-conscious consumers who prefer a simplified, greener lifestyle. Often electric-powered, compact in design and featuring superior technological elements, the green three-wheeled auto makes for an ideal replacement to bulkier, less energy-efficient four-wheelers.
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Eco-friendly Auto Trends - The 'supertrike' and other green three-wheeled autos reflect the increasing demand for price and eco-conscious vehicles.
2. Electric Transportation Trends - Many of the examples feature electric-powered or electric-assisted motors, reflecting a larger trend in sustainable transportation.
3. Trends in Personal Mobility - The development of smaller, more efficient vehicles, such as trikes and pods, represents a growing trend towards personal mobility choices.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Transport - As demand for electric and eco-friendly vehicles continues to rise, sustainable transport leaders will be able to offer increasingly more sophisticated and affordable options.
2. Automotive Manufacturing - Auto manufacturers can identify opportunities to develop trikes, personal mobility options, and eco-friendly autos to meet consumer needs.
3. Personal Transport Products - With consumer demand for more efficient and individualized mobility options on the rise, personal transport and mobility companies will be poised for growth in the coming years.
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Featured Examples

Lightning Powered Bikes
Lightning Powered Bikes
The Yog by Arun Thomas is an Eco-Friendly Tricycle
Designed by Indian designer Arun Thomas, the Yog tricycle has been the showcase of the Michelin Challenge Design 2010. The Yog tricycle is designed to use alternative power: thunderstorm lightning. Arun… MORE
Tandem Tricycles
Tandem Tricycles
The Twin Trike is Designed for Couples Riding
Cikaric Dragan has designed the Twin Trike, a bike that enables two persons to ride together at the same time. The Twin Trike looks elegant and stylish, and is integrated with great functionality. The… MORE
Single-Seater Sedans
Single-Seater Sedans
The Honda 3R-C is Unveiled in Advance of the Geneva Motor Show
Personal mobility is all the rage now. The ceremonial burial of the argument for bigger is better was seen a few days ago when the Hummer brand went down harder than, well, a Hummer. The tricycle-inclined… MORE
play_circle_filledUber-Efficient 3-Wheelers
Uber-Efficient 3-Wheelers
The E-Rex Trike by OptaMotive is 3 Times More Efficient Than a Prius
The three-wheeled E-Rex is an electric vehicle designed by Silicon Valley startup OptaMotive for the Progressive Automotive X-Prize. The E-Rex is being hailed as an eco vehicle three times more efficient… MORE
Cheetah Speed Bicycles
Cheetah Speed Bicycles
The Pardo Folding Bike Design Allows Cyclists to go Super Fast
The Pardo (short for the Spanish word “guepardo” meaning “cheetah”) was designed by Pablo Lopez, to allow humans to simulate the animal’s travel mechanics.  This design was an entry into Innovar, a national… MORE
$10,000 Trikes
$10,000 Trikes
Sacha White Creates a Tricycle to End All Tricycles
Bike maker Sacha White has made a tricycle for his daughter that cost around $10,000. To put this in perspective, my first car was the same price… if you divided that by four.  Featuring tricked out… MORE
Three-Wheeled Ecocycles
Three-Wheeled Ecocycles
The Honda 3R-C is an Epic Concept Trike
I expect jaws to drop when the Honda 3R-C debuts at the Geneva Motor Show next week. This trike, or "ecocycle", is like nothing I have ever seen or heard of before. The Honda 3R-C is an electric-powered… MORE
Classic Motorcycle Trikes
Classic Motorcycle Trikes
The 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri-Glide Ultra is One Badass Hog
This limited edition Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG trike is only available until March 5th 2010. The 2010 FLHTCUTG Tri-Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle is part of Harley’s Shrine models and is offered in a variety… MORE
Classic Electric Trikes
Classic Electric Trikes
Four Companies Develop Traditional Japanese Three-Wheeler
The Japan Times Online has described this Japanese three-wheeler as being "a purely traditional Japanese design." The Japanese three-wheeler was designed and developed by four local Japanese companies… MORE
DIY Supertrikes
DIY Supertrikes
Tim Cotterill's Self-Made Road Rocket Rides Like a Rocket
Tim Cotterill's self-made 'Road Rocket' is a unique trike that really rides like a rocket. This five meter long, monster-sized trike has a maximum speed of 200 mph and weighs 1225kg. Cotterill sketched… MORE
Single Rider Electrotrikes
Single Rider Electrotrikes
The Vesna Electric Car Features Some Shocking Capabilities
I figure if I'm going to buy an electric car, I want it to look like it came straight out of a movie. Basically, I would want it to look like the Vesna Electric Car. While it might work for impressing… MORE
Electric-Assisted Trikes
Electric-Assisted Trikes
The 'Hauler' Human Utility Vehicle Bridges the Gap Between Bicycle & Car
The Hauler, from Senkai Motor Works in Hood River, Oregon is an electric-assisted "human utility vehicle." Powered by solar, sweat, and electricity, the Hauler is designed to bridge the gap between bicycle… MORE

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