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Solar Powered Hovercrafts

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Airflow' Hovercraft is the Future Transportation for Helsinki

— September 29, 2010 — Autos
Finnish designer Lukas Medeisis' 'Airflow' hovercraft aims to shift Helsinki's public transportation from city centre to the coast line in the year 2020. Airflow features hybrid engines that are powered by transparent solar modules placed on the hovercraft's laminated polycarbonate roof.

Airflow features LED front and rear lamps that ensure safe ride in the night. Airflow also has ample space onboard that allows bicycle storage.

Implications - As the concern for the planet increases each day, the demand for green-friendly products emerges as well. Consumers looking to become more eco-conscious are attracted to items that don't cause harm to the environment. Companies could develop their products with more sustainable methods in order to attract more customers.
Trend Themes
1. Green-friendly Transportation - Airflow's solar-powered hovercraft highlights the trend towards sustainable and eco-conscious transportation.
2. Hybrid Engines - The use of hybrid engines in Airflow showcases the trend towards developing more efficient and eco-friendly transportation options.
3. Solar Power Integration - Airflow's integration of transparent solar modules into the design highlights the trend towards the use of renewable energy in transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Airflow's hovercraft showcases opportunities for innovation in the transportation industry, particularly in the development of green-friendly and efficient options.
2. Renewable Energy - The integration of solar power in Airflow's design highlights opportunities for innovation in the renewable energy industry particularly in relation to transportation.
3. Bicycle Storage Solutions - Airflow's ample onboard space for bicycle storage showcases opportunities for innovation in the bicycle storage solutions industry.
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