XR-3 Hybrid Close to Completion
Going Like Sixty — December 6, 2007 — Autos
References: rqriley & redferret.net
Designers everywhere are jumping on the green-wagon and churning out concepts at a rapid fire pace. This three-wheeler XR-3 Hybrid is a kit to be assembled by the owner, which may be the first of it's kind. The plug-in concept was supposed to roll out this year, but has had some set backs. It will offer 200+ mpg on combination of electric and diesel power. Range is expected to be 40 mile on electric motor alone. The final concept is in the finishing stages.
Trend Themes
1. Green-wagon Concepts - The trend of designing eco-friendly vehicles is creating opportunities for new concepts like the XR-3 Hybrid.
2. DIY Hybrid Kits - The XR-3 Hybrid's DIY kit approach presents the disruptive innovation opportunity to empower car owners to assemble their own eco-friendly vehicles.
3. Electric-diesel Hybrid Power - The combination of electric and diesel power in the XR-3 Hybrid showcases the disruptive innovation potential of hybrid technology in the automotive industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can tap into the trend of green-wagon concepts by exploring the development and production of eco-friendly vehicles.
2. Do-it-yourself (DIY) - The XR-3 Hybrid's DIY kit approach presents opportunities for the DIY industry to create and market more eco-friendly assembly options for consumers.
3. Renewable Energy - The electric-diesel hybrid power showcased by the XR-3 Hybrid opens up opportunities for the renewable energy industry to further innovate and expand the use of sustainable power sources in transportation.
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