# Electric Fever The death of gas guzzlers, fueled by the drive for electric innovation. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Sep 21, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/abandoned-for-eco-the-death-of-gas-guzzlers-fueled-by-the-drive-for-electri ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.8/10 - Evidence articles: 11 ## What is the Electric Fever trend? **Electric Fever:** Electric cars are not in the future: they’re here now! A variety of zero-emission, battery-powered cars are on the market today and thousands more are in design and concept stages. From the cheap Tata Nano in India, to the eco luxury Tesla Roadster in California, people are ready to abandon their gas guzzlers for good. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 11 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 21 to Jul 17, 2008 - Published: Sep 21, 2008 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Electric Fever trend ### Electric Cars The trend of eco-friendly, zero-emission electric cars is rapidly growing and expanding towards new technologies and designs, which opens up opportunities to develop new components, software, and infrastructure. ### Hybrid Cars The trend of hybrid cars, which combine electric and gas elements, is gaining popularity as a solution for reducing carbon emissions and improving fuel efficiency, creating opportunities to develop new parts, materials, and technologies. ### Green Technology Green technology that focuses on renewable energy and sustainable resources, such as solar panels, carbon fiber, and hemp composites, is becoming more attractive and essential for eco-friendly vehicles, leading to innovation opportunities in material science, engineering, and manufacturing. ## What the Electric Fever trend means for industry ### For Automotive Industry The automotive industry is being disrupted by the growing popularity of electric and hybrid cars, leading to many opportunities for automakers to innovate in all aspects, from design and production to marketing and distribution. ### For Renewable Energy Industry The renewable energy industry, which includes solar, wind, and biofuels, is becoming increasingly important in powering electric and hybrid cars, offering opportunities to innovate in energy storage, management, and distribution. ### For Material Science Industry The material science industry is experiencing a revolution in developing new sustainable and lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber and hemp composites, to improve vehicle performance and reduce environmental impact, leading to opportunities for innovation in materials engineering, manufacturing, and recycling. ## Trend signals for Electric Fever Trend score 5.8 out of 10, from popularity 81%, activity 86%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 81% - Activity: 86% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Electric Fever trend 11 featured examples from Jan 21 to Jul 17, 2008. - [Three-Wheeled Green Machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trev-car-australia): TREV Concept Car (Category: Autos) Implication: The Trev concept car presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry, particularly in the development of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation s… - [$30,000 3-Wheeled Electric Car is Faster than A Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zap-alias): ZAP Alias (Category: Autos) Implication: The automotive industry can leverage the trend of electric sports cars and affordable high-speed vehicles to attract a wider customer base. - [Super Charged Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelby-supercars-ultimate-aero-ev): Ultimate Aero EV from Shelby SuperCars (Category: Autos) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate electric vehicle technology into existing manufacturing processes to produce eco-friendly cars. - [The MDI Air Car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mdi-air-car-the-ultimate-green-machine): The Ultimate Green Machine (Category: Autos) Implication: The automotive industry has an opportunity to incorporate compressed air technology in vehicles to offer more eco-friendly options to consumers. - [Super Hybrid Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antro-solo): Antro Solo is Solar, Human & Gas-Electric (Category: Autos) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate hybrid power arrangements and lightweight materials into the design and manufacturing processes of automotive vehicles. - [Electric AMP Converted Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amp-sky-saturn): 2009 Saturn Sky (Category: Autos) Implication: Opportunity for traditional automotive manufacturers to incorporate electric vehicle conversions into their product offerings, tapping into the growing demand for sustainable tran… - [Swiss Eco Car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-motion-concept-car-swiss): E-Motion from Mindset (Category: Autos) Implication: As demand for sustainable automobiles increases, there is an opportunity for the automotive manufacturing industry to focus on innovative car designs and cost-efficient hybrid man… - [Hemp Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-uses-hemp-for-body-panels): Lotus Uses Hemp for Eco Friendly Body Panels (Category: Autos) Implication: Incorporating bio-based materials in car manufacturing could reduce the carbon footprint and increase sustainability. - [Armoured Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-very-funny-vehicle): The Very Funny Vehicle (Category: Autos) Implication: Automakers can explore the production of armoured supercars to cater to the demand for safety and style. - [Greener Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-goes-green-the-continental-dc-electric-car): Bentley Continental DC Electric Car (Category: Autos) Implication: Luxury car manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for greener vehicles by expanding their electric or hybrid car offerings. - [Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-performance-electric-car-l1x-75-gt-from-mullen-motors): L1X-75 GT from Mullen Motors (Category: Autos) Implication: Automotive manufacturers can tap into the growing trend of electric sportscars to meet consumer demand for eco-friendly luxury vehicles. ## Recent trend clusters - 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