# E-Transport Vehicles that run on electric are more common in public transportation solutions. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Sep 2, 2020 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/etransport ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## What is the E-Transport trend? **E-Transport:** The re-examining of public life as it relates to climate change has resulted in businesses creating electric public transportation options that reduce carbon emissions and make for a cleaner environment. ## The consumer insight behind the E-Transport trend In urban areas, many people rely on public transport to get around. While it's a climate-friendlier option than driving one's own vehicle, the vastness of public transportation in various cities means that it still has a significant impact on air pollution. Aware of this, people in cities as well as those you lead city infrastructure aim to reduce the local environmental impact that traveling and commuting can have. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: May 31, 2019 to Jul 13, 2023 - Published: Sep 2, 2020 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Examples of the E-Transport trend 10 featured examples from May 31, 2019 to Jul 13, 2023. - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept): Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand (Category: Autos) Implication: The transportation industry can explore incorporating emerging technologies and sustainable solutions to address the problem of traffic congestion. - [Chic Micro-Transport Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtransport): Micro Releases Four Electric Vehicles, Part of Its Near-Future Vision (Category: Autos) Implication: Leverage disruptive innovation in the automotive industry to develop compact and eco-friendly vehicles. - [Electric Bus American Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-stops): Volkswagen Will Show Its ID. Buzz for the First Time at SXSW Austin (Category: Autos) Implication: The ID. - [Eco Electric Train Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrail): The Conceptual 'V-Rail' Railway System Supports Cities (Category: Eco) Implication: The autonomous electric trains can transform the urban transportation landscape - [Automatic EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witricity): WiTricity's Automotive Charging System Outperforms Wired Chargers (Category: Autos) Implication: Wireless EV charging has significant business implications for the EV industry. - [Solar-Powered Hyperloop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-hyperloop): MAD Produces Concepts for Eco-Forward Transportation Solutions (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate solar-powered and hyperloop technologies into existing transportation networks to improve efficiency and sustainability. - [Fully Electric Eco Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-doubledecker-bus): This Hyundai Double-Decker Bus Carries Up to 70 Passengers (Category: Autos) Implication: The automotive industry can capitalize on the fully electric bus trend by developing and manufacturing eco-friendly public transportation solutions. - [Zero-Emissions Public Transport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroemissions-public-transport): Arrival Launches a Eco-Conscious Bus for Public Use (Category: Autos) Implication: Opportunity for companies to expand into the electric public transportation market, offering zero-emissions buses and expanding their products beyond consumer vehicles. - [Battery-Electric Bus Solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-bus): Cummins & ElDorado Debut the Enc’s Axess Battery Electric Bus (Category: Autos) Implication: The collaboration between Cummins and ElDorado National presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing industry. - [Electric Bus Deployments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bus1): Recently, the BYD Delivered a Fleet of Electric Busses to Barbados (Category: Autos) Implication: As the world shifts towards renewable energy, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in renewable energy infrastructure to support the deployment of electric buses. **Workshop question:** How is your brand prioritizing the reduction of environmental harm? ## Themes within the E-Transport trend ### Climate-Friendly Public Transportation Businesses are creating electric public transportation options that reduce carbon emissions and make for a cleaner environment, which presents an opportunity to invest in sustainable technologies for public transportation. ### Micro-Transportation Solutions for Cities Small electric vehicles such as e-scooters, micromobility devices and small cars are plausible, sustainable and efficient solutions for transportation especially in overcrowded cities, this trend can be an opportunity to invest in innovations that address the issue of last-mile transportation services. ### Battery-Electric Bus Solutions Battery-electric solutions for buses facilitate efficient public transportation services, with the potential to minimize operating costs and reduce carbon footprint while providing convenient, reliable, and comfortable services to passengers. ## What the E-Transport trend means for industry ### For Transportation Industry The transportation industry could invest in sustainable public transportation alternatives, micro-mobility innovations, and battery-electric solutions to reduce carbon emissions and meet the evolving consumer demand for eco-conscious and efficient transportation services. ### For Renewable Energy Industry The renewable energy sector can benefit from the trend towards climate-friendly transport options by investing in renewable energy solutions that can power electric public transportation and low emission vehicles, enabling a cleaner, more sustainable environment. ### For Smart Cities Industry Cities worldwide are becoming smarter, more efficient, and environmentally friendly by embracing low-carbon transport. The smart city industry can develop solutions for transportation infrastructure, such as battery-charging sites, high-traffic flow planning, and optimized route planning for efficient public transportation, that can contribute to a more livable and sustainable future. ## Trend signals for E-Transport Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 73%, freshness 16%. - Popularity: 76% - Activity: 73% - Freshness: 16% ## Recent trend clusters - [Terrain Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/off-road-technology) (Autos) - [Purpose Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/electric-motorcycle-types) (Autos) - [Guided Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/conversational-car-interface) (Autos) - [Occasion Coding](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/commemorative-watch-design) (Fashion) ## Trending in Autos - [Italian-Built Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-built-electric-motorcycles) - [Mid-Engined Hypercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mid-engined-hypercar-concepts) - [Gasoline Muscle Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gasoline-muscle-sedans) - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)