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Sporty Electric Vehicles

The 2016 Prius Focuses On Design and Technology

— September 12, 2015 — Autos
Toyota's 2016 Prius takes a different approach in its newest model compared to previous models. The newest model focuses on design and technology as it now tries to stand out in a much more competitive hybrid car market.

Years after its groundbreaking release, Toyota seems to have stiff competition in the hybrid car market from other carmakers of all price points. The 2016 Prius attempts to continue its tradition of environmentalism with a ten percent boost in fuel efficiency, while also emphasizing aesthetics.

The 2016 Prius has a distinct sporty and sleek design compared to previous models. It has much bolder lines and a lower and wider stance, making for a much more spacious interior. The 2016 Prius seems to be embracing comfort, departing from more compact models from the past.
Trend Themes
1. Increased Fuel Efficiency - The 2016 Prius's ten percent boost in fuel efficiency presents an opportunity for companies to develop and market innovative technologies that improve energy efficiency in vehicles.
2. Aesthetic Emphasis - The 2016 Prius's focus on design and aesthetics indicates a potential for disruptive innovation in creating visually appealing and stylish electric vehicles.
3. Enhanced Interior Space - The 2016 Prius's lower and wider stance and more spacious interior call for disruptive innovation in creating electric vehicles with improved comfort and interior design.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry has an opportunity to innovate in creating electric vehicles with increased fuel efficiency, improved aesthetics, and enhanced interior space following the example of the 2016 Prius.
2. Energy Efficiency Industry - The energy efficiency industry can focus on developing innovative technologies to improve the fuel efficiency of electric vehicles, such as the ten percent boost achieved by the 2016 Prius.
3. Interior Design Industry - The interior design industry has an opportunity to contribute to the innovation in electric vehicles by creating stylish and comfortable interiors like the 2016 Prius's spacious and appealing interior.
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