# Solar Powered Electric Bikes Solar Motion Corporation's Bikes are Charged When They're in the Sun By Toby Sylvan | Published 2018-01-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Solar-Motion-Corporation References: [medium](https://medium.com/@christabelsmith/the-solar-bike-incredible-green-energy-on-wheels-7f83a4669f5) & [thesolarbike](http://thesolarbike.com/index.html) Solar Motion Corporation has paired solar technology with [electric bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-vado-sl-2-alloy-40) to provide a versatile solution for the modern commuter. As long as the sun is out, riders will be able to charge up anywhere. This allows riders to top off their batteries while the bike is parked at home, office, beach or cafe. The SolarBike can also be charged by plugging it into standard wall outlets, and of course, it can be ridden like a conventional bike without power assistance. With the aim of putting some fun back into [clean transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muon-elon), Solar Motion Corporation also hopes to promote healthy lifestyles for the whole family. The SolarBike is set to brighten our commute in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Solar Technology:** The combination of solar technology with electric bikes provides a versatile solution for clean and efficient transportation. - **Convenient Charging Options:** The ability to charge electric bikes using solar power and standard wall outlets offers convenient and accessible charging options for riders. - **Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles:** Solar powered electric bikes aim to promote healthy lifestyles by encouraging active transportation and reducing pollution. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Bike Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of electric bikes can explore integrating solar technology into their products to offer an innovative and sustainable transportation solution. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the demand for solar powered electric bikes by providing efficient solar technology and charging infrastructure. - **Urban Mobility:** The urban mobility industry can leverage the popularity of solar powered electric bikes to offer alternative transport options and reduce congestion in cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [E-Bike Charging Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikeflex.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-landcraft.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md) - [Angular Enclosed Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cargo-bike.md) - [Electric Street Food Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartebike.md)