# Inaugural EV-Prototype Race Cars The ABB NASCAR EV Prototype Was Unveiled at Chicago Street Race By Amy Duong | Published 2024-07-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abb-nascar-ev-prototype References: [community.designtaxi](https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/4063-nascar-debuts-its-first-ever-ev-prototype-race-car/#google_vignette) & [nascar](https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2024/07/06/nascar-abb-reveal-ev-prototype-and-launch-electrification-innovation-partnership/)  NASCAR introduces a look at the ABB NASCAR EV Prototype, which is the inaugural electric vehicle prototype as a progressive step to showcase the brand's work of achieving zero carbon emissions at the core operations by 2035. The ABB NASCAR EV Prototype is made with the help of its OEM partners including names such as [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazoo-racing), [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelby-mustang-mache-gt-concept), and [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado-ev-zr2). This was unveiled during the Chicago Street Race and was tested on the track with the three STARD UHP 6-Phase motors -- two at the back and one at the front. It boasts an All-Wheel Drive and is housed in a generic body of the Crossover Utility Vehicle that is made from a flax-based composite which adds to the sustainability aspect. Image Credit: NASCAR ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Vehicle Racing:** Electric vehicle racing introduces sustainable competitive motorsports by leveraging renewable powertrain technologies. - **Sustainable Automotive Design:** Sustainable automotive design sees increased use of eco-friendly materials, such as flax-based composites, in vehicle manufacturing. - **Zero Emission Goals:** Zero emission goals drive the development of vehicles designed to meet strict environmental standards, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturing increasingly incorporates sustainable materials and innovative design to produce eco-friendly vehicles. - **Electric Vehicle Technology:** Electric vehicle technology advances as racing organizations adopt and trial high-performance electric drivetrains. - **Motorsports:** Motorsports is evolving with electric prototypes leading the shift towards greener, more sustainable racing formats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Next Generation Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen3.md) - [Off-Road EV Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado-ev-zr2.md) - [All-Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelby-mustang-mache-gt-concept.md) - [Conceptual Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model.md) - [Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-performance-ev-concept.md) - [Radical Two-Seater EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazoo-racing.md) - [Track-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-rn22e.md) - [Japanese Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-flagship.md)