# Regionally-Made Electric Cars Oregon-Based Arcimoto Unveils 190 MPG ‘Pulse' By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-09-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcimoto-pulse References: [evworld](http://evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=21844) & [arcimoto](http://www.arcimoto.com/) Arcimoto of Eugene showed off its ‘Pulse’ prototype at Courthouse Square in downtown Portland on September 24th. The all-electric prototype was two years in development and took $100,000 to build. The [all-electric 3-wheel vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) has a range of 50 miles and an energy consumption equivalent of 190 MPG. While it may not be the car for everyone, the [affordable $20,000 price tag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-every1-concept) makes it very attractive for urban and suburban residents who rarely travel more than 50 miles making their daily rounds. The company is one of many [small regional car manufacturers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric) that are popping up around the U.S.. Arcimoto plans to produce 300 units in the upcoming year and is taking orders with a $500 deposit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Regionally-made Electric Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The rise of regional car manufacturers presents an opportunity for sustainable transportation and local economic growth. - **Affordable Electric Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Making electric vehicles more affordable can encourage wider adoption and reduce reliance on traditional gasoline-powered cars. - **Energy-efficient Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing energy-efficient vehicles like Arcimoto's Pulse can contribute to a more sustainable and greener transportation system. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Localized and specialized electric vehicle manufacturing can rejuvenate the automotive industry and create new job opportunities. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The demand for environmentally friendly transportation options opens up opportunities for companies focusing on electric and energy-efficient vehicles. - **Urban Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Compact and affordable electric vehicles like Arcimoto's Pulse can play a role in improving urban mobility and reducing traffic congestion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Modular Electric Utility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-utility-vehicle.md) - [Affordable Two-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-zero.md) - [Phosphate Battery-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-electric-car.md) - [Electric Quadricycle Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlino-2.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Partially Autonomous Touring EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcimoto.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md)