# Plug-in Hybrid Autos The AUDI A3 Sportback Provides an Eco-Friendly Option By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a3-sportback References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/fully-charged-into-the-future-with-the-audi-a3-sportback-e-tron-07-11-2014/) & [audi](http://www.audi.com/index.html) The [AUDI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron) A3 Sportback model gives drivers a way to get from A to B without burning gas and harming the environment. This latest development from the popular car company pushes to integrate electricity as a means to power its cars, and [reduce the amount of pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz-woodland) that's sent out into the environment on a daily basis. The car itself does not look that different from a regular auto, except under the hood. According to the stats found on DesignBoom, "the AUDI A3 Sportback E-Tron accelerates to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 7.6 seconds and has a top speed of 222 km/h (137.9 mph)." This is done in combination with fuel, but it can still hit up to 130km an hour when only using electricity. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/fully-charged-into-the-future-with-the-audi-a3-sportback-e-tron-07-11-2014/), [audi](http://www.audi.com/index.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Vehicle Integration:** The AUDI A3 Sportback showcases the trend of integrating electricity as a means to power cars, paving the way for more eco-friendly transportation options. - **Reducing Pollution:** The AUDI A3 Sportback addresses the need to reduce pollution by offering a plug-in hybrid option that emits less pollution into the environment compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars. - **Improved Performance:** The AUDI A3 Sportback demonstrates the trend of improving the performance of electric vehicles, offering acceleration and speed comparable to traditional fuel-powered cars. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of electric vehicle integration by developing and promoting more eco-friendly transportation options. - **Environmental Technology:** The environmental technology industry has an opportunity to contribute to the trend of reducing pollution by developing innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging and infrastructure. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The electric vehicle manufacturing industry can benefit from the trend of improving performance in electric cars by investing in research and development to create more powerful and efficient battery systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Efficient Performance Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q6-suv-etron-performance.md) - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md) - [Luxury-Focused Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-etron.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Beastly Luxury Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-55-etron.md)