# Green Kids' Vehicles The Auto Union Type C E-Tron Study by Audi is a Mini-Scale Car By manzil | Published 2011-01-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-union-type-c-e-tron-study References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/audi-auto-union-type-c-e-tron-study/17653/) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/audi-auto-union-type-c-e-tron-study/17653/) [Audi's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car) new prototype vehicle, the [Auto Union](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-nuvolari) Type C e-tron Study, will be revealed at the [International Toy Fair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stlc) in Nuremberg. The eco-friendly vehicle is made of children-friendly aluminum and carbon materials. The pedal and motor driven car has a maximum speed of 30 kph. The vehicle's rear wheels are powered by an electric motor and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Audi's toy vehicle will be priced around $15,900, and only limited units will be released through Audi dealers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Toy Cars:** There is an opportunity to create more eco-friendly toy cars for children that utilize sustainable materials and technology. - **Miniature Electric Vehicles:** There is potential for miniature electric vehicles for kids that are both fun and help instill sustainable attitudes and behaviors at an early age. - **Luxury Toy Cars:** There is room in the market for high-end toy cars made of premium materials and featuring advanced technology for young enthusiasts and collectors. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendliness and create toys that are good for the environment and made of sustainable materials. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The market for miniature electric vehicles for kids shows potential for growth, presenting opportunities for EV manufacturers to enter this niche market. - **Luxury Goods:** There is potential for luxury toy cars made with premium materials and featuring advanced technology for the wealthy parents who want to offer something special for their children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Centric Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cars.md) - [Old-Fashioned Kiddy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bugatti-ii-carbon-edition.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Opulent Off-Road Kids Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-unimog-kids-car.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md)