# Compact Electric Bikes The Autovelo Electric Bike Puts the Pedal to the Electrified Metal By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autovelo-electric-bike References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/autovelo-electric-bike-is-an-ultimate-short-distance-urban-transportation-alternative/) & [speedstudiodesign](http://speedstudiodesign.com/transportation/autovelo/) I may have to drive my truck into a river and collect on the insurance if the Autovelo Electric Bike becomes a reality. This [eco-friendly bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-model) is both stylish and functional, just the way I like my bikes. The Autovelo Electric Bike is powered by a [rear-wheel electric engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri-ii) and features automotive-inspired styling in its seating. The bike is [compact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-ec-compact) as well, which means you should be able to weave in and out of traffic without being a nuisance to drivers trying to drive their truck into a river. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Electric Bikes:** Eco-friendly and compact electric bikes with automotive-inspired styling are disrupting the traditional bike industry. - **Rear-wheel Electric Engines:** The use of powerful electric rear-wheel engines is disrupting the traditional pedal-powered bike industry and creating new market opportunities. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The trend towards eco-friendly modes of transportation, like electric bikes, is disrupting the automotive industry and creating new demand for sustainable transportation options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bike Industry:** The compact electric bike trend is disrupting traditional pedal-powered bikes and creating new market opportunities for electric bike manufacturers. - **Automotive Industry:** The trend towards compact and stylish electric bikes with automotive-inspired styling is disrupting the traditional automotive industry and creating new opportunities for sustainable transportation options. - **Sustainable Transportation Industry:** The trend towards eco-friendly modes of transportation, like electric bikes, is disrupting the traditional transportation industry and creating new market opportunities for sustainable transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Sleek Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-1.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Waterproof Electric Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-fold-1.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md)