# Greener Luxury Cars Bentley Continental DC Electric Car By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-goes-green-the-continental-dc-electric-car References: [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/05/british-racing.html) The diminutive, soap-box **[Bentley Continental](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition) DC** is a [battery-powered electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric). The vehicle, with a carbon fiber body, was built by 10 young apprentices at [Bentley Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentayga-speed). The small throw-back race car proves Bentley is serious about their commitment to go green. The Continental will raise their fleet fuel economy and contribute to lower carbon dioxide emissions. Its a nice little car but I don't quite follow Bentley's commitment to go green. Is this little one passenger vehicle going to be mass-produced? On the other hand, maybe the Continental DC signals a beginning for Bentley's new-found commitment. One can only hope. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Greener Luxury Cars:** The trend of luxury car manufacturers producing electric or hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability. - **Carbon Fiber Body:** The trend of using carbon fiber material in vehicle construction for improved fuel efficiency, lightweight design, and enhanced performance. - **Youth Apprenticeship Programs:** The trend of companies engaging young apprentices to develop innovative and sustainable automotive technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Luxury car manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for greener vehicles by expanding their electric or hybrid car offerings. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing:** Companies specializing in carbon fiber production can seize opportunities in the automotive industry by meeting the increasing demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles. - **Youth Development and Education:** Educational institutions and organizations can create more youth apprenticeship programs in the automotive field to foster innovation and cultivate sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition.md) - [Blacked-Out Sportscar Spec Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulliner-blackline.md) - [All-Electric Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-luxury-car.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Opulent Custom-Finish SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md)