# Solar Electric Cars The Bluecar by Pininfarina and Bollore Powered by Supercapacitor By Bianca | Published 2009-03-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluecar-pininfarina-bollore References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/03/bluecar-electric-car-pininfarina-bollore-solar-panels-roof-photos-images.php) You might not know what a supercapacitor is, but the fact that the Bluecar by [Pininfarina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battista) and Bolloré has one is good enough reason to think it's awesome! The electric car was created as a result of a 50/50 partnership between the Italian and French auto brands and includes incredibly cutting edge eco features such as a [solar paneled roof and solar cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) embedded in the car's hood. These are designed to supplement the battery, charging whenever the Bluecar is exposed to the sun's rays. It has a 50kW electric motor that lets it travel a maximum speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and gives it an [electric range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric) of 250 km (152 miles). The Pininfarina-Bolloré Bluecar is a compact, four-door city flitzer which will enter production in the next few years; they expect around 60,000 of the green mobiles to be zooming around by 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 47% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Supercapacitors in Electric Cars:** The use of supercapacitors in electric cars like the Bluecar offers an opportunity for faster charging times and extended range. - **Solar Power Integration in Vehicles:** Integrating solar panels into electric cars, like the Bluecar, allows for additional charging and increased energy efficiency. - **Increasing Adoption of Electric Cars:** The growing popularity of electric cars, such as the Bluecar, presents opportunities for innovation and expansion within the electric vehicle industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The integration of supercapacitors and solar power in electric cars creates opportunities for automotive manufacturers to develop cutting-edge and environmentally friendly vehicles. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of solar panels in electric cars calls for collaboration between the automotive and renewable energy industries to create sustainable transportation solutions. - **Energy Storage:** The adoption of supercapacitors in electric cars highlights the need for advancements in energy storage technology to enhance the efficiency and performance of electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md)