# Spikey Supercars BMW Lovos Concept is Sharp in Both Image and Texture By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-09-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-lovos References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/bmw-lovos-concept-reminds-of-a-porcupine-running-for-life/) & [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/25/bmw-lovos-concept-makes-chris-bangle-look-drab/) At first glance I didn’t really have an explanation for the [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop) Lovos concept design by Anne Forschner. Simply put, the car is covered in plates that individually raise to perform different tasks. Okay, it is a little more complicated than that. The BMW Lovos is fitted with [photovoltaic plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv) that capture and use the sun’s energy to operate. The plates can raise up (like the hairs on the back of your neck in a haunted house) to be used, as what looks like, airbrakes of some sort. The BMW Lovos concept is creepy in nature, but stunning. This bad boy could definitely get a load of attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Photovoltaic Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing more efficient and versatile photovoltaic panels and systems for various applications. - **Multifunctional Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating vehicles and products with adaptable and dynamic surfaces for improved functionality and aesthetics. - **Sustainable Mobility:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the integration of renewable energy technologies into transportation systems for reduced environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Solar Energy:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of advanced solar panels and energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and transportation sectors. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and manufacturing of electric and solar-powered vehicles with advanced features and sustainable materials. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating innovative and multifunctional products that incorporate renewable energy technologies for improved functionality and user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grand Touring Automotive Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neue-klasse.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Emoting-Grille Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-vision-dee.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Futuristic Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-xm.md) - [Color-Changing Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-vision-dee.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cp1-concept.md) - [Muscular Gilded SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-aurochs.md)