# Electrified Commercial Airliners The Boeing Sugar Volt Looks to Fire Up the Skies in 2035 By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-sugar-volt References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/boeing-sugar-volt-hybrid-aircraft/15915/) & [boeing](http://www.boeing.com/Features/2010/06/corp_envision_06_14_10.html) There is a good chance that the Boeing Sugar Volt may be the future of commercial aviation one day. This concept plane was unveiled at the 2010 AirVenture, where [electric planes and helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts) stole the spotlight. The Boeing Sugar Volt would be more of a [hybrid plane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight), capable of running off of fuel or electricity. It would seat 154 people and have a range of 3,500 miles. It looks like the friendly skies just got a little more earth-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emerging Electric Aviation:** The development of hybrid planes with fuel and electric capabilities is disrupting the commercial aviation industry. - **Environmentally-friendly Air Travel:** New electric airliners offer a greener alternative to traditional fuel-powered planes, opening opportunities for sustainable travel. - **Technological Advancements in Aviation:** The introduction of electric planes showcases the innovative possibilities for the future of air transportation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation:** The aviation industry is experiencing disruptive innovations with the development of electric planes. - **Sustainable Energy:** The growing demand for electric airliners creates opportunities for sustainable energy companies in the aviation sector. - **Tourism and Travel:** Emerging electric aviation technologies are reshaping the tourism and travel industry, providing eco-conscious options for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md) - [Sustainable Air Travel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspace-cabin-vision-2035-concept.md) - [Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emissionsfree-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Electric Aircraft Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ionblox.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [Avian African Aircraft Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-concepts.md) - [Spacious Five-Seater eVTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantuo-pantala-concept-h.md)