# Bubbly Concept Cars Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport Air Debut at the Geneva Auto Show (Update) By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbly-concept-car-sport-air-from-mitsubishi-update References: [autobloggreen](http://www.autobloggreen.com/photos/geneva-2009-mitsubishi-sport-air/1398284/) At the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, the Sport Air from [Mitsubishi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-grandis) finally made its debut. The latest version of the i MiEV Sport is taller and rounder than last year's car. Rather than a teardrop shape, it's bubble shaped. The concept has [solar power embedded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) in the lower part of the windshield and the removable roof. The car uses [electric drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-etech-electric-prototype) since it weighs just over 2,000 pounds, giving it a range of about 100-120 miles ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bubble-shaped Electric Cars:** Opportunity for the development of compact, eco-friendly vehicles with solar power integration and extended driving range. - **Solar-powered Roofs:** Potential for the implementation of solar panels in vehicle designs to generate renewable energy and increase efficiency. - **Lightweight Electric Vehicles:** Suggestion for the production of lightweight electric cars to enhance performance and extend battery life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Automakers can explore the production of bubble-shaped electric cars, leveraging solar power and lightweight design for eco-conscious consumers. - **Renewable Energy:** Companies in the renewable energy sector can collaborate with automakers to develop solar-powered roofs for electric vehicles, tapping into the growing market demand for sustainable transportation options. - **Battery Technology:** Battery manufacturers can focus on developing advanced technologies for lightweight electric vehicles, thereby increasing efficiency and driving range. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty EV Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-sport-concept.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Conceptual Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Electrified Compact SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-grandis.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance.md) - [Transparent Sphere Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle.md) - [Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-performance-ev-concept.md)