# Electric California Corridors Electric Highway Installed Between L.A. and San Francisco By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-electric-highway References: [green.autoblog](http://green.autoblog.com/2010/07/14/solarcity-puts-in-200-kw-of-solar-energy-for-electric-vehicle-ch/) & [sf.curbed](http://sf.curbed.com/archives/2009/09/23/san_franciscola_electric_style.php) An electric highway has been installed between Los Angeles and San Francisco, enabling [electric motorists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian-california-dune) to charge their eco-rides as they make their way up or down highway 101. Four of the five [stations along the electric highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-global) are up and running, with the fifth expected to open by October, 2009. The stations, owned by SolarCity, are a huge step forward in the green movement and provide a great excuse you to drive down the California coast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Vehicle Adoption:** The installation of the electric highway in California represents an opportunity for companies to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the US market. - **Charging Infrastructure Development:** Companies can invest in building charging stations along highways to enable long-distance driving for electric vehicles and promote sustainable transportation options. - **Partnerships for Green Infrastructure:** Partnerships between energy and technology companies can foster the development of sustainable infrastructure and improve accessibility for electric vehicle drivers, creating opportunities for innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The electric highway in California presents an opportunity for renewable energy companies to provide solar-powered charging stations, enabling more sustainable energy consumption in transportation. - **Automotive:** Automakers can capitalize on the development of electric vehicle infrastructure, providing electric vehicles that cater to long-distance travel and meet the needs of environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Technology:** Technology companies can leverage their expertise to develop innovative charging solutions and software to optimize the utilization of electric vehicle infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Swedish Electric Road Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trafikverket.md) - [Airport EV Charging Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerflex.md) - [Mid-Highway EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onroute.md) - [Convenience Store Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recharge-by-gelsons.md) - [Nostalgic Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tesla-diner.md) - [Mobile Car-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station.md) - [Circular Electric Vehicle Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidirectional-ev-charger.md) - [QSR Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargenet.md)