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Shape-Shifting Green Cars

'Cell' Eco Car by Tom Kent Can Lane-Split in Traffic Like a Motorcycle

— May 13, 2010 — Autos
The 'Cell' eco car by Tom Kent is a futuristic green car ideal for metropolitan areas with congested traffic roads. The width of the car's front track can be manually controlled, which allows it to slim down and lane-split during rush hour like a motorcycle.

The 'Cell' eco car by Tom Kent has an electric engine, and solar panels are embedded on its side panels and rooftop. See other clever city cars below.

Implications - The electric vehicle is an innovation that isn't going anywhere -- indeed, the future of worldwide environmental stability depends on its success. So at this point, the question is how to construct, brand and advertise the right EV. Manufacturers capable of maintaining the allure and aesthetic tradition of modern cars while introducing futuristic green technology will attract the largest swathe of the car-driving population.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Green Cars - The 'Cell' eco car by Tom Kent showcases the potential of slimming down and lane-splitting during congested traffic.
2. Electric Vehicle Innovation - The 'Cell' eco car with its electric engine and solar panels demonstrates the future of green technology in vehicles.
3. Sustainable Urban Mobility - The 'Cell' eco car is designed for metropolitan areas with congested traffic, offering a solution to urban mobility challenges.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Manufacturers who can maintain the allure of modern cars while incorporating futuristic green technology will attract a wider customer base.
2. Electric Vehicle Industry - The success of electric vehicles determines the future of worldwide environmental stability, driving the need for innovation in construction, branding, and advertising.
3. Urban Transportation Industry - The 'Cell' eco car addresses the challenges of congested urban traffic, offering a sustainable solution for metropolitan mobility.
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