# Modular Pod Cars The Citi Transmitter Uses Special Attachments to Effortlessly Change Its Shape By Michael Hines | Published 2012-12-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citi-transmitter References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/citi-transmitter-community-vehicle-system-by-vincent-chan/) Vincent Chan is the designer behind the Citi Transmitter. This [transforming concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept) is powered by electricity and uses special attachments to change its shape. In its base form, the Citi Transmitter is a one-seat podcar with only two wheels; however, you can customize the vehicle by adding different attachments to its rear. The attachments are designed to meet every need a driver could have. There's an attachment that turns the Citi Transmitter into a small (emphasis on small) truck. There's also an add-on featuring tank treads, in case you feel like off-roading. As much as gearheads don't want to admit it, automotive design is heading in a [compact and electric-powered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster) direction. The Citi Transmitter may never go from concept to reality, but don't be shocked to see its [modular design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-2) become a staple of cars in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Design:** The modular design of the Citi Transmitter car opens up opportunities for customizable and adaptable transportation solutions. - **Electric-powered Vehicles:** The use of electricity as the main power source in the Citi Transmitter car indicates a trend towards more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options. - **Compact Automotive Design:** The compact size of the Citi Transmitter car reflects a growing trend towards smaller vehicles that are more efficient and easier to maneuver in urban areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the disruptive opportunities of modular design and electric-powered vehicles to create innovative and customizable transportation solutions. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage the trend of compact automotive design to develop more efficient and space-saving solutions for urban mobility. - **Green Technology:** The green technology industry can embrace the trend of electric-powered vehicles to develop sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation options for the future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Modular Customization Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-ant.md) - [Modular Quadricycle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go.md) - [Modular One-Person Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmpn-concept.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-pod-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Flexible Configuration Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2030-scorpion-concept.md) - [Shapeshifting Communal EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-concept.md)