# Coked-Up Phones Nokia Concept Phone Won't Induce Nosebleeds By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coke-powered-phone References: [dsgnwrld](http://www.dsgnwrld.com/nokia-concept-phone-runs-on-coke-14817/) A coke-powered phone may soon be on the way to a vending machine near you. Okay, maybe not too soon, but this innovative idea from designer Daizi Zheng does deserve some attention. Zheng's [concept phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-phone-concept) has a bio battery that creates electricity from carbohydrates. Besides being able to run on sugary beverages, the bio battery's charge lasts three to four times longer than a regular lithium battery. While a [Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coke-ultimate-zero-sugar)-powered phone is just a concept today, it could be Coke's next big business venture tomorrow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bio Batteries:** The development of bio batteries that create electricity from carbohydrates presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable energy storage. - **Long-lasting Lithium Batteries:** The emergence of lithium batteries with a charge that lasts three to four times longer than regular batteries opens up opportunities for extended device usage and improved convenience. - **Alternative Energy Sources:** The exploration of alternative energy sources, such as using sugary beverages to power phones, offers a potential disruptive innovation in the field of renewable energy. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore using bio batteries to create more sustainable and longer-lasting products. - **Energy Storage:** The energy storage industry can leverage the advancements in lithium batteries to provide more efficient and reliable solutions for various applications. - **Beverage and Refreshment:** The beverage and refreshment industry could potentially tap into the market of alternative energy sources by partnering with phone manufacturers to offer sugary beverages as a power option for devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogenpowered-vending-machine.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-phones.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noka-7610-5g.md) - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Industrial Cellphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90-x-nothing-concept.md) - [Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro.md) - [Recharging Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-recharge.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Lemonade Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-charged-up-cup.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md)