# Hollow Wheel Vehicle Concepts The Volkswagen 'Reset' Convertible Concept Harnesses Solar Power By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-concept References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/02/09/the-car-that-can-save-vw/) & [pgmotorsrbonmade](https://pgmotors.carbonmade.com) Traditional vehicle designs are becoming more obsolete as the days go by and consumers demand a more innovative form of transportation like the Volkswagen 'Reset' convertible concept. Designed by Paulo Italiani, the Volkswagen 'Reset' is a four-seater vehicle that looks to be one of the more eco-friendly vehicles to be thought up. With a solar panel that emerges from the vehicle looking like a sail, the Volkswagen 'Reset' draws all the electrical energy it needs from the sun. The glass-focused exterior of the vehicle enables drivers to enjoy the outdoor space more. Interestingly enough, the Volkswagen 'Reset' convertible concept also features hub-less wheels that offer an airier aesthetic. With the conceptual design of the vehicle being so modern, it probably wouldn't make it to production, but the fantastic ideas will certainly inspire other vehicle designers worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Vehicle Designs:** There is a growing demand for more environmentally friendly vehicle designs like the Volkswagen 'Reset' convertible concept. - **Solar-powered Transportation:** The use of solar panels as a primary energy source in vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry. - **Innovative Wheel Concepts:** Hub-less wheels, as seen in the Volkswagen 'Reset' convertible concept, offer a unique and aesthetically pleasing design that can disrupt the wheel manufacturing industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore eco-friendly vehicle designs to meet consumer demand for more sustainable transportation options. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the growing adoption of solar-powered transportation by developing efficient and cost-effective solar panel systems for vehicles. - **Wheel Manufacturing Industry:** The wheel manufacturing industry can leverage the popularity of innovative wheel concepts, like hub-less wheels, to create unique and visually appealing products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Sculptural Spatial City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Future Urban Mobility Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept.md) - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md)