# Transparent Eco Vehicles The Delasalle Electric Car is Super Efficient By manzil | Published 2010-08-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delasalle-electric-car References: [zercustoms](http://www.zercustoms.com/news/DeLaSalle-Electric-Car.html) Students from the DeLaSalle School in Kansas city and the engineers from [Bridgestone Americas' Technical Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridgestone-potenza-re71rz) have built a [super efficient electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype) which was successfully tested on Bridgestone's Texas Proving Grounds. The students built the DeLaSalle electric car as a part of a class project where they developed the car's propulsion system, driveline, and even the aerodynamic body. The car is a [plug-in electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-compact-architecture) with a chassis of 2000 Lola Indy vehicle, making it ultra unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Vehicles:** The development of efficient and unique electric vehicles opens up opportunities for innovation in transportation and sustainable energy. - **Youth-led Innovation:** Projects like the DeLaSalle electric car demonstrate the potential for young students to drive innovative solutions in various industries. - **Integration of Education and Industry:** Collaborations between schools and businesses, like the DeLaSalle-Bridgestone partnership, create opportunities to merge academic learning with real-world application in the field of automotive technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The electric car industry can benefit from the development of unique and efficient vehicles, paving the way for new disruptive innovations and technologies. - **Education:** The integration of educational projects with industry partners can inspire and empower students to explore innovation in automotive engineering and broader fields. - **Energy:** Advancements in electric vehicle technology contribute to the growth of the sustainable energy industry, driving new possibilities for renewable energy integration and infrastructure development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric American Sportscar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaiserdarrin-design.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Single-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Aerodynamic Long-Range Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresco-xl.md) - [Inductive Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vixen-electric-sports-kit-car.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md)