# Futuristic European Highways The Dutch Super Highway Uses Temperature & Luminous Technology By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-super-highway References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/futuristic-dutch-smart-highway-will-feature-luminous-and-temperature-sensitive-road-markings/) & [studioroosegaarde.net](http://www.studioroosegaarde.net/project/smart-highway/) The Dutch super highway that will debut in mid-2013 is a hi-tech transit mission using light and temperature road markings for easier travel. The futuristic concept will save energy and will dramatically improve road safety. Glow in the dark road markings made of [photo luminescent paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion) will light up the highway. They will charge from the sun during the day and provide safe road conditions for night-time drives. Other fantastic perks include pin wheel energy sources, [road strips to charge electric cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ae1) and [temperature road paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-technology) that will illuminate when cold weather increases and will warn drivers of slippery conditions. The Dutch super highway is a genius idea and will assuredly save energy and countless lives on the road. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 84% | 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 - **Smart Highway:** The use of high-tech solutions, such as luminescent paint and pin wheel energy sources, to create efficient and sustainable roadways. - **Smart Infrastructure:** Integrating technology into infrastructure to create a more connected, safe and environmentally friendly transportation ecosystem. - **Smart Mobility:** Utilizing innovative mobility solutions that improve transportation efficiency and safety, while reducing environmental impact and energy consumption. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from investing in new technologies that improve traffic flow, safety, and energy efficiency, while also reducing carbon footprints. - **Construction:** Integrating smart technologies into infrastructure design and construction can create more efficient, sustainable and safer roadways and public spaces. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing renewable energy sources like pin wheel generators for highway use presents an innovative opportunity for the renewable energy industry to make a positive environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Road-Assessing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lane-monitoring.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pragues-airport.md) - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md) - [Car Color-Changing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-color-changing-technology.md) - [Award-Winning High-Performance Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-bike-light.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md)