# Elegant Electric Autos Volkswagon's New E bugster Charges into NAIAS 2012 By Josh Mears | Published 2012-01-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-bugster References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/18508/vw-electric-e-bugster-concept-at-detroit-auto-show.html) & [motortrend](http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/detroit/2012/1201_2012_detroit_volkswagen_e_bugster/) [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerodynamic-electric-sedans) has a history of doing things differently and successfully; the E bugster is most emphatically both. The German company has always pursued the forefront of innovation, with the E bugster, which was debuted at the NAIAS 2012, as the latest step. Carrying on from the companies recent remake of the classic [Beetle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx), this awesome auto oozes masculinity and expels nothing but clean air thanks to its electric motor. The E bugster utilizes the best of [VW's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-vw-renndienst-idbuzz-bus) German engineering, as it pumps out 114-horsepower with a range of over 100 miles/160 km. Set to debut at the Detroit auto show in 2012, this auto will change the perception of electronic cars forever. Image Sources: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/18508/vw-electric-e-bugster-concept-at-detroit-auto-show.html) | [motortrend](http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/detroit/2012/1201_2012_detroit_volkswagen_e_bugster/) Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/18508/vw-electric-e-bugster-concept-at-detroit-auto-show.html), [motortrend](http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/detroit/2012/1201_2012_detroit_volkswagen_e_bugster/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Vehicle Revolution:** The E bugster showcases the potential for electric vehicles to be sleek, powerful, and emission-free, paving the way for a revolution in the automotive industry. - **German Engineering Excellence:** The E bugster highlights the prowess of German engineering in creating high-performance electric vehicles, presenting opportunities for advancements in engineering and manufacturing industries. - **Green Transportation Movement:** The E bugster represents the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions, driving innovation and investment in the eco-friendly transportation sector. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The E bugster demonstrates the disruptive potential of electric vehicles, encouraging the automotive industry to shift towards electric vehicle production and infrastructure. - **Engineering:** The E bugster's advanced engineering features open up opportunities for the development of new technologies and solutions in the engineering industry. - **Renewable Energy:** The E bugster's reliance on electric power paves the way for renewable energy integration and drives advancements in the renewable energy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [Aerodynamic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerodynamic-electric-sedans.md) - [Luxe All-Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-aero.md) - [Retro Electric Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md)