# Insectile Computer-Driven Cabs The E-Vul Concept Car is Eco-Friendly and Programmable By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-01-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-vul References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/electric-powered-intercity-vul-concept-car.html) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/porfolio/o_e/MB/R019.htm) It is quite clear that the traffic conditions in most major cities are in desperate need of improvement, and while many commuters would not be satisfied to abandon the convenience and comfort of their own personal vehicles, innovations such as the E-Vul concept car could offer a great compromise for people and the planet. A Red Dot Design Award was granted to Huang Wan-Ting and Chao Chin-Wei of the Chaoyang University of Technology for their compelling proposal. This is a [subcompact automobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) designed for the year 2030, completely electric, light and efficient and operated through [intelligent autopilot technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-electric-mobility). An E-Vul electric vehicle can be ordered to your house to pick you up and drop you off, link with others magnetically for groups larger than two, and organize payment and route via your mobile phone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Intelligent Autopilot Systems for Commuter Vehicles:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop intelligent autopilot technology for eco-friendly commuter vehicles like the E-Vul. - **Magnetic Linking Technology for Increased Passenger Capacity:** Opportunity for transportation companies to incorporate magnetic linking technology to increase capacity of eco-friendly transport options. - **Mobile Payment and Route Planning for Personal Vehicles:** Opportunity for app developers to create user-friendly mobile apps enabling payment and route planning for personal eco-friendly vehicles like the E-Vul. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers can explore developing ec0-friendly cars with intelligent autopilot technology. - **Transportation:** Transportation companies can incorporate magnetic linking technology to increase capacity of eco-friendly transport options. - **Mobile App Development:** App developers can create user-friendly mobile apps enabling payment and route planning for personal eco-friendly vehicles like the E-Vul. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Future Urban Mobility Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Modular Customization Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-ant.md) - [Shapeshifting Communal EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-concept.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md)