# Personalized Eco Cars ICONA's E3WM is a High Performance Electric Vehicle By manzil | Published 2011-05-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e3wm References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/icona-launchs-e3wm-personal-mobility-vehicle/) & [cardesign.ru](http://www.cardesign.ru/articles/newcars/2011/05/16/4699//) Italian-Chinese Studio Icona Design's new [electric three-wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) is designed to meet the traveling needs of Asian users. Officially launched at the Shanghai Motor Show 2011, the Electric Three Wheel Mobile, or E3WM, is an innovative vehicle with a futuristic exterior design. E3WM is electricity-powered and each of its wheels contain an electric motor that derives power from rechargeable batteries. The E3WM can accommodate two people and provides a very comfortable ride, which makes it a perfect vehicle for [city commuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-etech-electric-prototype). This eco-friendly electric vehicle weighs about 400 kgs and is more than 2 meters long. With a striking design, the E3WM combines the features of a car and a bike to make riding more exciting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Three-wheelers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop efficient and affordable electric three-wheelers for urban commuting. - **Personalized Eco Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable electric vehicles with eco-friendly features for individual consumer preferences. - **Futuristic Transportation Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design cutting-edge, futuristic vehicles that merge car and bike features for a unique riding experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced electric propulsion systems into the automotive industry to reduce carbon footprint. - **Urban Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize urban transportation by introducing compact and eco-friendly vehicles for efficient commuting. - **Personalized Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to consumer demands for customized and sustainable transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Quadricycle Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlino-2.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Cargo-Carrying Electric Rickshaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-rickshaws.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md)