# Cloud-Connected Concept Bikes This Chinese Concept 'eBIQE' Includes 3G Cloud Connectivity By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-03-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebiqe References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/qoros-ebiqe/31125/) & [qorosauto](http://www.qorosauto.com/en/) Emerging Chinese auto company Qoros unveiled its eBIQE, a concept design for a next-generation [electric bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-technology) with speed, style and cloud connectivity. The eBIQE has a hand-laminated carbon-fiber body that gives it a sleek and luxurious look. However, its most amazing feature is surely its cloud connectivity. The bike comes equipped with a 3G connection and sports a [handlebar-mounted touchscreen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar) which offers navigation, maps as well as traffic and weather updates. The suite of connectivity options, collectively dubbed 'QorosQloud', can be accessed from smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs via a dedicated website and app. Gert Hildebrand, Executive Director of Design at Qoros, said the eBIQE concept "embodies some of our key philosophies -- simple and elegant design, cutting-edge technology and the desire to make our customers lives easier and more enjoyable." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 88% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connected Bicycles:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating bicycles with cloud connectivity and smart features. - **Carbon-fiber Material:** Companies can capitalize on the trend of using carbon-fiber material to create sleek and luxurious products. - **Multi-device Connectivity:** The trend of offering seamless connectivity across various devices presents an opportunity for innovation and development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore incorporating cloud connectivity and smart features into their designs. - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Bicycle manufacturers can leverage the use of carbon-fiber material to create high-end and stylish products. - **Technology:** The technology industry can focus on developing solutions that enable seamless connectivity across multiple devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Tech Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia.md) - [eSIM-Compatible E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greyp-bikes.md) - [Connected Agile Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia-carbon-one.md) - [Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder-electric-bike.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-concept.md) - [Smart Connected E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delfast-top-3.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-smart-bikes.md) - [Connected Open-Frame E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hover-2.md) - [Sleek Connected E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specter-1.md)