# Eight Wheeled Electric Car 0-60 mph in 4.2 Seconds By POPEYE | Published 2007-03-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-wheels-monster-0-60-mph-in-42-seconds References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/video-electric-car-vs-porsche-911) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go/4819/) This eight wheels goes from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. This car named "Eliica" (Electric Lithium-Ion Car) which developped by Keio University and Professor Hiroshi Shimizu. The Eliica reached a top speed of 370 km/h at the [Nardo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-hybrid-mobile-private-network) test track in Italy, and the team's goal is to beat the top speed of the world's fastest production car (the [Bugatti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo) Veyron) and build a limited run of 200 production units, therefore becoming not just the [fastest electric car in the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-5), but the fastest production car." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Vehicles:** Developing faster and more efficient electric cars can disrupt the automotive industry by challenging the dominance of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. - **Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries:** Advancements in lithium-ion battery technology can revolutionize the electric car industry by providing longer range and faster charging capabilities. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The push for sustainable transportation options, such as electric cars, can disrupt the automotive industry by addressing environmental concerns and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to innovate and adapt to the growing demand for electric vehicles and sustainable transportation solutions. - **Battery Technology:** The battery technology industry can capitalize on the need for advanced lithium-ion batteries in the development of faster and more efficient electric vehicles. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can benefit from the increased adoption of electric vehicles, as they provide an opportunity for energy storage and utilization of renewable energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Setting Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-sti.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Exclusive Luxury Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-car.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-su7-ultra.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md)