# Space Age Eco Cars The 'Electra' by Raymundo Burgueno Has Independent Motored Wheels By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-by-raymundo-burgueno References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/electra-an-all-electric-vehicle-with-in-wheel-motors/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?country=217&c=1&portfolio_id=3601737&individual_id=323974) This space-age road runner is the '[Electra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-aircraft-concept)' by Raymundo Burgueno; in its conceptual stage, it should be feasible by 2021. This sporty car has [four-wheel drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2) thanks to an [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) for each wheel. A powerful battery supplies the wheels with enough energy for 600 miles, sitting nice and low in the frame for a stable center of gravity and decreased drag to achieve higher speeds. The 'Electra' by Raymundo Burgueno is a streamlined attractive design inside and out that will be difficult to wait out the next decade to see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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's Driving This Trend - **Space-age Road Runners:** The 'Electra' showcases the trend of futuristic car designs that incorporate advanced technology and energy-efficient features. - **Four-wheel Drive Electric Cars:** The use of independent motored wheels in the 'Electra' highlights the trend of electric vehicle manufacturers exploring new ways to optimize traction and performance. - **Long-range Battery Life:** The 'Electra' demonstrates the trend of electric vehicles being equipped with powerful batteries that can provide an extensive driving range of up to 600 miles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the space-age design and advanced technology of the 'Electra' to innovate and develop futuristic electric cars. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The independent motored wheels in the 'Electra' present an opportunity for electric vehicle manufacturers to enhance traction and performance in their future models. - **Battery Technology:** The long-range battery life of the 'Electra' highlights the potential for battery technology companies to develop high-capacity batteries that can revolutionize electric vehicle range and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic Electric Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md)