# Electricity Sharing Bus Concepts The 'Publictube' Electric Bus Concept is Powerbank-Inspired By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bus-concept References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/publictube-electric-bus-concept-that-can-transfer-electricity-to-one-another/) & [hypt.design](https://www.hypt.design/) The 'Publictube' electric bus concept has been designed by Andy Kim as a futuristic take on [public transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertically-integrated-smart-transit-system) that would work to increase infrastructure capabilities and maximize efficiency. The bus features an ultra-modern design, but is mostly characterized by its power-sharing functionality that would work to solve the issue of driving range and alleviate scheduling headaches. The bus features contact points on both the front and back that would allow another bus to be connected for charging; this could alleviate the need for a bus to be left stranded when too far from a proper charging station. The 'Publictube' electric bus concept comes as a clever solution to a problem that we could see becoming more of an issue in the near future as we shift towards [electric transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Transportation Infrastructure:** The development of shared charging capabilities in electric bus concepts may inspire the development of a new infrastructure to accommodate growing demand for electric vehicles. - **Power-sharing Functionality:** Power-sharing functionality in electric vehicles could be a valuable tool to alleviate driving range and charging station-related issues for electric vehicle owners and operators. - **Futuristic Public Transportation Design:** Ultra-modern design in public transportation could attract younger audiences and inspire innovative practices for the industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Electric vehicle manufacturers could develop new product lines featuring power sharing capabilities and design elements inspired by modern public transportation concepts. - **Green Energy Infrastructure Development:** Infrastructure developers could invest in the creation of shared charging stations and other infrastructure necessary for power-sharing functionality to truly take hold in public transportation and beyond. - **Public Transportation Operations:** Public transportation operators could explore updates to existing fleets or new designs entirely featuring power-sharing capabilities and modern design elements to attract younger ridership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-robobus.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agorae-mobility-concept.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutated-school-bus.md)