# Aerodynamic Micro Cars VW CitiZen Hybrid By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-micro-car-tear-drop-design-preserves-energy References: [cardesign.ru](http://www.cardesign.ru/contests/65/508/&usg=ALkJrhja6e7KmbD-JO8h3xbKZwtoW8vGww) The first thing that struck me about the design of this eco-micro car was its aerodynamic appeal. Seems that other electric car designers have forgotten that pushing air consumes energy--whether it's fossil or electric. So the less air pushed, the longer the onboard energy will last. This is the [VW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-automotive-partner) Citizen. The tiny wheels are concealed behind aerodynamic body forms and the whole car reminds me of a teardrop or airfoil--both very efficient designs. **Implications** - REPETITION. This eco-micro car was designed with the urban gridlock in mind. This hybrid car has batteries in addition to hydrogen fuel cells. This is a marvelous concept that will surely shape [urban commuting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Aerodynamic Design:** Designing cars with aerodynamic appeal to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency. - **Hybrid Cars:** Combining batteries and hydrogen fuel cells to create hybrid cars for urban commuting. - **Urban Commuting:** Creating eco-micro cars specifically designed for efficient urban commuting in gridlock situations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to develop and market aerodynamically designed micro cars. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Opportunity for the renewable energy sector to provide batteries and hydrogen fuel cells for hybrid eco-micro cars. - **Urban Transportation Industry:** Opportunity for the urban transportation sector to integrate eco-micro cars into urban commuting solutions and reduce gridlock. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Practical Cubic EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster.md) - [Electric Mini Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2cv.md)