# Electric Roadsters The Dual-Motor RUF Porsche eRuf Greenster for 2010 Production By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-07-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-sports-cars-dual-motor-ruf-porsche-eruf-greenster-for-2010-product References: [reviews.cnet](http://reviews.cnet.com/car-tech-blog/?keyword=RUF) & [zoomilife](http://www.zoomilife.com/2009/03/07/geneva-motor-show-2009-ruf-debuts-greenster-eruf-porsche/) The 'Greenster' is an [all-electric green car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv) married to a [classic-looking roadster design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaiserdarrin-design). It is the result of a collaboration between RUF Automobile and Siemens Corporate Technology. The Greenster concept car was displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The street version will have a dual-motor system and will recharge in less than an hour when plugged into a 400V outlet. A small production run is set to be produced in 2010. **Implications** - Unable to maintain gas-guzzling muscle cars in the current financial environment, drivers are keeping their eyes open for eco-friendly vehicles that capture the aesthetic appeal of older, more powerful American cars. Although the first [electric cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1) sported bizarrely futuristic looks, the motor vehicle industry has collectively returned to more traditional designs, while revamping everything under the hood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 94% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Roadsters:** The popularity of eco-friendly vehicles that combine classic roadster designs with electric power is on the rise, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Dual-motor Systems:** The incorporation of dual-motor systems in electric vehicles, like the RUF Porsche eRuf Greenster, allows for faster recharging times and improved performance, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric vehicle sector. - **Retro-futuristic Design:** The shift towards retro-futuristic designs in electric cars, as seen in the RUF Porsche eRuf Greenster, opens up disruptive innovation possibilities for automotive companies looking to blend nostalgia with cutting-edge technology. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the trend of green roadsters and dual-motor systems to develop innovative electric vehicles that appeal to both environmentally-conscious consumers and performance enthusiasts. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric vehicle industry can capitalize on the trend of retro-futuristic design and dual-motor systems to create visually appealing, high-performance electric cars that attract a broader range of consumers. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities in developing advanced dual-motor systems and charging infrastructure to support the growing demand for electric roadsters and other electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Vintage All-Electric Restomods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quintessenza-rs.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Electrified Retro Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-sports-car.md) - [Limited-Run Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Retro Electric Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev.md)