# Energy-Efficient Deliveries The eStar Electric Vehicle has a 4,000lbs Payload By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estar-electric-vehicle References: [estar-ev](http://www.estar-ev.com/) Even the most environmentally conscious citizens know that getting their sustainably grown goods to the city requires regular road delivery, so the eStar Electric Vehicle is a much welcomed new [eco truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scout-terra-truck). Made by Navistar, this [zero-emissions transporter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tris-ev) has a top speed of 50mph, but can fully charge overnight for an uninterrupted 100-mile drive the next day. With 120hp and a [Li-ion battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-vehicles), the eStar Electric Vehicle is encroaching on environmentally inefficient logistics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 96% | 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 - **Eco-friendly Delivery:** The trend of using eco-friendly vehicles for delivery service is creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. - **Zero-emission Transport:** The trend of zero-emission transport vehicles, like the eStar Electric Vehicle, paves the way for innovative solutions in sustainable logistics. - **Energy-efficient Logistics:** The trend of energy-efficient logistics is driving the need for innovative technologies and systems to optimize the delivery process. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by adopting eco-friendly vehicles like the eStar Electric Vehicle for delivery services. - **Logistics:** The logistics industry has the opportunity to leverage energy-efficient solutions to streamline the delivery process and reduce environmental impact. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The electric vehicle manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of zero-emission transport by developing innovative technologies and battery systems for eco-friendly delivery vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco Commerce-Ready Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-townstar.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md) - [Electric Cargo-Hauling Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolv-elm-mobility.md) - [Cargo-Carrying Electric Rickshaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-rickshaws.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [Fully Electric Semi Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenworth-t680e.md) - [Electric Freight Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eactros-longhaul.md) - [Electric Food Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-delivers.md) - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md)