# Solar-Powered E-Vehicles Hanergy's Innovative E-Vehicles Never Need To Be Plugged In By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evehicles References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/hanergy-solar-electric-cars/44215/) & [hanergy](http://www.hanergy.com/en/content/details_37_3602.html) A Chinese company by the name of Hanergy Holding Group is developing an exceptionally innovative and totally new range of e-vehicles that are designed to function without ever needing to be plugged in, regardless how any miles they happen to clock during their runs around the city. What's great about this particular range of e-vehicles is that they happen to make use of [solar cell technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-race-vehicle) revolving around highly [flexible and lightweight solar cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter). These cells are designed to be easily integrated into the structure of the vehicle in question, so that they keep the weight down in a manner that enhances speed and performance. Ultimately, Hanergy's audacious range of e-vehicles are built for a future in which fossil fuels can no longer be relied on as the primary source of vehicular power for reasons of health, performance and eco-friendly goals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new solar cell technologies that can be integrated into the structure of vehicles, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. - **Wireless Charging:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create efficient wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles, enabling them to recharge without the need for physical connection. - **Lightweight Vehicle Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop lightweight materials and designs for vehicles to improve speed, performance, and energy efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate solar cell technology into vehicles to offer sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Improve solar cell technologies to increase their efficiency and flexibility for various applications, including transportation. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop wireless charging solutions and lightweight materials for vehicles, enhancing the performance and usability of electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-electro.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md)