# Narrow Electrocars Figo is Designed to Reduce Traffic Congestion By manzil | Published 2010-04-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figo References: [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/indian-designer-envisions-a-futuristic-vehiclefor-the-year-2016/) Figo is a futuristic car designed by Indian designer Shantanu Joshi. Figo, which won Joshi second place at the Automotive Design Challenge, aims to [reduce congestion in major Indian cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors), as most of the roads in India are very narrow. With the goal of [creating more parking places](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept), Figo is targeted at the modern youth in India. Its [electric two-seater design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) is equipped with a self-reclining mechanism, and the vehicle was designed while keeping in mind the plans and norms of India in 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Narrow Electrocars:** Figo's narrow design addresses the problem of congested roads by providing a solution specifically tailored for narrow Indian streets. - **Traffic Congestion Reduction:** The concept of Figo highlights the need for innovative solutions to reduce traffic congestion in major cities, prompting opportunities for disruptive transportation technologies. - **Youth-focused Electric Vehicles:** Figo's targeted appeal to the modern youth in India showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the electric vehicle market segment among younger demographics. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Design:** The innovative design of Figo presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive design industry by incorporating features that specifically address narrow road conditions. - **Transportation:** Figo's aim to reduce congestion highlights the need for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry to develop solutions that can alleviate traffic problems in major cities. - **Electric Vehicles:** Figo's electric two-seater design showcases disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric vehicle industry, particularly for compact and targeted vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Electric City-Friendly Microcars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mini.md) - [Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Single-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle.md) - [Compact Electric City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors.md)