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# Low-Slung Eco Cars
The Fisker Karma Supercar at CES 2012 is Equipped with Large Solar Panels

By Josh Mears | Published 2012-01-13 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisker-karma
References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2012/01/11/fisker-karma-electric-at-ces/) & [fiskerautomotive](http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/en-us/karma/overview)

Introduced during the Consumer Electrics Show 2012 in Las Vegas, the Fisker Karma is the latest and greatest in elegant electrical car concepts. The Production planned car is a hybrid; it runs on both sole electric and fuel-supported electric. Shifting between the two modes is as simple as shifting a paddle.

This eco-friendly vehicle is equipped with large solar panels on its roof, to optimize energy through solar intake, which boasts to be the most productive of its kind. Fisker Karma is said to have an optimal output of 50 miles per charge allowing drivers to feel carefree.

Although this is an electric car, the most alluring aspect of it is without a doubt, its sleek and elegant design that is sure to turn heads. The Fisker Karma is the epitome of modern-day luxury; both stylish and sustainable, this car is sure to get your engine going.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Elegant Electrical Car Concepts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more luxurious and aesthetically pleasing electric car designs to attract consumers.
- **Hybrid Vehicles with Solar Panels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate large solar panels into hybrid cars to optimize energy usage and reduce reliance on traditional fuel sources.
- **Stylish and Sustainable Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stylish and eco-friendly vehicles that combine luxury and sustainability for a unique and desirable driving experience.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve the aesthetics and design of electric cars to appeal to a wider audience and increase adoption rates.
- **Renewable Energy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solar panel technologies for vehicles to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
- **Luxury Automobile Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable materials and eco-friendly features into luxury cars to cater to environmentally conscious consumers.

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