# Futuristic Electric Motorcycles The 'frog eBike 2012' is Straight Out of TRON By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-04-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-ebike-2012 References: [designmind.frogdesign](http://designmind.frogdesign.com/blog/frog-ebike-2012.html) & [designmind.frogdesign](http://designmind.frogdesign.com/) The 'frog eBike 2012' by Jin Seok Hwang is a [concept for a motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder) that is [completely electric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7) and far too futuristic for today's streets. Where a normal motorcycle would have a bulging engine, this bike has a hole, which Hwang says is a "symbolic void." Underneath the void lies the bottom chassis which is where all the battery cells are stored. To charge them, one must plug the bike into a charging station and wait for the battery cells to become full. By putting the battery cells under the void, it makes the bike extremely balanced and creates for a smooth ride. Without having to deal with an engine that runs on fuel, Hwang was able to cut out a lot of chunky parts making for a [sleek design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c6). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Transportation Design:** The 'frog eBike 2012' showcases how unconventional design can lead to a more efficient and sustainable form of transportation. - **Electric Vehicle Revolution:** The emphasis on an all-electric engine highlights the growing trend towards more eco-friendly and sustainable transportation options. - **Innovative Battery Technology:** The 'frog eBike 2012' fosters the development of new and more efficient battery technologies, which will be critical for the success of electric vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The 'frog eBike 2012' prompts rethinking traditional motorcycle design and sustainable transportation options in the automotive industry. - **Battery Manufacturing Industry:** The 'frog eBike 2012' motivates advancements in battery manufacturing technology that can improve the production and storage of energy for electric vehicles. - **Design Industry:** The 'frog eBike 2012' highlights the potential for innovative, futuristic design strategies to revolutionize products across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Electric Motorbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cp1-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-electric-motorcycle.md) - [High-Performance Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-moto-srx-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-q.md) - [Neo-Minimal E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diode.md) - [Electric Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-m-bike.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1.md) - [Tech-Packed Electric Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecaf-racer-by-ox.md) - [Transparent Electric Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crdos-ghost-concept-motorcycle.md)