# Electricity-Powered Subcompacts The Future Personal Transportation System Encourages Eco Commuting By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-personal-transportation-system References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/future-personal-transportation-system-for-india/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/sanu_kr/Future-Transportation-concept) The motivation for the design of the Future Personal Transportation System was to potentially offer people more options for means of [eco-friendly travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo). With Indian motorists in mind, Sanu K R would like to see [electric vehicles becoming more accessible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) to a broader population, by making such conveyances much cheaper and more convenient. This little concept car would not require a great deal of material to manufacture. The door-less capsule provides only enough space for a lone driver, which is sufficient for many who are accustomed to making their commutes and errands solo. The [compact and upright cabin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster) maintains a small footprint between its four wheels, requiring less space to store, for those without a driveway. The Future Personal Transportation System would boast zero emissions for an all-round desirable ride. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Subcompacts:** Creating more affordable and eco-friendly electric subcompact vehicles as personal transportation options for commuters. - **Minimalist Personal Vehicles:** Designing compact and minimalist personal vehicles that take up less space while providing eco-friendly and efficient modes of transportation. - **Zero-emissions Cars:** Developing advanced engineering technologies to create zero-emissions electric cars that cater to solo drivers and improve eco-friendliness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Innovating in the automotive industry to create more affordable, eco-friendly, and technologically advanced personal transportation options for consumers. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Rapidly growing the electric vehicle industry by creating sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective transportation solutions for consumers. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Expanding the use of renewable energy sources within the transportation industry to provide eco-friendly and sustainable transportation solutions that cater to consumers' needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Single-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Modular One-Person Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmpn-concept.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme.md) - [Compact Electric City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors.md)