# Urban Pod Cars The GM EN-V Goes from Concept to Reality (UPDATE) By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-en-v References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/01/gms-en-v-concep.php) & [media.gm](http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Jan/0107_env) The only thing more peculiar than the [GM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra) EN-V’s look is why it debuted at CES 2011 rather than the Detroit Auto Show. Trend Hunter Manzil first covered the GM EN-V in March of 2010. At that time it was nothing more than a cool concept with an even cooler name. The GM EN-V has successfully made the transition from concept to reality, keeping most of its cool technology intact. The EN-V is a [two-wheel pod car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-ev) that can park and [drive short distances autonomously](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestyle-solution-for-mobility). The GM EN-V can also drive itself to your exact GPS location if you ever forget where you park. The future truly is here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Autonomous Pod Cars:** The GM EN-V showcases the potential for autonomous pod cars to revolutionize transportation, offering convenience and efficiency. - **Future of Mobility:** The GM EN-V represents a glimpse into the future of mobility, with its innovative features and autonomous driving capabilities. - **Smart Parking Solutions:** The EN-V's ability to drive itself to the exact GPS location of the user's choice opens up opportunities for smart parking solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the development of autonomous pod cars like the GM EN-V to meet the evolving needs of urban transportation. - **Technology:** Technological advancements in autonomous driving and smart parking systems can find applications in the development of similar pod car concepts. - **Urban Planning:** The integration of autonomous pod cars like the GM EN-V can influence urban planning strategies to create more efficient and sustainable cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-pod-concept.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Autonomous Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homm-autonomous-experience-pod.md) - [Metaverse-Connected Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-vision-omnipod.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md)