# Zap-X Eco Car by Lotus Design By ecogeek | Published 2007-03-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/http-wwwecogeekorg-content-view-496 References: [ecogeek.org](http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/496/) The Zap-X is a concept that will be in production stages in 2008. The car will get you 350 miles on a [ten minute charge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd), and will cost you roughly one cent per mile. The car includes docking stations for all your gadgets as well as a wi-fi enabled on-board computer with Hi-def video. It's about the size of the [Prius](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius) and has the body of a [Lotus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-eletre) APX. It's a beautiful car with some amazing technology. Of course, it'll set you back at least $60,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electricity-powered Cars:** Zap-X car's extraordinary feat of running 350 miles on a ten minute charge is an opportunity for car manufacturers to produce feasible electricity-powered cars. - **In-car Wi-fi Connectivity:** The presence of a Wi-fi enabled on-board computer in the Zap-X car makes it highly opportune for car companies to jump onto the trend of incorporating in-car Wi-fi connectivity in their production vehicles. - **Integrating Docking Stations in Vehicles:** Zap-X car's feature of docking stations for all gadgets is a trend car manufacturers can incorporate in their cars leading to innovation and perhaps bring incorporating innovative charging systems into vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** This article suggests innovations that will positively disrupt the automotive industry with a focus on producing feasible electricity-powered cars and incorporating docking stations in their vehicles. - **Technology Industry:** The Zap-X car's Hi-def video and Wi-fi enabled on-board computer creates an opportunity for technology companies to explore and expand in-car internet connectivity and production of such devices. - **Green Energy Industry:** Zap-X car's extraordinary feat of running 350 miles on a ten minute charge is a potential innovation opportunity for companies to produce better batteries and power storage solutions, bringing sustainable transport to the mainstream. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Aerodynamic Long-Range Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresco-xl.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Electric Limited-Edition Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-extreme.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-acura-zdx.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Accessible All-Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-every1-concept.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md)