# Eco-Car Enhancements JE Design Goes Where Most Won't With Power Eco-Upgrades By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/je-design References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2009/07/06/je-design-scirocco-tdi/) & [je-design.de](http://www.je-design.de/en/index.php) German mechanics/engineers have taken the extremely eco-friendly TDI Scirocco and given it a little extra juice for the road (upgrading an eco-car, the future is now). The car has been jacked up to pump out torque of about 400Nm (300 lbs-ft) which allows the car to go 0-60 in a second less than its standard time. With the upgraded Scirocco, you can get different parts from JE design (body kit, spoilers, exhaust system, lowering springs, custom wheels, etc.) which all contribute to the weight (sometimes less, sometimes more) which could make this sucker move slightly faster. Nice eco-work! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-performance Electric Vehicles:** Integrate high performance upgrades to eco-friendly electric vehicles to appeal to consumers seeking power and environmental sustainability. - **Customizable Eco-cars:** Offer customizable eco-cars with various eco-friendly power upgrades and aesthetically pleasing modifications for consumers seeking unique, environmentally conscious vehicles. - **Eco-friendly Tuning:** Provide eco-friendly tuning upgrades that increase a vehicle's power and speed while also minimizing its environmental impact, meeting the growing demand for sustainable performance cars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has a major opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly performance cars by offering customizable, high-performance upgrades. - **Green Technology:** Green technology companies can explore the intersection of environmentally friendly cars and high-performance upgrades, developing eco-friendly tuning solutions that appeal to a wider audience. - **Aftermarket Tuning:** Aftermarket tuning companies can specialize in eco-friendly upgrades and modifications to accommodate the increasing demand for eco-conscious high-performance vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Hatchback Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-volkswagen-golf-r-333-limited-edition.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Speed-Focused Supercar Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novitec-ferrari-roma-upgrade-kit.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Vintage All-Electric Restomods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quintessenza-rs.md) - [Aerodynamic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerodynamic-electric-sedans.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [Luxury-Focused Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-etron.md)