# Solar-Paneled Sports Cars The Karma Revero Has a Solar-Paneled Roof For Extra Electric Power By Hayley McGlone | Published 2016-08-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karma-revero References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/11/karma-revero-hybrid-electric-sports-car-revealed-complete-with-solar-roof/?ncid=rss) & [wired](https://www.wired.com/2016/08/karma-revero-fisker-electric-photos/) The most unique feature of the Karma Revero is that it has a solar-paneled roof. The Karma Revero is a plug-in hybrid electric sports car that is incredibly high-tech, especially with its solar-paneled roof. The car was formally known as the Fisker Karma before Fisker went out of business, although the new does have several design changes and added features. The solar-paneled roof powers into the high-voltage battery for more power. The car has electric acceleration, which makes it much quieter than gas or diesel cars. Since the Karma Revero is a plug-in hybrid, the engine is disconnected from the drive since the motors are powered by electricity, as opposed to gas. The car is able to tell drivers where the driver energy is coming from. The Karma Revero is incredibly sleek in its design, and if successful could become a competitor for the Tesla Model S. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** The integration of solar panels into vehicles opens up opportunities for renewable energy usage and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. - **High-tech Transportation:** The Karma Revero's advanced features and sleek design showcase the potential for technology to transform the transportation industry. - **Hybrid Energy Storage:** Combining solar power with battery storage provides a more sustainable and reliable energy solution for vehicles and beyond. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** As electric and hybrid technology advances, car manufacturers must continue to innovate and incorporate sustainable energy solutions to remain competitive. - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of solar power into vehicles presents an opportunity for the renewable energy industry to expand into the transportation sector. - **Technology:** The Karma Revero's advanced features demonstrate the potential for technology to disrupt traditional industries and transform the way we live and work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Limited-Edition Performance EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karma-invictus.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Aerodynamic Electric Camping Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charging-camping-vehicle.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md)