# Solar Electric Cars The Sun-Powered Minilux Leisure Car By manzil | Published 2010-02-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minilux References: [michelinchallengedesign](http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/MCD_2010/mcd_2010_gallery_s04.asp) & [michelinchallengedesign](http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/MCD_2010/mcd_2010_gallery_s04.asp) The Minilux is a [solar powered leisure car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) designed by Finnish designer Jukka Rautiainen. Minilux was made mainly for leisure purposes and is powered by Gallium Arsenide [solar cells installed on the roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter). It is specially designed with a powerful battery and a main grid that will power the car when there is a lack of solar energy. Minilux is not only energy efficient but also a very stylish two seater car equipped with [airless wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1). The Minilux is expected to have a range of 16,000 miles a year in sunny locations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 61% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Cars:** The trend towards solar powered cars is creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automobile industry. - **Renewable Energy Transportation:** The shift towards renewable energy for transportation is creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. - **Leisure Vehicles:** The trend towards leisure vehicles, powered by renewable energy sources, is creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the recreational vehicle industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automobile Industry:** The emergence of solar powered cars presents an opportunity for the automobile industry to invest in sustainable technology, reducing dependency on fossil fuels. - **Transportation Industry:** The shift towards renewable energy for transportation presents an opportunity for the transportation industry to invest in innovative technology, reducing their carbon footprint. - **Recreational Vehicle Industry:** The trend towards leisure vehicles, powered by renewable energy sources, presents an opportunity for the recreational vehicle industry to develop sustainable and eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md)