# Innovative Reorienting EVs The MONO Electric Vehicle Would Improve the State of Urban Traffic By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mono-electric-vehicle References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/MONO/3640333) Smaller and more nimble automobiles would make a difference to the overcrowded state of metropolitan road congestion. The MONO Electric Vehicle has a clever design that occupies a very small amount of space in its lane and embodies a handful of additional intelligent features. It may not assist in speed but in those situations when lane-changing is necessary amidst a gridlock scenario, Elena Gerber's concept car can draw its back wheel closer to its front two. This adjustment allows its vaguely egg-shaped cabin to stand upright and effectively reduce its footprint. The driving pod itself accommodates just one person, consistent with the popular commuting practice of avoiding the economic and eco-friendly carpool. The MONO Electric Vehicle is light and efficient and would suit well as a personal transportation scheme in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nimble Evs:** The rise of smaller, more agile electric vehicles designed for urban environments could improve traffic congestion and reduce emissions. - **Single-person Commuting:** Personal transportation schemes that cater to single commuters are becoming increasingly popular, providing opportunities to develop and market compact, efficient EVs for the urban market. - **Vehicle Footprint Optimization:** Innovative designs that enable electric vehicles to adjust their footprint to suit their environment could revolutionize urban transportation and reduce congestion on the roads. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The development of smaller, more efficient electric vehicles for urban environments represents a significant opportunity for automotive manufacturers and designers. - **Urban Transportation:** Companies involved in urban transportation, such as ride-sharing and delivery services, could benefit from the development and adoption of compact, nimble EVs optimized for congested city streets. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The trend towards nimble, single-person electric vehicles is a key innovation opportunity for companies involved in sustainable transportation, as consumers increasingly prioritize eco-friendly modes of transportation over traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Modular One-Person Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmpn-concept.md) - [Compact Electric City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors.md)