# Elegantly Styled E-Bikes This New E-Bike Blends Retro Design With Modern Motoring By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ebike References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/velocipede-fogliaverde-e-bike/44145/) & [velocipede-fogliaverde.ch](http://www.velocipede-fogliaverde.ch/english/about-us/) The Velocipede Fogliaverde -- Italian for 'green leaf velocipede' -- is a brand new e-bike that doesn't just have a fun name but also provides a one-of-a-kind cycling experience thanks to the unique manner in which it fuses together modern e-bike technology with classic bicycle design. Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-urban-ebike), this new e-bike makes use of a [Zehus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detroit-bikes-electric-dbe) Bike+ rear hub, a key inclusion as it allows the bicycle to maintain a natural design. This e-drive offers an extra push at speeds up to 25 km/h. This Velocipede Fogliaverde well and truly proves that modern e-bike designs do not have to necessitate wackily futuristic aesthetics, and that you can have the best of both worlds by blending time-tested design with futuristic and eco-friendly performance factors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 87% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Fusion of Retro Design and Modern Technology:** Opportunity for creating products that combine classic aesthetics with cutting-edge features and functionality. - **Eco-friendly E-bike Solutions:** Opportunity to develop electric bikes that offer sustainable transportation options without compromising on style. - **Crowdfunding for Innovation:** Opportunity to leverage crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to finance and market innovative e-bike designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-bikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric bike industry. - **Design and Fashion:** Opportunities to create stylish and fashionable e-bike designs. - **Crowdfunding:** Opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators to raise funds for e-bike projects through crowdfunding platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegantly Lightweight E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegantly-lightweight-ebike.md) - [Vintage-Style Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-vintage.md) - [Folding Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-urban-ebike.md) - [High-Tech Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia.md) - [Featherweight Smart E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-smart-ebike.md) - [Moped-Mimicking eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-ebike.md) - [Subtly Sleek eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleek-ebike.md) - [Gear-Laden Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gearladen-folding-ebike.md) - [Bespoke Steel E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-ebike.md)