# Futuristic Open-Air Cars The Stellar P-Eco Vehicle by Jung-Hoon Kim By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-eco-vehicle References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/p-eco-electric-vehicle-tunes-a-fine-cord-with-the-environment/) Although it looks a bit too sci-fi for the desert, The P-Eco vehicle definitely looks at home since the lack of a roof may prove annoying in other climates. Designed by Jung-Hoon Kim, the P-Eco vehicle is an [electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next) is actually made to make life easier in the city. Equipped with our piezoelectric devices on the front and rear of the driver’s seat, according to Naresh Chauhan, it begins charging as soon as the ignition is turned on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 83% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Open-air Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for open-air car designs that are specifically tailored for urban environments. - **Piezoelectric Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the use of piezoelectric devices in vehicles to harness and convert energy for charging purposes. - **Electric Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focus on the development of electric cars that prioritize convenience and adaptability to urban lifestyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional car designs to create open-air vehicles that cater to specific urban challenges and preferences. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of piezoelectric technology in other applications to maximize energy efficiency and sustainability. - **Urban Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop electric vehicles that prioritize urban convenience and address the unique transportation needs of city dwellers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Electric Glamping Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-vehicle1.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Adaptive Interior EV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-scenic-etech-electric.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md)