# Ecosaving Small Cars The Peugeot BB1 is Wee, Green and Mean By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-bb1 References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/09/peugeots-tiny-bb1-concept-car-looks-to-improve-urban-mobility.html) & [peugeot](http://www.peugeot.com) Car makers are consistently leaning towards making their cars smaller and more eco-friendly, and the tiny Peugeot BB1 is no exception to this. In fact, it may become the rule. Cutting edge indeed, as the Peugeot BB1 is rewriting the playbook on car-making. Measuring just over 8 feet in length, it can seat four people, and is completely electric. And similar to the motorcycles and scooters it was inspired by, the brake and gas controls are mounted on the car's steering handles. And the most cool part is that the motors are located in each of the rear wheels. Undoubtedly the Peugeot BB1 is the next stage in car manufacturing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Cars:** The trend of making smaller, eco-friendly cars like the Peugeot BB1 is creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the electric car industry. - **Micro Cars:** The trend of making micro cars like the Peugeot BB1 opens up opportunities for innovation in urban mobility and car sharing services. - **Integrated Controls:** The trend of integrating brake and gas controls into car steering handles, like the Peugeot BB1, offers opportunities to innovate in the car control technology industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Car Industry:** The Peugeot BB1 design can inspire disruptive innovation in the electric car industry to make eco-friendly cars that are smaller and more efficient. - **Urban Mobility Industry:** Innovation in the urban mobility industry, like designing micro cars such as the Peugeot BB1, has a potential to revolutionize city transportation and reduce carbon footprint. - **Car Control Technology Industry:** Integrating the brake and gas controls into the steering handle, like the Peugeot BB1, can launch disruptive innovation in the car control technology industry towards making cars more accessible and easier to maneuver. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Bright Miniature Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topolino-ev.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md)