# Disassembling Electric Vehicles The Remora Concept Car Can be Taken Apart to Charge By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remora-concept-car References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/remora-electric-concept-car-features-a-detachable-battery-pack/) & [theloop.au](http://www.theloop.com.au/danielfitz/project/24810/industrial-design/remora-concept-car) In theory, [electric cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) are a brilliant idea, but in practice many people may find them to be a bit of a hassle. The Remora Concept Car has been conceived to remedy some of the problems that automobile owners may encounter, and namely to do with the way these machines need to charge. First of all, Daniel Fitzgerald designed a [compact fit for four people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster) that looks to exist as an efficient use of lightweight materials. Less power will be needed to keep this coupe running. More significantly however, this vehicle is composed to separate and codependent components which include the cabin itself, and the hitched [battery pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges) that connects to the caboose. The beauty of the trailer storage cell for the Remora Concept Car is that it can be detached and taken inside to recharge where inner city owners are less likely to have full garages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for automakers to explore creating electric vehicles with detachable components for easier charging. - **Lightweight Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for automakers to develop lightweight electric vehicles for greater energy efficiency. - **Innovative Electric Vehicle Charging:** Opportunity to explore creative and convenient ways to charge electric vehicles for urban car owners. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for automakers to disrupt the industry by creating modular and lightweight electric vehicles that address charging challenges. - **Energy Industry:** Opportunity for increased market penetration of electric cars to disrupt the traditional gasoline-powered car market and change energy consumption patterns. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity to develop innovative charging solutions and to create smarter and more efficient electric vehicle technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-electro-2.md) - [Inductive Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vixen-electric-sports-kit-car.md) - [Mobile Car-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Compact EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-chargers.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md)