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# Sun-Powered Concept Cars
The Renault Kidma Transports and Protects

By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-09-17 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-kidma
References: [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/renault-kidma-concept-offers-clean-green-mobility/) & [renault](http://www.renault.com/en/innovation/l-univers-du-design/pages/concept-cars.aspx)

With the ongoing number of [eco-friendly cars emerging from major companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-interiors), [Renault](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-scenic-etech-electric) has created yet another eco concept car dubbed the Renault Kidma. This green mobile utilizes [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) and charges as it parks.

What makes the Renault Kidma different than other concept vehicles is its exterior walls. When parked, the walls open to allow air flow into the vehicle, cooling down the car from the heat of the sun.

**Implications** - As we continue to progress rapidly into the newfound eco-conscious society of the 2000s, it's easy to appreciate products like the Renault Kidma for their aim to improve the quality of life of consumers while providing a pragmatic service.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Eco-friendly Cars:** Automotive companies can capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly cars by developing innovative concepts like the Renault Kidma that utilize solar energy and offer unique features.
- **Solar-powered Vehicles:** The use of solar energy in vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers to create cars that can charge while parked and reduce dependence on traditional fuel sources.
- **Air Flow Technology:** The incorporation of air flow technology in vehicles, as showcased by the Renault Kidma, allows for natural cooling and energy efficiency, paving the way for more sustainable transportation options.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by focusing on developing eco-friendly vehicles that harness alternative energy sources such as solar power.
- **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies have the potential to contribute to the transportation sector by providing innovative solutions for harnessing and utilizing solar power in vehicles.
- **Design and Manufacturing:** The design and manufacturing industry can play a crucial role in creating sustainable mobility solutions by incorporating innovative concepts like air flow technology into vehicles to improve energy efficiency and user experience.

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