# Today's Greenest Cars The 28 Most Eco-Friendly Vehicles of 2009 By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-of-green-cars-2009-greenest-vehicles References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/02/15/automobiles/0215-altcars_28.html) Clearly eco cars rule because of their friendliness to the earth, but this gallery of 28 green automobiles is proof there are also very beautiful models on the [eco car market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-every1-concept). Well, one of them is anyway, and the others are pretty darn cool. I love the first car, called the Aptera 2e, due out in late 2009. The price is estimated to be between $25,000 to $45,000 per car, which is not bad for something so beautiful. Unquestionably, the [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) [Volt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-alpine) wins best name, hands down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 8% | 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 Cars:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of more eco-friendly vehicles with attractive designs. - **Green Automobiles:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating a wider range of aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious cars. - **Chevrolet Volt:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in the branding and marketing of eco-friendly vehicles with unique and appealing names. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Innovation potential within the automotive industry to produce more eco-friendly vehicles with improved aesthetics. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electric vehicle industry through the development of cost-effective and visually appealing models. - **Sustainable Transportation Industry:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the sustainable transportation sector by offering eco-friendly vehicles that combine style with environmental consciousness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fuel-Efficient Low Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius.md) - [Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prologue.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Exquisitely Elegant Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-electric-car.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Safe-Focused Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90-ev-suv.md) - [Electric Five-Door Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fivedoor-cars.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md)