# Recyclable Electric Cars Simply City is a Lightweight Eco-Car Concept By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-city References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/simplycity-electric-vehicle-for-eco-utilization/) & [eco-mobilite](http://www.eco-mobilite.com/nouveau/vehicules.php?id=12) Simply City is a lightweight EV that is perfect for urban drivers. This eco-car would be made out of weight-reducing recyclable materials like hemp fiber and wood. This would cut Simply City’s weight by about 30%, increasing the range of its [electric engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-compact-architecture). Simply City would come in three models: [van, truck and sedan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolv-elm-mobility). Click on the links provided to learn more about this [lightweight eco city cruiser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors). **Implications** - With so many new harmful elements emerging each day, consumers are seeking out ways to be more green-friendly. Products that feature an eco-conscious aspect are appealing to those who want to protect the planet without sacrificing anything in their lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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's Driving This Trend - **Recyclable Materials in Car Manufacturing:** The use of weight-reducing recyclable materials in car manufacturing presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Lightweight Electric Cars:** The development and production of lightweight EVs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The trend towards eco-friendly transportation presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry and beyond. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The lightweight and eco-friendly nature of Simply City's design could disrupt the traditional automotive manufacturing industry. - **Sustainable Materials Manufacturing:** The trend towards using recyclable materials in manufacturing presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable materials manufacturing. - **Urban Transportation:** Lightweight and eco-friendly EVs like Simply City present an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the urban transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Single-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Practical Cubic EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md)