# Futuristic Solar-Powered Trucks The Skylon is a Futuristic Long-Distance Vehicle By manzil | Published 2010-09-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylon References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/volvo-skylon-truck-features-solar-roof-for-sustainable-freight-transport/) Designed by Nikita Kalinin, a student from the Art Center College of Design, this futuristic long-distance cargo truck 'Skylon' was created for [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-xc). The design of Skylon is based on an eco concept which aims to help maintain an emission-free environment. The truck is [solar-powered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dianai-solar-sailer) and the roof consists a solar panel that converts energy from the sun into electric power. The Skylon also features an [auxiliary-powered trailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ae1) to ensure uninterrupted transportation if solar energy runs short. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 36% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Transportation:** Opportunities for innovation in developing and implementing solar-powered transportation options, such as cargo trucks and trailers, to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. - **Futuristic Vehicle Design:** Innovative futuristic designs, like the Skylon, that prioritize eco-friendly features and sustainability, creating opportunities to push the limits of vehicle design and engineering. - **Alternative Energy Sources:** Continued exploration and implementation of alternative energy sources in the transportation industry, like solar power, can lead to new developments and reliance on renewable energy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore alternative energy sources and innovative vehicle designs, like solar-powered cargo trucks and trailers, to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities for innovation in developing and implementing alternative energy sources, like solar power, for use in the transportation industry, creating new ways to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. - **Design and Engineering:** Innovative vehicle designs and engineering solutions, like the eco-friendly Skylon, present opportunities for pushing the limits of vehicle design and engineering to create more eco-friendly transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Cabin-Free Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-truck.md) - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Angular Enclosed Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cargo-bike.md) - [Solar-Powered Refrigerated Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-eye-shipping-trucks.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-coffee-truck.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md)