# Easy Storage Mini Cars The 'Smart For-Us' Concept Pickup Combines Style and Sustainability By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-for-us-concept-pickup References: [motorward](http://www.motorward.com/2012/01/2012-naias-smart-for-us/) & [dailytech](http://www.dailytech.com/NAIAS) The 'Smart For-Us' concept pickup, presented by Smart at NAIAS 2012, is a vision for a larger and more functional Smart car. The new model would feature a [75 HP electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-dmax-ev), a 17.6 kw/h lithium battery pack, and will be capable of going zero to 60 mph in five seconds. The [two-passenger Smart For-Us concept pickup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) will also feature a loading bay behind the seats that facilitates storage in the pickup bed. The pickup bed is also equipped with two slits for the front wheels of [eco-bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastport-equad) and a docking station to charge the bikes. In addition to 11.6 cubic feet of space, the car has the look of a sport utility vehicle. While that's still considerably smaller than an average pickup truck, the Smart For-Us pickup is a compromise between environment-friendly and functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mini Electric Cars with Storage Capabilities:** The development of mini electric cars with additional storage capabilities provides an opportunity for car manufacturers to cater to consumers who value functionality and sustainability. - **Electric Bike Integration with Pickup Trucks:** The rise of electric bike sales coupled with the integration of pickup trucks to accommodate them can provide businesses with an opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend towards eco-friendly transportation. - **Functional Electric Cars:** The concept of creating functional electric cars that can compete with traditional gas-powered cars in terms of speed and storage represents a significant disruption within the automotive industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can benefit from the increasing demand for eco-friendly yet functional transportation, particularly by investing in the development of electric cars that cater to consumers' storage needs. - **Bike Industry:** The bike industry can leverage the increasing popularity of electric bikes by partnering with pickup truck manufacturers to offer convenient charging and storage solutions for riders. - **Sustainability Industry:** The increasing demand for sustainable modes of transportation presents an opportunity for businesses in the sustainability industry to develop technologies and products that cater to this growing trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Miniature Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telo.md) - [Mini Off-Road Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pickup-truck.md) - [Inaugural Midsized Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5.md) - [Conceptual Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pickup-trucks.md) - [Muscular Pickup Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-yuga-pickup-truck-concept.md) - [Rapid Charge Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-suv-ev.md) - [Curvaceous EV Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickup-electric-vehicle.md) - [Spacious Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado.md) - [Efficient Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suv-electric.md)