# Solar-Powered E-Bikes The Leaos Solar E-Bike is Fitted With Solar Panels By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-ebike References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/leaos-solar-e-bike/36033/) & [leaos](http://www.leaos.com/index.php/en/) The Leaos Solar e-bike is an e-bike whose frame is embedded with solar panels, a setup that makes it possible to use the bike in an energy independent way at specific usage levels. The e-bike is equipped with an auto pedal-assist system as well as an electric drive setting. This makes it possible for the bike to be fully self-sufficient at so-called 'medium usage' levels, meaning up to 20 km per day in pedal-assist mode or 16 km in electric drive mode. At these usage levels, the battery won't die completely as the solar panels will continually charge the batteries -- as long as there is light available. The Leaos Solar e-bike is only the latest in a long line of vehicles that prove that the automotive and transportation industries are at the forefront of exploiting solar energy technologies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 46% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Transport:** Solar-powered vehicles and transportation options are gaining popularity, offering a sustainable and renewable energy source. - **Auto Pedal-assist System:** Auto pedal-assist systems offer a new level of convenience and ease for using electric bikes and other personal transportation devices. - **Energy-independent E-bikes:** E-bikes with embedded solar panels offer the opportunity to be energy independent while using renewable and sustainable energy sources for transportation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Bicycle Industry:** Electric bike manufacturers can take advantage of solar-powered technology to offer new and innovative products to consumers. - **Alternative Energy Industry:** Alternative energy companies can explore the use of solar-powered vehicles as a sustainable transportation option. - **Personal Transportation Industry:** Personal transportation companies can expand their offerings to include solar-powered options to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-landcraft.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [E-Bike Charging Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikeflex.md) - [Energy-Efficient E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventon-soltera.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Self-Charging E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-bike-design.md)