# Solar-Powered Cargo Vans This Electric Van is Outfitted With a Sizeable Rooftop Solar Array By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-11-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/automotive/edisonfuture-solarized-electric-su-van-pickup/) & [edisonfuture](https://edisonfuture.com/)  EdisonFuture, a company that was founded recently as a subsidiary of international renewable energy firm SPI Energy, is introducing an innovative electric van The EF1-V electric van makes use of the company's proprietary EF1-T electric truck platform. Although it may be described as a van, the vehicle also offers several features that are more akin to SUVs, particularly when it comes to its exterior design and aesthetic. In terms of functionality, the EF1-V embraces the van ethos by offering [sliding side doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-and-plugvan) and outswinging rear doors to allow for easy access to its capacious interior. With payload space ranging from between 260 and 400 cubic feet, the EF1-V electric van is designed to service a range of cargo capacities and applications. With a [rooftop solar array](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-golf-cart) to capture and convert sunlight into energy to power itself, this electric van could go a long way towards reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with cargo transportation. Image Credit: EdisonFuture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Cargo Vans:** The trend towards electric cargo vans is disrupting the traditional reliance on gas-fueled delivery trucks and creating opportunities for innovative renewable energy solutions. - **Renewable Energy Integration:** Innovations like rooftop solar arrays integrated into cargo vans is creating opportunities for greater renewable energy integration into the transportation industry. - **Multi-use Vehicles:** The trend towards cargo vans that incorporate features of SUVs is disrupting traditional vehicle classifications and creating opportunities for multi-use vehicles that can serve both cargo transportation and passenger needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry is being disrupted by the trend towards electric cargo vans and the need for cleaner, more sustainable delivery options. - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of rooftop solar arrays into cargo vans is creating opportunities for the renewable energy industry to expand into the transportation sector. - **Logistics:** The logistics industry can benefit from multi-use cargo vans that can serve a variety of purposes, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-electro.md) - [Emissions-Free Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-transit-phev-eco-evolution.md) - [Eco Commerce-Ready Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-townstar.md) - [Electric Cargo-Hauling Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolv-elm-mobility.md) - [Solar-Powered Refrigerated Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-eye-shipping-trucks.md) - [Electric Van Fleets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vans1.md) - [All-Electric Commercial Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-etransit-custom.md) - [Supercharged Off-Grid Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offgrid-camper-van.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md)