# Fiery Insect EVs The Solenopsis Invicta Electric Car is Inspired by the Fire Ant By Michael Hines | Published 2012-05-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solenopsis-invicta-electric-car References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/solenopsis-invicta-ev-lovechild-red-fire-ant-mars-rover.html) & [marcoaureliogalan.blogspot](http://www.marcoaureliogalan.blogspot.com/) The Solenopsis Invicta Electric Car may look like a futuristic cement mixer, but it's actually a [single-seat EV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) designed for the future. Designer Marco Aurelio Galan Henriquez designed this vehicle with the noble, colorful and occasionally dangerous (lethal) fire ant as his inspiration. [Fire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-eau-de-parfum) ants are renowned for taking down large animals -- and the occasional human -- with sheer numbers. The Solenopsis Invicta Electric Car isn't designed to kill, but it does share other traits with the fire ant, such as a flexible and [shock-proof outer shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lac-hong-900-lx). A car designed solely for one may not match the needs of today's driver, but things could quickly change once cities and streets become more and more crowded. Mark it down: animal-inspired cars are out, and insect-inspired cars are in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Insect-inspired Cars:** Opportunity to develop electric vehicles that take design inspiration from the unique characteristics of insects, such as flexibility and shock-proof outer shells. - **Single-seat Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity to create compact, single-seat electric cars that are better suited for crowded cities and streets. - **Creative Design Experiences:** Opportunity to explore unconventional design inspirations, such as insects, to create eye-catching and innovative electric cars. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to incorporate insect-inspired designs and develop compact, single-seat electric vehicles for urban environments. - **Electric Vehicle:** Opportunity for the electric vehicle industry to explore new design possibilities and cater to the demand for compact, environmentally-friendly cars for urban commuting. - **Industrial Design:** Opportunity for industrial designers to push boundaries and experiment with creative design concepts, drawing inspiration from insects and other unconventional sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [AI-Powered Beehive Farming Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2035-moving-beehive-mobility.md) - [Electric Superhero Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p64-lancehead.md) - [Inductive Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vixen-electric-sports-kit-car.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md)