# Solar-Powered Paint Jobs The Solis Concept Car Gathers Energy Through Its Exterior By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis-concept-car References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/futuristically-designed-solis-concept-ev-has-an-energy-generating-exterior/) & [mikabecktor](http://www.mikabecktor.com/) The Solis concept car is one of the sleekest solar cars you may ever lay eyes on. This car was designed by Mika Becktor, and runs off of solar power extracted through its exterior. The Solis concept car would be powered by four [in-wheel engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) that draw power from an on-board battery. Making solar cars more aesthetically appealing is key to getting the mass market to accept them. While just a concept, Solis is a step in the right direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 31% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Solar Cars:** Designing aesthetically appealing solar-powered cars for the mass market. - **Exterior Energy Collection:** Gathering solar energy through a car's exterior surface. - **In-wheel Engines:** Developing power systems using in-wheel engines to improve the efficiency of solar cars. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Innovating solar car design and technology to create more efficient, cost-effective cars. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing new technologies for capturing and storing solar energy. - **Paint and Coating:** Creating paint and coating solutions that can transform any surface into a solar power generator. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-landcraft.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Bespoke Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sollei-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md)