# Solar-Powered City Cars The Peugeot OMNI By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-powered-city-skipper-ben-hur-chariot-wheels-will-mince-jaywalkers References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-cars-peugeot-omni-sporty-aerodynamic-car-gets-powered-by-the-sun/) & [peugeot](http://www.peugeot.com/) The hottest thing about this little city skipper is the sun that powers it. The [Peugeot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-ev) [OMNI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-electric-scooter) has [solar panels on its sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter) to capture energy and store it in onboard lithium batteries. Since 95% of the cars in the city tool around with only one person in them, this two-seat concept car was designed to minimize wasted space. A carbon fiber body keeps the Peugeot OMNI strong without adding weight. **Implications** - The Peugeot OMNI is a fantastic car for both is eco inventiveness and its aesthetics. The hot little car looks like it just fell right out of a sci-fi movie. Do you think that this car or one like it will catch on any time soon in urban areas? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 90% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** Developing innovative vehicles that utilize solar power as alternative energy source - **Minimalist Cars:** Designing smaller vehicles to accommodate single users and reduce waste of space - **Carbon Fiber Body Cars:** Creating cars with strong yet lightweight carbon fiber bodies to improve overall performance ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Manufacturing eco-friendly cars with emphasis on solar-panels and carbon fiber material - **Renewable Energy:** Developing efficient solar panels to provide sustainable and alternative energy sources for transportation - **Sustainable Design:** Incorporating sustainable design principles to create eco-friendly and efficient vehicles ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.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) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md)