# Smartphone-Powering Skateboards The Chargeboard Features a Power Box that Can Charge Your Phone By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-09-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chargeboard References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/09/25/The-Sweetest-Skateboard-In-Town/) & [homesandhues](http://www.homesandhues.com/This-Skateboard-Can-Help-Power-Your-Cell-Phone/) Heightening the skateboarding experience with more technological appeal, the Chargeboard features a clever powerbox that can power up your smartphone devices. Not having a power source with you while out and about can be quite the hassle, but the Chargeboard is here to make cruising around town much more mobile-friendly. Specially designed to collect [kinetic energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-generating-soccer-ball) as the board travels along, the Chargeboard is able to collect enough energy after an hour of skating to [power any mobile device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-batterycharging-device). Also featuring a dock, USB port and speakers for use, this [unique skateboard design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard) will have everything you need for on-the-go media entertainment. While not in production just yet, the Charge board will definitely have boarders waiting in line to try out this unique skating device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone-powering Skateboards:** Opportunity for skateboarding industry to integrate technology and offer mobile charging solutions. - **Kinetic Energy Collection:** Potential for developing technologies that harness kinetic energy for charging devices on-the-go. - **Integrated Entertainment Systems:** Possibility to create skateboards with built-in speakers, USB ports, and media capabilities for enhanced user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboarding:** Skateboarding companies can explore technological advancements to innovate their products and attract tech-savvy customers. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for renewable energy companies to develop and integrate kinetic energy collection technologies into various applications. - **Mobile Accessories:** Mobile accessory industry can create charging solutions designed specifically for skateboarding and other kinetic activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Backpack-Adhering Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard.md) - [Three-in-One Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargepuck.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Power-Providing Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solove-power-bank.md) - [Carbon Fiber Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-electric-skateboard-concept.md)