# Automotive Eco Hybrids The Plug-in Electric Tricycle is a Green Urban Vehicle By manzil | Published 2010-12-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plug-in-electric-tricycle References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/pite-concept-electric-trike-for-a-modern-living-urban-inhabitant/) Designers Lorenz Nasdal and Laurent Hompesch’s 'Plug-in Electric Tricycle' is a conceptual [electric bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder). Designed to meet the needs of eco-conscious city riders, the 'Plug-in Electric Tricycle' combines the features of a scooter and a car for perfect urban mobility. The [electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) features wheel hub motors powered by a built-in battery. The flexibility of the rear wheel also allows the vehicle to be parked with ease, making for the ideal [urban transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tris-ev) piece for work or play. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Bicycles:** The rise of plug-in electric tricycles and bicycles offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the urban transportation industry. - **Green Mobility:** The increasing demand for eco-conscious vehicles like plug-in electric tricycles creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Urban Transportation:** The emergence of compact and versatile vehicles like plug-in electric tricycles presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation sector. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Bicycles:** The electric bicycle industry can capitalize on the growing popularity of plug-in electric tricycles and bicycles. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the potential to benefit from the demand for eco-conscious vehicles like plug-in electric tricycles. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore the opportunities presented by compact and versatile vehicles like plug-in electric tricycles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Customizable Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maven-urban-etrike.md) - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-concept-trike.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike1.md) - [Shapeshifting Trunk-Friendly Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pxid-a1.md)