# Green Commuter Makes a Statement Thunderbolt Electric Scooter By Ayman | Published 2008-02-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-electric-scooter References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/02/25/born-to-be-mild/) The **Thunderbolt [Electric Scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-es-storm-pro)** Concept by Henrik Björkman does not break new grounds when it comes to technological advances, but this sexy [environment-friendly scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter) has a loud and clear message for you. Down with combustible engines! The scooter's design emphasizes a curvy hole where the engine is traditionally placed. The result is a not-so-subtle protest against combustible engine use. The Thunderbolt has a range of around 70 KM/H on a three hour charge. **Implications** - With so many different harmful elements emerging each day, modern consumers are looking for ones that will protect the planet. Products that promote a sustainable lifestyle appeal to those who want to stay green. Companies could develop more items like this in order to appeal to a wider audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Sustainable Transportation:** Opportunity to develop environmentally-friendly vehicles that appeal to consumers seeking a sustainable lifestyle. - **Protest Design:** Opportunity to create products with design elements that symbolize a protest or statement against harmful practices. - **Consumer Demand for Green Products:** Opportunity to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly products by developing more items that promote a sustainable lifestyle. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing and producing electric vehicles that prioritize sustainability. - **Industrial Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating products with design elements that convey a message or protest. - **Sustainable Product Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing more eco-friendly items that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Electric Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md) - [Long-Distance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Electric Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-livewire.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-04-vagabund-moto-concept.md) - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md) - [Legacy Brand Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambretta-elettra-scooter.md) - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Ultra-Modern Urbanite Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1.md)