# Bug-Like Electrocabs The TLC Unicab Could Be New York's Cab of Tomorrow By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tlc-unicab References: [thetaxioftomorrow](http://thetaxioftomorrow.com/) The futuristic look of the TLC Unicab (The New York Taxi and Limosine Commission) is a comprehensive design to incorporate efficiency, safety, energy and comfort. The new design has been in the works for almost two years and is a four-seater car that contains numerous eco features that aim to make up for the detrimental state of New York taxis today. The all-electric car will feature solar panels on the roof and break energy conservation. The TLC Unicab actually looks pretty cool, although a bit bug-like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic Design:** The TLC Unicab's futuristic design presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in transportation and automotive industries. - **Eco-friendly Features:** The incorporation of eco-friendly features in the TLC Unicab opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in sustainable energy and green technology sectors. - **Efficient and Safe Transportation:** The emphasis on efficiency and safety in the TLC Unicab creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation and automotive industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The TLC Unicab's design and features have the potential to disrupt the transportation industry by introducing new concepts for city transport. - **Automotive:** The TLC Unicab's unique design and energy-saving features present disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Green Technology:** The eco-friendly elements of the TLC Unicab can drive disruptive innovation in the green technology industry by showcasing sustainable solutions for transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eride-taxi.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utv.md) - [Rideshare-Targeted Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-car.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md)