# Supersonic Eco Cars The Touch Down Car Tackles Some Serious Speed Records By Alex Scott | Published 2010-06-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-down-car References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/solar-powered-touch-down-car-moves-at-the-speed-of-an-aircraft/) & [icsid.org](http://www.icsid.org/feature/galleria/galleria244.htm) Unless you're racing to get to the grocery store in six seconds or less, this [Touch Down electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype) is probably not the vehicle you'd drive to run errands. The Touch Down car is the newest earth-friendly auto that is built to reach the [same speeds as a 747](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt). This makes it incredibly convenient--for instance, if you're late for a job interview, it can help you get there as quick as possible. Designer Guo Ke has certainly brought the racetrack to the street with the in-wheel drive and low-built chassis. The Touch Down car is powered by [six solar batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) so you know you won't be running out of juice while cruising the freeway at a gentle 450 mph. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 22% | 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 - **Supersonic Electric Vehicles:** The Touch Down car demonstrates the potential for electric vehicles to achieve speeds comparable to traditional gasoline-powered cars. - **In-wheel Drive Technology:** The in-wheel drive system of the Touch Down car presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in electric vehicle propulsion. - **Solar-powered Transportation:** The use of six solar batteries in the Touch Down car highlights the potential for solar energy to power high-speed vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The Touch Down car showcases the possibilities for innovation in the electric vehicle industry, particularly in terms of speed and energy efficiency. - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of solar batteries in the Touch Down car suggests opportunities for the renewable energy industry to support the transportation sector with sustainable power solutions. - **Green Technology:** The Touch Down car exemplifies the potential for disruptive innovation in the green technology industry by combining high performance with eco-friendly features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Speedy Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scout-terra-truck.md) - [Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concorde-20.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-su7-ultra.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md)