# Dedicated Electric Transport Pathways The BMW Vision E³ Way Encourages Efficient Travel By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-e-way References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/bmw-vision-e3-way-elevated-urban-mobility/52311/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0276388EN/innovative-urban-mobility-concepts-for-the-future-elevated-road-concept-bmw-vision-e) Urban areas around the world are seeing exponential growth which is increasing vehicular congestion, so the [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-ce-02) Vision E³ Way has been created to offer a new solution to ease overcrowding. The pathway would offer residents using scooters, [small electric motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6) and eBikes the ability to get around in a dedicated section that is completely separate from areas where traditional cars drive. This would help to accelerate the ability for inhabitants to get around and has been created with [Shanghai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-r-ryzr-ev) in mind, which is presently dealing with the effects of overpopulation and high pollution levels. The BMW Vision E³ Way, which stands for "elevated, electric and efficient," would allow vehicles to hit a top speed of up to 15mph, which would offer commuters a far better way to get around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dedicated Electric Pathways:** Creating dedicated electric pathways for small vehicles could be a disruptive trend for transportation, as it can help ease congestion and reduce pollution in urban areas. - **Efficient Urban Mobility:** Promoting efficient urban mobility through infrastructure investments such as the BMW Vision E³ Way is a trend that can drive innovation for the transportation industry. - **Micro-mobility:** The rise of micro-mobility and the need for dedicated pathways for electric scooters, bikes, and motorcycles presents an opportunity for the transportation industry to innovate and adapt to changing mobility needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The BMW Vision E³ Way presents an opportunity for the automotive industry to increase the popularity of electric scooters, bikes, and motorcycles, while designing new products to fit these pathways. - **Urban Infrastructure:** Building dedicated electric pathways can disrupt the urban infrastructure industry by promoting sustainable transportation systems in overcrowded cities. - **Micro-mobility Services:** Creating micro-mobility services that integrate with dedicated electric pathways can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-04-vagabund-moto-concept.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Crowded Cityscape Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/didi-bike.md) - [Urban-Centric Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ce-02.md) - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-x-nvidia.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md)