# Electronics Company Cars Launches Sony Unveiled the VISION-S Prototype, a New Electric Car By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-01-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visions-prototype References: [thenextweb](https://thenextweb.com/cars/2020/01/07/in-a-shocking-announcement-sony-just-unveiled-an-electric-car/) & [sony.net](https://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/vision-s/spec.html) [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-car), the renowned Japanese producer of consumer and professional electronics, gaming, and entertainment technologies, recently expanded its business model with the launch of a new electric car -- the VISION-S Prototype. The Sony VISION-S Prototype boasts "[33 sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensor-system1), including a CMOS sensor and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor (both of which are typically used in cameras) to detect objects and people accurately outside and inside the car." Additionally, it features a [Solid State LiDar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidar-systems) that is able to gauge and map the vehicle's surrounding area to avoid any collision sand drive safely. Moreover, the new electric car can reach 0-100 km per hour in only 4.8 seconds. In regards to in-car entertainment, Sony's VISION-S Prototype includes a panoramic screen in the front and on the dashboard complemented by Sony’s “360 reality audio” surround sound technology. Image Credit: Sony ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative features and technologies for electric vehicles, such as advanced sensors and collision avoidance systems. - **In-car Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive in-car entertainment experiences using technologies like panoramic screens and surround sound technology. - **Sensor Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of sensor technology in various industries beyond traditional applications, such as using CMOS and ToF sensors in cars for object and people detection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with consumer electronics companies to integrate advanced technology and sensors into electric cars, enhancing safety and performance. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage expertise in electronics and entertainment technologies to enter the electric vehicle market and revolutionize in-car experiences. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with automotive companies to develop cutting-edge in-car entertainment systems that provide immersive experiences for passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech Brand Vehicle Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-car.md) - [Collaborative Electric Vehicle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-initiative.md) - [Collaboration Prototype Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-ev.md) - [Game Controller Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-sedan.md) - [Electric Mobility Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela.md) - [Cutting Edge EV Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-studio.md) - [Mobility Tech Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-honda-mobility.md) - [Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonebrand-electric-sedans.md) - [In-Car Gaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-afeela-ev.md)