# Safari-Style Eco Vehicles Volteis V + Strives to Put You in Touch with Your Natural Surroundings By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volteis-v References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/volteis-v-by-philippe-starck-less-and-more/) & [starck](http://www.starck.com/en/design/categories/vehicles/cars.html) The Volteis V+ may first strike you as the sort of conveyance you might find on a golf course, touring the grounds of a large park or taking tourists out on wildlife tours. In fact, this concept car is proposed for [urban transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strutt-ev1), encouraging drivers to consider travel in a very different light. Designer Philippe Starck speaks of the way that consumers have come to appreciate automobiles, making specs like speed, cost, comfort and streamlined appearances the priority. This [electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity) expresses divergent prime concerns, namely cost efficiency, lightness in weight and a respect for and a connection to the environment. The Volteis V+ uses less, wastes less and -- with just a [thin windshield](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle) and a removable tarp top -- invites motorists to interact with the surrounding world on their journey. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Electric Transportation:** The Volteis V+ concept car proposes a different approach to urban transportation, prioritizing cost efficiency, lightness in weight, and a connection to the environment. - **Sustainable Design:** The Volteis V+ embodies a design philosophy that focuses on using less, wasting less, and respecting the environment, offering opportunities for sustainable innovation in various industries. - **Nature-inspired Experiences:** The Volteis V+ encourages motorists to interact with their natural surroundings during travel, creating opportunities for industries to develop safari-style experiences in urban environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by adopting cost-efficient, lightweight, and environmentally friendly designs for urban transportation. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can capitalize on the nature-inspired experiences offered by the Volteis V+ by developing safari-style tours and eco-friendly transportation services. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The electric vehicle manufacturing industry can benefit from the sustainable design principles of the Volteis V+ by incorporating them into their production processes and creating environmentally conscious vehicles for urban transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-gentravel-concept.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-van-life-autonomous-vehicle.md) - [Low-Speed Golf Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cru.md) - [Future Urban Mobility Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md)