# Fully-Electric Touring Motorcycles VOLTERRA Motors' Next Bike is Designed by Master's Students By Colin Smith | Published 2022-12-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volterra-motors References: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/12/20/2577070/0/en/VOLTERRA-Motors-Announces-Collaboration-with-Instituto-Europeo-di-Design-to-Develop-Next-Generation-Electric-Motorcycle-Prototype.html) & [volterramotors](https://volterramotors.com/?A)  '[VOLTERRA Global Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtf-dirt-bike-series),' an electric motorcycle manufacturer based in the United States, has enlisted the help of students from the Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Turin, Italy, to design a [fully electric touring motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raptee-t30). The project took place during the first semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, with 25 transportation design students at IED submitting concepts for a two-wheeled bike concept, knowing it would fall under the VOLTERRA Motors brand. The winning design was selected for further development and is expected to have a range of over 250 miles, with a modern and sleek appearance and cutting-edge user interface technology. [Volterra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volterra) is committed to developing clean alternatives in the power sports industry while maintaining the range, safety, and riding sensations of traditional gasoline-powered motorcycles. The IED is an international group with 12 campuses in Italy, Spain, and Brazil. It focuses on teaching students to be ahead of the curve through a combination of theory and practice, using design as a universal language for change. Image Credit: VOLTERRA Motors ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborative design initiatives between businesses and educational institutions allow for innovative ideas and fresh perspectives on traditional industries. - **Electric Vehicle Technologies:** Development of electric vehicle technologies for traditional, gasoline-powered transportation industries offers opportunities for growth and innovation. - **Sustainable Power Sources:** Incorporation of sustainable power sources within the power sports industry allows for sustainable transportation alternatives that meet both consumer and environmental needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Electric motorcycle manufacturers must incorporate modern interface technologies to remain competitive in the evolving electric vehicle market. - **Transportation Design:** Collaboration between transportation design students and manufacturers offers opportunities to innovate and disrupt traditional transportation industries. - **Power Sports Industry:** Incorporation of sustainable and electric power alternatives within the power sports industry offers opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves and meet growing consumer demand for sustainable transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Powersports Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtf-dirt-bike-series.md) - [Electric Luxury Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experia-green-tourer.md) - [60s-Inspired Electric Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-turner.md) - [Track-Ready Electric Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v21l.md) - [Cutting-Edge Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/te1.md) - [High-Performance Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davinci-dc100-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Elegant Accessible Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarform-vera.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodryft.md) - [Chic EV Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senmenti-0-electric-motorcycle.md)