E-cigs surge in popularity Pictures E-cigs surge in popularity Chloe Lamb enjoys an electronic cigarette at the Vapor Shark store in Miami, Fla., Sept. E-cigarette manufacturers have seen a surge in popularity for the battery-powered devices that give users a vapor filled experience with nicotine and other additives, like flavoring. The devices' growing popularity may not be confined to adults. A recent government study suggests e-cigarette use is on the rise among middle and high school students. Find out more about how e-cigarettes are made and sold... Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images