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Top 65 Transportation Trends in August

From Handcrafted Bamboo Bikes to Gasoline Delivery Apps

— August 27, 2016 — Autos
The top August 2016 transportation ideas can be described as ones that embrace both technology and ingenuity in order to push what will be possible in the future of cars, bikes, yachts and other new vehicle concepts.

Autonomous off-road vehicles, smartwatches designed specifically for truck drivers and single-liter 3D-printed cars are just a few of the most impressive projects to be explored by key players in the transportation industry in recent months.

While 3D printing is becoming more prevalent in the transportation industry, so are the use of unconventional materials. For instance, Ford is using agave waste from Jose Cuervo plantations in order to create eco-friendly car parts, while bread-based 'Carbon Foam' is being used as airline insulation and researchers are developing biodiesel from sewage.
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Next-Gen Car Commercials
Next-Gen Car Commercials
The 'Blackbird' Could Completely Change How Car Commercials Are Shot
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63
Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles
Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles
Land Rover is Conducting All-Terrain Self-Driving Research
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62
Next Generation Electric Cars
Next Generation Electric Cars
The Tesla Model S for Kids is Designed for Young Car Fans
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61
Sewage-Based Biodiesels
Sewage-Based Biodiesels
These Consumable Biodiesels Will Be Made with Sewage Water
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60
Tequila-Based Car Parts
Tequila-Based Car Parts
Ford Repurposes Waste Agave from Jose Cuervo Plantations to Build Cars
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59
Turbocharged Czech Supercars
Turbocharged Czech Supercars
This Large Family Car Offers Mindblowing Performance Specs
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58
Solar-Powered E-Vehicles
Solar-Powered E-Vehicles
Hanergy's Innovative E-Vehicles Never Need To Be Plugged In
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57
Automotive Wi-Fi Campaigns
Automotive Wi-Fi Campaigns
Audi's 'Wi-Fi Hacking' Stunt Used Network Names to Share Info
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56
Functional Origami Canoes
Functional Origami Canoes
ONAK's Fold-Up Canoes Let Anyone Explore the Water
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55
Electric Taxi Fleets
Electric Taxi Fleets
HDT Singapore Taxi's Entire Fleet Runs on Electricity Instead of Gas
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54
Luxury Car Museums
Luxury Car Museums
Bologna's Lamborghini Museum Celebrates the Auto Brand's History
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53
Heavy-Hauling Trucks
Heavy-Hauling Trucks
Ford's Heavy-Duty Truck Weighs Less But Can Haul More Than Ever
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52
Car-Customizing Facilities
Car-Customizing Facilities
Jaguar's Technical Centre Lets Car Buyers Work With Company Designers
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51
Commemorative Sports Cars
Commemorative Sports Cars
Ford's Special Edition Car Pays Tribute to Glory At Le Mans
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50
Manga-Inspired Car Concepts
Manga-Inspired Car Concepts
The Toyota GT86 Concept is Inspired By Japanese Manga Comics
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49
Eco-Friendly Limousines
Eco-Friendly Limousines
This BMW Limousine Offers Fuel-Efficient Electric Driving Modes
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48
Ferocious British Roadsters
Ferocious British Roadsters
This Limited Edition Vehicle Marks the Spitfire's 80th Anniversary
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47
Gasoline Delivery Apps
Gasoline Delivery Apps
The 'Filld' App Circumvents Gas Stations for Drivers
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46
Crowdsourced Car Advertisements
Crowdsourced Car Advertisements
StickerRide Lets Users Earn Money by Posting Ads on Their Cars
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45
Bread-Based Airplane Insulation
Bread-Based Airplane Insulation
A Chinese Lab has Created 'Carbon Foam' from Burning Bread
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44
Classy Compact Sedans
Classy Compact Sedans
The Renault Megane Promises a Lavishly Equipped Interior
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43
Submerged Transportation Bridges
Submerged Transportation Bridges
The Norwegian Fjords Floating Tunnel Places Traffic Underwater
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42
Fighter Jet-Inspired Cars
Fighter Jet-Inspired Cars
This New Ford Mustang is Inspired By a World War II Fighter-Bomber
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41
Electric Transport Trucks
Electric Transport Trucks
Mercedes-Benz's 'Urban eTruck' is the World's First Electric Freighter
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40
Artist-Inspired Rickshaws
Artist-Inspired Rickshaws
This Taxi Cab Features a Technicolor Interior Influenced by Van Gogh
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39
Quiet Electric Aeroplanes
Quiet Electric Aeroplanes
NASA's X-57 Aircraft Reduces Carbon Emissions With Electric Propulsion
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38
Versatile Pickup Trucks
Versatile Pickup Trucks
This Renault Pickup Comes With Several Engine and Transmission Options
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37
Gamified Cycling Stunts
Gamified Cycling Stunts
TfL's 'Time to Cycle' Initiative Encourages the Public to Begin Biking
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36
Comfortably Modern Campers
Comfortably Modern Campers
The 'HC1' Mobile Camper Offers Convenient Comforts on a Small Scale
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35
Revived Rally Cars
Revived Rally Cars
The Audi Group S Brings a Forgotten Car Model Back To Life
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34
Purifying Concept Cars
Purifying Concept Cars
The QClear Vehicle Cleans and Reduces Urban Air Pollution While it Drives
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33
Commemorative Muscle Cars
Commemorative Muscle Cars
This Special Edition Camaro Celebrates American Automotive Design
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32
Fuel-Efficient Scooters
Fuel-Efficient Scooters
Piaggio's New Scooters Feature Friction-Resistant Drive Trains
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31
Autonomous Delivery Vans
Autonomous Delivery Vans
Yamato Transport and DeNA are Launching a Self-Driving Car in Japan
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30
High-Tech Bike Displays
High-Tech Bike Displays
This Company Makes High-Functioning Bikes for Eco-Friendly Transport
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29
Truck Driver Smartwatches
Truck Driver Smartwatches
The Scania Apple Watch Improves Truck Driving Safety
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28
Commemmorative Iconic SUVs
Commemmorative Iconic SUVs
The 75th Anniversary Jeep Wrangler Blends Classic and Modern Cues
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27
Handcrafted Bamboo Bikes
Handcrafted Bamboo Bikes
The 'Craft Bicycle' is Plant-Made and Eco-Friendly
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26
Co-Branded Hypercars
Co-Branded Hypercars
Aston Martin and Red Bull are Making the World's Fastest Production Vehicle
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25
Low-Cost Military Aircraft
Low-Cost Military Aircraft
The 'V-280 Valor' is a Third the Price of Its Competitor
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24
Customizable Supermini Cars
Customizable Supermini Cars
The New Citroen C3 is Designed For Versatility and Utility
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23
Funky High-Performance SUVs
Funky High-Performance SUVs
This New Toyota SUV Fuses Turbocharged Power With Catchy Design
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22
Single-Liter Cars
Single-Liter Cars
This Student-Designed 3D-Printed Vehicle Competed at the Shell Eco-Marathon
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21
App-Controlled Trailers
App-Controlled Trailers
The Bruder EXP-6 Camping Trailer's Height Can Be Adjusted Using An App
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20
Luxe Fly Fishing Autos
Luxe Fly Fishing Autos
The Bentayga Fly Fishing SUV Includes an Expansive Built-In Tackle Box
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19
Slow-Moving Sculptural Bicycles
Slow-Moving Sculptural Bicycles
This Slow Bicycle Takes Inspiration from Theo Jansen’s Strandbeest
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18
Elegantly Styled E-Bikes
Elegantly Styled E-Bikes
This New E-Bike Blends Retro Design With Modern Motoring
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17
Modern Vintage Motorcycles
Modern Vintage Motorcycles
This Motorbike Combines a Modern Technology with Vintage Features
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16
Rugged Teardrop Trailers
Rugged Teardrop Trailers
This Off Highway Vehicle is Designed For Bold Outdoor Exploration
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15
Terrain-Changing Cars
Terrain-Changing Cars
The FORMUL2 Race Vehicle Is Designed to Switch Between Road and Gravel
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14
Mobile Cocktail Bars
Mobile Cocktail Bars
This Vintage Trailer Was Re-Purposed to Function as a Moving Bar
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13
All-Electric Roadsters
All-Electric Roadsters
Kyburz Debuted a Sporty Electric 'eRod' Roadster
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12
Modular Jet Drives
Modular Jet Drives
The Bixpy Jet Drive Promises Improved Watersport Performance
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11
Opulent Luxury Yachts
Opulent Luxury Yachts
The WallyKokoNut Blends Luxury Amenities With Solid Engineering
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10
Hyrbrid Sports Car Snowmobiles
Hyrbrid Sports Car Snowmobiles
The Lamborghini Huracan Snowmobile is a High-End Snow-Groomer
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9
Self-Powered Trolleybus Gardens
Self-Powered Trolleybus Gardens
This Piezoelectric Architecture Merges Design & Sustainability
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8
Tilting Electric Trikes
Tilting Electric Trikes
The EV4 Trike Offers Next-Level Cornering In Crowded Spaces
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7
Carbon Fiber Cars
Carbon Fiber Cars
Lamborghini is Changing the Rules of Auto Manufacturing with Carbon Fiber
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6
Open-Air Yacht Concepts
Open-Air Yacht Concepts
The '108M' Megayacht by Hareide Design Emphasizes Contact with Nature
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5
Rugged Teardrop Trailers
Rugged Teardrop Trailers
Colorado Teardrops Makes High-End Trailers for Outdoor Enthusiasts
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4
Coveted Luxury Sports Cars
Coveted Luxury Sports Cars
Ferrari's Sleek Sports Car Was Sold Out Before the Design Went Public
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3
Aggressive Motorcycle Concepts
Aggressive Motorcycle Concepts
The BMW Titan Concept is Aerodynamic and Fiercely Geometrical
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2
Customizable Teardrop Trailers
Customizable Teardrop Trailers
The Terradrop Trailer is Made from Off-Road Adventures
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1
Bicycle-Car Hybrids
Bicycle-Car Hybrids
This Vehicle Could Resolve Transport Issues That Stem from Overpopulation
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