The eco car, whether it be hybrid, fully electric, or another alternative, has captured the imagination of consumers who are passionate about the prosperity of the environment. There are so many different types of environmentally friendly cars on the market these days, it's hard to put them all in a box.
What I particularly like about the eco car is the design ingenuity that goes into conceiving and creating one. These cars have the power to change the status quo if they are adopted on a mass scale.
Implications - Environmental stewardship has become entrenched as part of the values of a large cross-section of consumers. These consumers value reducing their eco footprint through clever design and sharing. Companies ought to take this mindset into account and create products for this target demographic.
64 Eco Car Innovations
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Wild White Rides
2008 Hybrid Celica CS+S Leaves Other Eco Cars in the Dust
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Captivating Concept Cars
The Gillette Guide to Rad Rides
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Fighter Pilot Eco Cars
The B7 Hi-Speed Hybrid Vehicle by Filip Tejszerski Redefines Eco-Friendly
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Super Hybrid Cars
Antro Solo is Solar, Human & Gas-Electric
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Aggressive Eco Automobiles
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Frankfurt Preview is Badass
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Multi-Vehicle Hybrids
Jameson Klug's City is an All-in-One Eco Car and Motorbike
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Human Car
a Bicycle Built For Four
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Eco Solar Cars
The Brisa Three Wheeler
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Swiss Eco Car
E-Motion from Mindset
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Transparent Eco Cars
The 'Element' Concept Car Clears Up Traffic
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Eco Cars Without Doors
Peugeot M-Please-V
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Green Exotic Cars
Lamborghini Gallardo Hybrid to Tear Up Streets in 2015
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Nutty Eco Cars
Honda P-NUT Unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show
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Otherworldly Eco Autos
The Conceptual Nissan IV is an Electric Performance Vehicle
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Personalized Eco Cars
ICONA's E3WM is a High Performance Electric Vehicle
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iPhone-Controlled Eco Cars
The Nissan Leaf Can Be Programmed From a Smartphone
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Eco Auto Tech Talks
'Making Green Cool' Webchat With SEMA, Trend Hunter and GM
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Spoke-Wheeled Eco Cars
Retro Meets Eco in Joystick-Controlled Mercedes Hybrid F-Cell Roadster
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3-Wheel Eco Cars
T3 Motion Unveils CT3 Personal Commuter EV X-Prize Entry
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100-MPG Car Competitions
2009 Progressive Automotive X Prize Seeks the Fastest Eco Car (UPDATE)
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Mega Compact Eco Cars
Capca
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Recyclable Mini-Cars
The Cardboard Smart ForTwo is an Eco Auto Enthusiast's Dream Come True
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Extreme Risk Stocks
Toyota Joins Impressive List of Investors Anticipating the Tesla IPO
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Eco Car Investments
General Motors Ventures is a Subsidiary Dedicated to Green Auto Tech
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Mini Eco Cars
The Dimunitive All-Electric Toyota iQ Brings Green Power to Compact Driving
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Green Celebrity Dream Cars
The Tesla Roadster & Stars Who Love It
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Lion-Inspired Eco Cars
The Electric Peugeot 'Leonin' Roars For €18,000
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Affluent Eco Cars
The Mercedes-Benz F125! Brings Luxury to the Green Car Game
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Tryke Eco Cars
Look Uber Cool in the 'Peugeot Velocite' Eco Concept Car
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Today's Greenest Cars
The 28 Most Eco-Friendly Vehicles of 2009
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Eco Car Dangers
Silent Teslas Keep Crashing, Do They Need Engine Speakers?
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Undercover Eco Cars
The OneTicket Car Has Invisible Solar Panels
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Shape-Shifting Green Cars
'Cell' Eco Car by Tom Kent Can Lane-Split in Traffic Like a Motorcycle
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Cutesy Eco Cars
The Ford 021C by Mark Newson Looks Like a Toy
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Zero-Emissions Daily Drivers
2010 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Delivers With Space & Speed
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Supersonic Eco Cars
The Touch Down Car Tackles Some Serious Speed Records
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Super-Sized Eco Cars
The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV Lets You Max in Mean, Green Fashion
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Micro Eco Autos (UPDATE)
The Toyota Scion iQ Electric Car Will be Released in 2012
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Ultra-Light Eco Cars
Toyota 1/X Concept
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Billionaire Eco Cars
Mikhail Prokhorov is Developing Russia's First Hybrid Car
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Chinese Eco Cars
Changan's Green Jiexun-HEV Hybrid Drives China's Eco-Strategy
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Tiny Tuned Eco Cars
Smart Fortwo ED Brabus Edition is Luscious in Lime Green
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Epic Eco Cars
The Cal Poly Black Widow Gets 2,752 MPG (Take That, Prius!)
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Compact Super Rides
The Proxima
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Eco Car Market Catalysts
Volvo Moves Forward with ReCharge
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Personal Eco Cars
The 'Moovie' Electric Vehicle Features Two Driving Modes
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Lightweight Eco Vehicles
The Honda Jazz Hybrid Will Allow for an Environmentally Friendly Drive
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Super Skinny Eco Cars
Space Efficient Vehicles
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College Cruisers
The Campus Eco Car is an Eco-Friendly Way to Trek Across Campus
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660 Lb Eco Cars
Volkswagen One-Liter Car
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Fishy Eco Cars
The Nemo Electric Truck is a Small, Earth-Friendly Vehicle
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Zap-X Eco Car by Lotus Design
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Toy-Like Eco Cars
The UC Rinspeed Combines Car, Train and Web
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Jurassic Eco Car
Helios Off-Roader Spreads Solar Panels When Stopped
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Cost-Efficient Eco Cars
The Ultra Lightweight Vehicle Will Cost 40 Cents Per Charge
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Aromatic Eco Cars
The Bentley Incense GT is a Car for the Year 2030
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Cutesy Eco Cars
The Renault Kangoo 'Be Bop Z.E' is Adorable
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Zinc-Powered Eco Cars
The Eos by Marco Aurelio Galan is a Lean City Three-Wheeler
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London Eco Cars
NICE Mega City
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Space Age Eco Cars
The 'Electra' by Raymundo Burgueno Has Independent Motored Wheels
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Sleek Eco Cruisers
The Nissan Land Glider Looks Sexy While Offering Zero Emissions
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DIY Eco Car Conversions
Transform Your Gas Guzzler to an Electric With Electricity4gas Kit
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Thai Minicars
The New Nissan Micra Will Be Launched in Thiland
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Easy Going Eco Cars
The TX4 Cabs by Lotus Engineering is the Official Cab For 2012 Olympics
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Tricked-Out Batvans
The Japanese Custom Van Show is Creatively Car-Crazy
Customized Macho-Man Vehicles
The Gillet Vertigo .5 Spirit is Fast and Furious
Unrestrained Car Concepts
The Michelin Design Challenge 2011 Shows the Future of Transportation
100 Billionaire Luxuries
In Tribute to China Women Dominating China Rich List
Lightning Powered Bikes
The Yog by Arun Thomas is an Eco-Friendly Tricycle
Supermodel Supercar Ads
The Mercedes Benz A Class 2012 commercial Stars Supermodel Jessica Stam
Billionaire Mega Boats
The Andrey Melnichencko Yacht is one Pimp Ship
Rare Secret Agent Supercars
The Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition Auto
Black Diamond Vehicles
The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Shines like a Faceted Jewel
Recyclable DSLRs
Kiel Johnson Crafts Amazing Cardboard Cameras
Tricked Out Supercars
Project Kahn Upgrades the Porsche Panamera
Pollution-Cleaning Vehicles
Viera Keeps Air Clean Through an Air Purification System
Fighter Pilot Eco Cars
The B7 Hi-Speed Hybrid Vehicle by Filip Tejszerski Redefines Eco-Friendly
49 Red-Hot Rides
From Fire Engine Luxury Bikes to Red-Tempest Supercars
Snack-Inspired Vehicles
Logma is a Cute Family Car for Hungry Environmentalists
Bug Inspired Supercars
The Solar Electric ScarabE Car by Goran Marinkovic
15 Toyota Tales
From Bug Shaped Micro Cars to Hybrid Pickup Trucks
Energy-Efficient Deliveries
The eStar Electric Vehicle has a 4,000lbs Payload
Sleek Transformer Vehicles
The Halo Intersceptor Car Rules Land, Water and Air
Tiny Licensed Cars
Perry Watkins' Wind-Up Car is Unbelievably Small
DIY Supercars
The Emil Badal Eb-48s Concept Car is Fueled by Innovation
Reptilian Aircraft Vehicles
The Mercedes Unimog Makes Sure You Aren't Left Stranded
Living Cars
The Photosynthesis Car Generates Energy From Solar Panels, Plants & Turf
Comfy Waffle Seating
The Intricately Designed Cardboard Chick 'n' Egg Chair
Carbon Fiber Eco Cars
The First Images of the BMW Megacity Vehicle are Revealed
Shuttered Vehicle Designs
The Touch Effect Concept Car Takes Virtual Reality to the Next Level
16 Clever Cardboard Chairs
From Cinema Seating to Bar Benches
Luxury Hardwood Concept Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Aria Has Four Suicide Doors and Hardwood Floors
Green Inline Vehicles
Phoenix is an Efficient Two-Wheeler for Highway Travel
DIY Electric Vehicles
Build Your Own Electric Dream Car With the Trexa EV Platform
Shape-Shifting Electric Cars
The Enyoii by Gerardo Delgado Martinez is an Open-Air Eco Roadster
Craftily Spun Vehicles
The Doily Car Will Make Your Grandmother's Jaw Drop
Elephantine Trucks
The Hamid Reza Bekhradi 'OEX' for Tourist Overland Expeditions
Transparent Eco Cars
The 'Element' Concept Car Clears Up Traffic
Futuristic Eco-Cars
The High-Tech ELPH Auto Features Smart Car Technology
DIY Bicycle Buggies
American Speedster Bike Car Kits Are a Perfect Rainy-Day Project
Student Sourced Luxury Cars
Bentley Concept Cars by Royal College of Art Students
Checkered Luxury Cars
The Dartz Chess R8 is a Patterned Power Vehicle
Uber-Efficient 3-Wheelers
The E-Rex Trike by OptaMotive is 3 Times More Efficient Than a Prius
28 Alternative Energy Autos
From Ring-Shaped Electric Cars to 3-Wheeled Sedans
Hybrid Supercars
The Wicked Lotus Esprit Concept Car Will Hit Showrooms in 2013
iPhone-Controlled Eco Cars
The Nissan Leaf Can Be Programmed From a Smartphone
Solar Electric Cars
The Sun-Powered Minilux Leisure Car
Brain-Inspired Vehicles
The Cyberman CYBERSNAIL Was Conceived for a Graphic Novel
Ravishing Red Rides
The 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe is a Stunner
Cocoon-Inspired Vehicles
The Hyundai Aebulle is an Electric Three-Wheeler
Extreme Risk Stocks
Toyota Joins Impressive List of Investors Anticipating the Tesla IPO
Futuristic Tech-Filled Cars
The Mercedes A-Class Concept is Space-Age Awesome
Luxury Car Collaborations
Mercedes Provides a Look Into the Past with the History of AMG
Next-Gen Countryside Vehicles
This My Space Auto is Designed for Teens Residing in the Country
Levitating Public Vehicles
The Prototype Aero Train is Like a Real-Life Landspeeder
Eco Three-Wheelers
The Trigon is Designed for One Person Riding
Futuristic Open-Air Cars
The Stellar P-Eco Vehicle by Jung-Hoon Kim
Tryke Eco Cars
Look Uber Cool in the 'Peugeot Velocite' Eco Concept Car
Disco Ball Autos
The Toyota iQ Disco is a 70s Style Ride
Itty-Bitty City Cars
The Futuristic Way-V Promises a Different Driving Experience
Chocolate Mini-Cars
The Toyota iQ N-Collection Mixes Cars and Chocolate
Sleek Eco-Cycles
The 'Colt' Electric Motorcycle Will be a Smooth Ride
Linking Eco Cars
The 'Connect Concept Vehicle' is Efficient and Eco-Friendly
Advanced Eco-Scooters
The Peugeot XB1 is Designed for Urban Dwellers
Promotional E-Car Chargers
GM to Give Free EV Charging Stations to First Volt Buyers
20 Ingenious Smart Car Innovations
From Monster Smart Cars to Smart Car Advertising
Turbocharged Wave Runners
The Kawasaki Ultra 300X Packs an Amazing 300 HP
Dynamic Batmobiles
The All-Electric Street Runner by Brad Reynolds is a Sleek Green Car
Wood Gas Cars
These Old-School Eco Vehicles Use Timber for Combustible Gas
Supersonic Eco Cars
The Touch Down Car Tackles Some Serious Speed Records
Wheelable Cardboard Boxes
The Move-It Kit by David Graham is Ingeniously Convenient
Water-Powered Pod Cars
The HXO Uses Hydrogen and Oxygen to Generate Energy
Billionaire Eco Cars
Mikhail Prokhorov is Developing Russia's First Hybrid Car
Imperfect Pest Control
Clever Eco-Friendly Rat Trap Design Has a Few Flaws
110 mpg Pod Cars
The Edison2 Very Light Car Reduces Weight to Increase Gas Mileage
Plug-In Auto Dealerships
LAcarGuy is the First Dealer to Have Level 2 Electric Car Charging
Bobsled Inspired Vehicles
The Urban Jet from Cherban is a Cool Runnings Copycat
Driverless Cop Cars
Scarab is Designed for Pursuing Bad Boys
Fizzy Electric Vehicles
Kia's 'Pop' Green Vehicle is One Concept Car That Will Make You Smile
Electric Super Batteries
GE Chevy Volt to Get Battery With Double Capacity
Purr-tastic Engines
These Hello Kitty Smart Cars are Cute and Petite
Lightweight Solar Cars
The Opel Flow by Miika Heikkinen is a Concept Vehicle for 2049
Short-Distance Eco Vehicles
CD2 Grasshopper Vehicle is Green Like Grass
Itty-Bitty Eco Vehicles
The Smart Fortwo 'Electric Drive' Car is a Pint-Sized Plug-In
Personal Eco Cars
The 'Moovie' Electric Vehicle Features Two Driving Modes
Enviro-Conscious Roadsters
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a Sportscar with a Green Thumb
Sleek Electric Concept Cars
The Nissan ESFLOW EV is a Vehicle that Will Make You Feel Fly
Dapper Drop-Top Rides
The New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster 2012 is Powerful and Plush
Lightweight Eco Vehicles
Pandur by Popescu Lucian is a Complete Eco-Friendly Car
Lightweight Eco Vehicles
The Honda Jazz Hybrid Will Allow for an Environmentally Friendly Drive
Seed-Shaped Vehicles
The Ecco Camper is for Eco-Conscious and Adventurous People
Bite-Sized Microcars
The Peel Trident and Peel P50 Can Squeeze in Wherever You Want Them To
Organic Skeletal Bowls
Domingos Totora Creates a Line of Cardboard Home Decor
Ergonomic Eco Concept Cars
The Audi 2-Seater by Jochem Hinloopen
Little Electric Race Cars
The Tajima EV Mini Sport is an Electric Formula 1 Concept Car
Itty-Bitty City Sedans
The Seat Flexus is Designed for Congested Urban Roads
College Cruisers
The Campus Eco Car is an Eco-Friendly Way to Trek Across Campus
Fishy Eco Cars
The Nemo Electric Truck is a Small, Earth-Friendly Vehicle
Recyclable Speakers
Sruli Recht's Cardboard Speakers is an Eco-Sound System
Compact Cannabis Cars (UPDATE)
The Motive Industries Kestrel is Pint-Sized and Green
Toy-Like Eco Cars
The UC Rinspeed Combines Car, Train and Web
Angular Solar Cars
The 400-Pound Centaurus II by the University of Minnesota Solar Car Team
Kite Board Cars
The Ten11 Sports Car is a Low Emission Luxurious Sports Vehicle
Eco Roadside Energizers
The WattStation Electric Car Charger is Super-Efficient for those Busy Day
Cardboard Bowler Hats
Gabriela Ligenza Creates Eco Headwear Inspired by the CIty of London
Biomass-Powered Cars
The Precer Bioracer is Powered by Wood Pellets
Plane-Piloting Phone Cases
The iPhly Lets You Control R/C Vehicles With Your iPhone
Cost-Efficient Eco Cars
The Ultra Lightweight Vehicle Will Cost 40 Cents Per Charge
Bare-Boned Celebration Cars
The Mercedes-Benz 4WD Cabriolet Unimog Celebrates 60 Years
Neon Carbon-Zero Roadsters
Saba Motors Electric Sportscar Gearing Up for Sales
Friction-Powered Cars
The O-Lec Electric Vehicle Gets Its Energy From the Road
Upscale Billionaire Celebrations
Richard Branson Celebrates Virgin Blue 10th Birthday with Flair
Aromatic Eco Cars
The Bentley Incense GT is a Car for the Year 2030
Eco-Friendly Car Rentals
The WeCar Enterprise Rent-a-Car System Helps Clean Up the Environment
Tattletale Eco-Cars
The Intel Connected Smart Car Spills the Beans to Police and Insurers
Water Droplet Vehicles
Peugeot Unveils the Fully Electric EX1 Car
Shape-Shifting Hybrids
The Vauxhall Flextreme Hits 125 MPH While Getting 175 MPG
Space Age Eco Cars
The 'Electra' by Raymundo Burgueno Has Independent Motored Wheels
Hands-Free Driving
The Google Car Concept Drives by Itself
Modularized Concept Cars
Designer Marcos Costa Explores Production Flexibility
Oily Recycled Trucks
The Womble Truck Runs On Chip Fat And Vegetable Oil
Electrified Race Cars
The Formulec EF01 is a Green Take on Formula 1 Racing
Popularizing Electric Cars
Turkey to Manufacture and Export Renault 'Fluence ZE'
Interactive Car Racing Campaigns
Mercedes Live Race Offers Fans the Chance to Compete a F1 Star
Peripheral-Inspired Autos
The Light in Motion Concept Looks Like Your Computer's Mouse