The July 2016 auto trends reveal that the electric vehicle is no longer limited to the family car. Indeed, auto manufacturers are increasingly turning towards service vehicles to test out different types of eco-friendly technology.
While many of us give little thought to the buses and garbage trucks that roam our streets, these vehicles contribute to climate change the same way that other vehicles do. To combat this, auto manufacturers have come up with a myriad of ways to make services vehicles more eco-friendly. Some of the vehicles that are currently using this technology include garbage trucks, commuter buses and even police cars.
Of course, the July 2016 auto trends also reveal the need for more affordable electric vehicles for consumers. One example of such vehicles is the single-occupant SOLO car, which is less expensive than other electric vehicles. Another option is the E-Mehari, which is an eco-friendly vehicle built for island living.
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Katherine Pendrill — Jul 30, 2016 — Autos
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Flip-Top Vehicle Campers
The Habitat Converts Your Toyota Tacoma Into A Proper Expedition Vehicle
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Affordable Expedition Trucks
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Single-Person Urban Cars
The 'SpeedOneSeat' Concept Vehicle is Designed for Racing and Cities
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Electric Island Vehicles
The E-Mehari is an All-Terrain Electric Car Made with a Plastic Body
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Hyper-Exclusive Sports Cars
This Special Edition Ferrari Features Aerodynamic Performance Upgrades
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Carbon Fiber Supercars
McLaren's MSO Carbon Series LT Cars Boast a Glossy Carbon Fiber Appearance
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Elegant Electric Trucks
This Truck Concept for Audi Is Modern and Less Harmful on the Environment
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Open-Concept Electric SUVs
The Nissan 'Experve' Conceptual Car Design is Efficient in Design
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Donut-Decorating Cars
This Nissan Car Stunt Celebrated International Donut Day in a Unique Way
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Towering Turbocharged Trucks
This Tall Mercedes Truck Features Massive Ground Clearance
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Revived Retro Roadsters
The Jannarelly Design-1 Blends Iconic and Modern Design Cues
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Autonomous IoT Vehicles
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Muscular Rally Trucks
The Kamaz Master is Designed to Achieve Glory At the Dakar Rally
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Commemmorative Iconic Supercars
This New Lamborghini Celebrates 50 Years Of Supercar Domination
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Artist-Inspired Rickshaws
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Minimalist Mexican Cars
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Lightweight High-End Coupes
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Gyroscopic Wheel Vehicles
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Eco-Friendly Garbage Trucks
The Mack Truck LR Collection Truck Reduces Fuel Needs and Maintenance
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Turbocharged High-Performance Roadsters
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Cost-Effective Electric Cars
This Affordable Car Can Fit Only One Passenger
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Upgraded British Roadsters
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Quiet City Cars
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Lightweight Performance Cars
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Aerodynamic Sports Cars
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Compact Hatchback Cars
The Renault Twingo GT is Small In Size But Big In Terms Of Power
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Turbocharged Workhorse Wagons
This Mercedes G-Class Variant Favors Performance Over Pretty Looks
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Retro Roof-Rack Cars
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Commemorative Sports Cars
Ford's Special Edition Car Pays Tribute to Glory At Le Mans
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Refreshed Flagship Cars
The New Renault Clio Features Updated Multimedia and Navigation Options
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Revolutionary Electric Supercars
This Electric Car's Horsepower and Torque Figures Are Spectacular
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Optimized Motorsport Cars
The Mercedes-AMG GT R is Designed to Dominate Tracks Around the World
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Trailblazing Race Cars
This Honda NSX Features Independent Wheel Power Allocation
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Sporty Family Cars
The Ford Fusion Sport Blends Sport and Family-Focused Features
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Reliably Minimalist Wagons
The Mercedes E-Class Estate Focuses On Fundamental Features
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Unshackled Race Cars
This McLaren Track Car is Designed For Optimum Competitive Performance
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Electric Law Enforcement Vehicles
The Los Angeles Police Department Will Receive 100 BMW i3s
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Turbocharged Concept Cars
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