The top July 2017 eco transportation ideas explore a range of sustainable transportation ideas from small-scale individual commuter pods and electric scooters to large-scale cargo ships.
The use of innovative manufacturing technologies like 3D printing has created tons of new opportunities in the world of sustainable design, especially when it comes to reinventing tried-and-true materials. For instance, a 3D-printed, fully functional canoe was made with a thin concrete framework.
In terms of large-scale eco transportation, the Yara Birkeland from Yara and Kongsberg is being launched as a zero-emission cargo ship that's also fully electric and autonomous. When it comes to transporting a mix of cargo and passengers, 42 Technology developed a concept called the Adaptable Carriage that promises to maximize the space available on a trip. Whether it is a small design improvement or a large-scale sustainable vehicle development, these innovative ideas offer improvements to better the future of transportation.
Top 25 Eco Transportation Ideas in July
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Oversized Tire Scooters
The Phat Scooter Offers Easy Balancing and Enhanced Shock Handling
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Italian Cocktail-Inspired Bicycles
Bice Bicycles Based This Cycle Design Around an Aperol Spritz
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Space-Highlighting Bike Lights
Michelin's ‘Bikesphere’ Protects Cyclists with a Red Ring of Lasers
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Surfer-Friendly Motorcycles
The 'Dues Sea Sider' is a Nostalgic Surf Board-Carrying Motorcycle
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Zero Emissions Cargo Ships
This Fully Electric Autonomous Ship Will Hit the Seas in 2018
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Smart Electric Scooters
The Unu Electric Scooter Delivers Top Speed No Matter the Charge Level
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Bicycle Gravel Guards
This FLECTR Design is Like a Windshield Protector for One's Bike
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3D-Printed Concrete Canoes
ETH Zurich Developed an Ultra-Lightweight 3D-Printed Canoe
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Electric Flying Quads
The Neva AirQuadOne Flying Vehicle is the First of Its Kind
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Woven Bamboo Bicycles
The HERO Bike is a Sustainable Bike Made with a Bamboo Frame
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Elongated Two-Person Bikes
The 'REVO' Bike is Composed of 3D-Printed Materials
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Smart Bike Rack Systems
Bikeep Smart Bike Rack Connects to You Phone to Safely Lock Your Bike
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Sunlight-Optimizing Solar Vehicles
This Solar-Powered Car Maximizes Sunlight Exposure When Parked
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Eco-Focused Urban Bike Paths
The Radbahn Berlin Would Be Berlin's First Covered Bike Path
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Customizable Commuter Pods
'InMotion' Autonomous Commuting Vehicles Boast Changing Interiors
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Greenery-Adorned City Buses
The 'Forest Bus' in Taipai Acts as a Mobile Greenhouse
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Thief-Proof Bike Racks
Portland's Bike Racks are Designed So Bike Thieves Can't Cut Through Them
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Eco Taxi Services
Quebec's Teo Taxis are Equipped With Free Wi-Fi and Tablets
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Transformative Train Carriages
42 Technology's Adaptable Carriage Makes the Most of Unsold Seats
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Electric Canadian Supercars
The Dubuc Motors Tomahawk Has a Claimed 0-60 MPH Time of 2.0 Seconds
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Driverless Train Concepts
This Train From CRRC Zhuzhou Runs on Paint Lines Instead of Rails
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Beefy Electric Bicycles
The Strom Bike is Designed to Conquer Both City Streets and Sandy Beaches
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Quick-Charging Electric Buses
Hyundai's 'Elec City' Bus is Fully Charged in Just Over an Hour
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Redesigned Electric Ridables
Mark Cuban's 'MOOV' is a New and Improved Hoverboard
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Masculine Motorcycle Redesigns
This Restyled Honda CB550 Features a Sleek and Powerful Design
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Reengineered Airline Beds
The Simba Air-Hybrid Focuses on Comfort for Sleeping on a Plane
Sports Car-Inspired Motorcycles
The '618' Two-Wheeled Motorcycles are Inspired by the Porsche 911
Gyroscopic Electric Unicycles
The KTM Unicycle Stays Balanced for Compact Urban Transportation
Eco-Friendly Adult Scooters
The 'OjO' Commuter Scooter Offers Solid Range and Speed
Italian Cocktail-Inspired Bicycles
Bice Bicycles Based This Cycle Design Around an Aperol Spritz
Solar Cell-Topped Catamarans
The Solar Dream Catamaran Boat is an Eco-Friendly Vessel
Bike-Upgrading Electric Wheels
The 'UrbanX' Electric Bike Wheels Quickly Upgrade Existing Bicycles
Outdoor Inflatable Couches
This Inflatable Lounger Inflates Without an Air Pump
Utility Cargo Bikes
The Yuba Supermarche Cargo Bike Can Haul Up to 300 Lbs Plus a Rider
Pricey Titanium Supercars
The One-off Vulcano Titanium Has a Price Tag of $10 Million
Balanced Platform Fishing Boats
The Raptor Fishing Platform XL is Comfortable and Stable
Collaborative Designer Bikes
Tokoyobike Launches a Series of Limited Edition Designer Bikes
Surfer-Friendly Motorcycles
The 'Dues Sea Sider' is a Nostalgic Surf Board-Carrying Motorcycle
Air-Purifying Bicycles
The 'Smog Free Bike' Generates Clean Air as It's Ridden
Shock-Absorbing Bike Tires
The 'Soft Creeper' Conceptual Bike Tires Bend Rather Than Blow Out
Folding All-Terrain Electric Bikes
The 'Stark Drive' Folding Electric Bicycles are Affordable
Scooter-Inspired Bicycles
The Monkey Faction 'Capuchin' Scooter Bike is Conveniently Designed
Advanced Shock-Infused Bicycles
The 'Triple M' Mountain Bike Places Shocks Inside the Wheels
3D-Printed Dandy Horses
German Researchers Have Developed a Modern 19th Century Conveyance
Hawaiian Airline Cabins
Hawaiian Airlines' New Cabin Design Incorporates Cultural Details
Zero Emissions Cargo Ships
This Fully Electric Autonomous Ship Will Hit the Seas in 2018
Smart Electric Scooters
The Unu Electric Scooter Delivers Top Speed No Matter the Charge Level
Dashing Chinese Electric Cars
The Qiantu K50 Has Rooftop Solar Panels and a Max Range of 250 Miles
Rope-Tied Bicycle Concepts
Playful Design Studio's Bike Frame Looks Like Its Held Together by Rope
Folding Origami Canoes
The 'MyCanoe' Folding Canoe Boat Packs into a Compact Carrying Bag
Autonomous Self-Charging Drones
The Eagle Eye Drone Has Solar Panels to Charge During Flight
3D-Printed Electric Motorcycles
The Italian Volt Personal Motorcycles are Efficient and Stylish
Single-Wheel Scooters
The Kiwano KO1 Scooter is Balanced, Efficient and App-Connected
Two-Wheeled Delivery Robots
Teletretail is Developing an Automated Robot for the Roads
All-Electric Supercars
The Next Elextra EV Will Be Record-Breakingly Fast
Illuminating Cycling Helmets
Lumos' Smart Tech Helmet Ensures Visibility on the Road
Futuristic Supercar Successors
The McLaren BP23 is the Eagerly Long-Awaited Follow-up to the F1
Automated Claw Bike Mounts
The 'Gladiator' Bike Claw Wall Mount Securely Snaps Bicycles into Place
Electric Urban Dweller Motorcycles
The BMW Motorrad Concept Link is Ready for City Life
Bounty Hunter Helmets
The HJC RPHA-11 Pro Boba Fett Star Wars Limited Edition Helmet is Edgy
Pride-Celebrating Sports Brand Bikes
The New Nike Bike Will Be Offered for a Limited Time
City-Inspired Folding Bicycles
The Whippet Bicycle Can Fold to Suit the Needs of Urban Commuters
Ergonomic Child Bike Seats
The Shell Child Carriers Fit onto the Front or Back of Bikes
Portable Car-Topped Tents
The Evasion Tent Allows Users to Get a Comfortable Night's Rest Anywhere
Mock Inflight Pop-Ups
Air New Zealand's Pop-Up Shares a Taste of its Inflight Experience on Land
Solar Roof Hybrid Vehicles
Panasonic Developed a Solar Car Roof for the Toyota Prius
Woven Bamboo Bicycles
The HERO Bike is a Sustainable Bike Made with a Bamboo Frame
Water-Testing Fish Robots
The Bio-Mimetic Robotic Fish are Laden with Sensors to Test Water Health
Whimsical Bicycle Bells
Knog's 'Oi Bicycle Bell' Sounds Like a Wind Chime
Motorcyclist-Specific Anti-Pollution Masks
The R-Pur Mask Was Designed For People Who Bike
Pizza Delivery Races
Pizza Little Party Tested Honda's Delivery Scooter in a Race of Speed
Eco-Focused Urban Bike Paths
The Radbahn Berlin Would Be Berlin's First Covered Bike Path
Universal Cyclist Visors
The 'VeloVisor' Cycle Helmet Visor Protects Against the Elements
Aggressive American Supercars
The 2017 Ford GT Offers Exotic, High-Tech Features
Printed Electric Scooter Taxis
Etran Plans to Launch a 3D-Printed Transportation Fleet in Thailand
Fast Food-Branded Fitness Clubs
Shack Track & Field is a Workout Group Funded by Shake Shack
Bespoke Indoor Bicycle Racks
Colombo and Serboli Architecture Designed a Barcelona Apartment
Solar-Powered Bike Lanes
A Polish Engineering Firm Developed a Luminous Solar-Powered Bike Path
Rebellious Surfwear Editorials
'The Last of the Beach Bums' Editorial Celebrates Oceanside Style
Customizable Commuter Pods
'InMotion' Autonomous Commuting Vehicles Boast Changing Interiors
Electric Scooter-Sharing Services
Gogoro is Expanding Its Fleet with 600 EV Smartscooters in Paris
Horizontal Bike Security Bolts
The ABUS Nutfix is a Clever Way to Foil Bike Theft
Radio-Interfering Bike Bells
The Smart Bell by AXA Can Be Heard from Inside Nearby Vehicles
Algae-Based Motorcycles
Ritsert Mans' Motorcycle is Made from Wood and Runs on Algae Oil
Contactless Donation Cars
This Hyundai Car Makes Instant Donations to Stand Up To Cancer
Autonomous Delivery Robots
The Segway 'Loomo Go' is a Robot for Delivery of Goods
Airport Delivery Apps
Airport Sherpa Lets You Order Food and Duty Free Items from Your Phone
Autonomous Tech Brand Vehicles
Samsung's Driverless Car Concept is Equipped with A.I. Capabilities
Rear Bicycle Signal Lights
The 'BLINK' Rear Bicycle Light Indicates Turns and Braking
Aerial Ice Cream Flavors
JetBlue is Serving Coolhaus Ice Cream Aboard Outbound Flights from LA
Delivery Service Safety Initiatives
foodora is Teaming Up with SmartHalo for Bike to Work Week
All-Ages Wave Boards
Slyde Handboards Offer an Easy, Fun Riding Experience for All Skill Levels
Adaptive Cyclist Stroller Trailers
The Thule Chariot Cross Trailer Changes for Different Needs
Shifting Autonomous Shipping Vehicles
The Volvo Autonomous Carrier Increases Useable Space
Self-Driving Security Cars
The Otsaw Robotics OR-3 Pairs an Autonomous Car with a Drone
Cryptocurrency Airline Payments
Peach Aviation Now Lets Travelers Pay with Bitcoin for Flights
Three-Wheel Mobility Systems
The Mercane TRANSBOARD v2 is an Eco-Friendly Electric “Kickscooter”
Illuminating GPS Bicycles
The Mission Bicycle Company 'Lyra' Bike is Well-Equipped with Tech
Lightweight Magnetic Speakers
The Gemini Speaker Duo Can Be Attached to Anything Metallic
Jet Lag-Eliminating Beverages
1Above's Bark Beverage Hydrates and Eliminates Swollen Limbs
Beefy Electric Bicycles
The Strom Bike is Designed to Conquer Both City Streets and Sandy Beaches
Portable Folding E-Bikes
The Smacircle S1 Can Be Compacted to Fit Into a Backpack
Modular Energy Storage Systems
The Mercedes-Benz Energy System is for the Home
Android-Backed SUVs
These Vehicles Will Use an Android Infotainment System
Bridge Inspection Robots
This Autonomous Droid Finds Comprised Construction With Radar and Sensors
Subtle Electric Bicycles
Specialized Bicycles' Turbo Vado 5.0 Looks Like a Regular Road Bike
Autonomous Garbage Trucks
Volvo is Testing Out an Autonomous Waste Collection Vehicle
In-Suite Stationary Bikes
Peloton & Westin Hotels are Helping Guests Stay Fit While Traveling
Comfortable Smart Scooters
The Gogoro 2 is a Smooth and Comfortable Vehicle for First-Time Riders
Airline Roulette Stunts
WestJet Created a Prize Wheel for Guests That Could Be Seen from the Sky
Cushioned Bike Tire Inserts
The Banger Tire Insert Absorbs Shock and Eliminates Flats
Dock-Less Bike Sharing Solutions
The 'EcoBike' City Bike Share Lets Bikes Be Returned Anywhere
Self-Driving Car Company Collaborations
Lyft and Waymo Have Joined Forces to Make Autonomous Cars
Facial Recognition Baggage Checks
Delta Will Introduce Facial Recognition for Baggage Checks
Motorcycle-Specific Cleaners
BikeMaster's Cleaning Supplies are Designed to Keep Two-Wheelers Safe
Childbirth-Assisting Taxis
Cab Company Furusato Kotsu's Pregnancy Service Includes Midwife Input
Driver-Tipping App Features
Uber Will Soon Offer a Tipping Feature for Drivers
Record-Setting Carnival Rides
The World's Fastest Bumper Car Can Hit Up to 107 Mph