The top May 2016 eco transportation ideas examine a few of the ideas that could reshape ways people get around in the future.
The use of solar power is a prevalent theme in these ideas and it is becoming an integral part of bus shelters, electric boats and entire stretches of roads. These solar-powered innovations are ideal for reducing some of the energy demands that would otherwise need to be satisfied by other sources.
A rise in consciousness surrounding the environment and one's personal health is inspiring more people to choose cycling and walking as ways to get from one place to another. As such, there are now entire office buildings designed to accommodate those who commute by bike, as well as urban plans that are set to become much more pedestrian-friendly.
Top 25 Eco Transportation Ideas in May
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Economical Single-Seat Helicopters
This Personal Helicopter Design Allows Flyers to Avoid Delays
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Futuristic Hover Bikes
The Chico is a Conceptual Vehicle that Features a Rounded Pod Shape
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Compact Public Transportation Vehicles
The 'Tempo' Compact Vehicle Offers Space for Two Riders
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Robot-Produced Bicycles
The Mokumono Bike is Quick and Inexpensive to Produce
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Driverless Transportation Pods
Singapore's GRT Pods Could Revolutionize Public Transport
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Futuristic Rescue Aircrafts
The Sikorsky 'KANI' Light Electric Aircraft Features Space for Two
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Solar Cell-Embedded Roads
'Solmove' is Designing a Flexible Glass Carpet Filled with Solar Cells
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Eco-Friendly Food Trucks
The New Yumbii Truck Converts Exhaust into Nitrogen Gas and Water Vapor
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Contemporary Cargo Scooters
The Nimble Urban Scooter Features a Handy Cargo Rack on the Front
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Connected Off-Road Bikes
The LeEco 'Le Syvrac' Mountain Bike Design Has Connected Features
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Enhanced Electric Mountain Bikes
The SCOTT E-Genius Plus Electric Mountain Bicycle is Rugged
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Mobile Coffee Shops
This Catering Company Will Bring Fresh Coffee Directly to Consumers
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Folding Chair Scooters
The 'eFOLDi' Personal Vehicle Offers Three Uses in One Design
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Self-Driving Concept Cars
The LeSEE Concept Car is Being Marketed as an Autonomous Taxi
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Oil Brand City Vehicles
The Shell Project M Concept Car Features a Fuel Economy of 89mpg
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Bike-Friendly Office Buildings
The Oslo Solar Building is Designed for Bike Storage and Repairs
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Solar-Powered Bus Shelters
London's New Solar Bus Shelters Use Photovoltaic Technology
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Smart Pedal-Assist Bikes
The Freway Mountain Bicycle Features 27 Speeds and Off-Road Capabilities
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Pedestrian-Oriented Urban Redesigns
The Place de la Bastille Undergoes a Remodel for Foot Traffic
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Solar-Powered Electric Boats
The SolarSkiff is Designed to Make Electric Boating More Accessible
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Powerful Off-Road Ebikes
The Trek 'Powerfly FS+' Off-Road Bicycle is Design for Uneven Terrain
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Rugged Speedy Smart Cycles
The Lapierre Overvolt FS 900 Off-Road Bike Has Ample Power and Features
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Futuristic Car-Sharing Services
BeeZero's Service Uses Fuel Cell-Powered Hyundai Cars
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Wireless Car Charger Systems
This Car Charging System Offers Optimum Efficiency and Power
Related Ideas
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes
Soof Azani and Lir Braverman Debut a Proposal for a Bike Called D50
Aerodynamic Electric Camping Cars
The Aptera Solar Charging Camping Vehicle Has Space for Two
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Short-Range Electric Motorcycles
The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept by Zhengxuan Xie is Stylish
Innovative Electric Trams
The Abacus Electric Tram Features in the Future Mobility Competition
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs
The Conceptual 'Estuary Hopper' Vehicle Can Survive Flooding
Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The TRISO Electric Motorcycle Carries Cargo and More
Transforming Commuter Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Vista Roadster by Hyunsik Moon is Shapeshifting
Ultra-Fast Urban eVTOL Vehicles
The Pantala Concept H eVTOL is Designed for Pantuo
Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles
The PIX Robobus Changes According to Passenger Needs
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Futuristic Solar-Powered E-Bikes
The Stellar Landcraft is a Solar-Powered Concept Bike
Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
The Conceptual 'Ayra' Bike by Radka Zvarova is Futuristic
Folding Seated Scooters
The 'Venture' E-Scooter Has a Generous Range & Adjustable Padded Seats
Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters
The 'Along' Electric Scooter Concept Has Luggage-Like Design
Bamboo-Bodied Folding Scooters
This Electric Scooter Can Be Folded Up In Only 7 Seconds
Hybrid Design Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter by Ognjen Docic is Feature-Rich
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
Utilitarian Cargo-Hauling Scooters
The 'Scootility' Electric Scooter Offers Ample Storage Space
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes
YU ID Presents the Versatile Electric Mobility Bike
Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Cascade by Chris Min Has a Comfy Interior
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Modular Electric Toothbrushes
Suri Develops a Sustainable Electric Toothbrush Alternative
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Travel-Ready Electric Bikes
SpaceCamper Releases a Bicycle That Has Been Described as a "Micro-RV"
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Food Delivery eBike Concepts
The 'D-VIL' Electric Bike Concept by Anastasia Berg is Enclosed
Shapeshifting Electric Motorbikes
The Conceptual Sony x Honda E-Volve by Jennifer Ellison is Sleek
Adaptable Modularity Electric Bikes
The Fabriga Modula Modular Electric Cargo Bike is Sustainable
Electric Glamping Vehicles
Taehyun Kim Designed This Compact Electric Vehicle, Called Haven
Electric Scooter Sharing Systems
Unknown Untitled Proposes an E-scooter Sharing Scheme for Paris
Long-Distance Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter Concept by Ognjen Docic is Sleek
Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters
This Urban Electric Scooter Offers Safe & Reliable City Navigation
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters
The Surge S32 Has an Interchangeable Body Frame
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables
The ECOeshiner Solar Table Captures 24W of Power
Modular Electric Utility Vehicles
This Three-Wheeler Can Be Adapt to Different Work Applications
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids
Razors Releases Its Most Robust Scooter Yet, the 'EcoSmart Cargo'
Recycled Material Bus Seats
The 'ISLE' Project Bus Seats by Dennis Tsai are Lightweight
Efficient Cargo Bikes
'MATE' Debuted the SUV Electric Cargo Bike with a Recycled Aluminum Frame
Futuristic E-Bike Concepts
Decathlon's 'Magic Bike 02' is Designed For Versatile Transportation
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Vehicular Shipping Container Homes
The Conceptual Jeep Container Home Supports Off-Grid Living
Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes
Solar Scooters' 'E-Clipse 2' Has Free Charging via Solar Power
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Powerful Folding E-Bikes
Petre Georgescu's Colibri M22 is Compact and Durable
Step-Through Commuter E-Bikes
The 'RadCity 5' is Designed For Versatile Urban Navigation
Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters
The 'Tectus' is Designed to Transport Seniors In Safety & Style
Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles
The Robotic City Car by Facundo Castellano is Futuristic
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers
The 'Exo-Line' Makes Riders Adopt a Thrilling Headfirst Position
Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles
This Audi Concept Vehicle by Yunsik Kim is Shapeshifting
Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires
These Goodyear Sustainable Tires Have Traction-Tracking Treads
Urban Rental Scooter Systems
The 'City Wander' Portable Rental Scooter Concept is Space-Efficient
Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles
The Rad Power Bikes 'RadTrike' is Climate-Friendly
Regenerative Cycling Equipment
The Conceptual 'Energy Keeper' by Sasha Torgova is Eco-Friendly
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Car-Free Neighborhood Redevelopments
Berlin’s Former Tegel Airport is Being Converted
Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters
The Latest Pure Electric Scooters Allow for Comfortable Riding
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
This eVTOL Concept Design by Karina Gotseva is Aerodynamic
Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes
The Veemo Velomobile from ENVO is a Stable, Efficient Vehicle
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Enclosed Electric Tricycles
Carver Electric Created a City-Focused Compact Electric Vehicle
Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes
The Pave Motors BK e-Bike Has a Sleek, Minimalist Design
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Electric Solar-Powered Campers
Lightship designs the L1 Trailer with Futuristic Elements
Electric Urbanite Scooter Models
The 2023 Peugeot e-Streetzone Comes with One or Two Batteries
Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions
The Conscious Chair by Mater Design Has Recycled Materials
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains
The Conceptual 'AIRSCP' Electric Train by 2050.LAB is Cutting-Edge
Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods
The 'Agora-E' Mobility Concept by Andrea Ponti is Minimalist
Electric Public Transport Networks
Daniel Czyszczon’s Flowee Proposal is Sustainable & Accessible
Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes
Dahon's Latest Battery-Powered Bike is Designed For Easy Portability
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Foldable Bamboo Electric Scooters
The TOM Electric Foldable Scooter Hits a 27mph Top Speed
Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts
The 'AKXY2' Vehicle by Asahi Kasei is Sustainable
Neo-Minimal E-Bike Concepts
TienHung.Design Presents the Diode E-Bike with a Futuristic Look
Crowded Cityscape Electric Bicycles
The Conceptual DIDI Bike Offers Practicality for City Riders
Urban Electric Tricycles
The Bako B1 is Designed to Cut Costs for Last-Mile Deliveries in Cities
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Convertible Electric Bike Concepts
The Conceptual 'GRAVITY' Electric Bicycle Has Two Batteries
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Climate-Controlled Cycling Paths
The 'Loop' Will Bring Comfortable Active Transportation to Dubai
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Recycled Plastic-Made Electric Scooters
Gogoro and MUJI Present the VIVA ME and VIVA MIX ME Bikes
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Modular Accessory Urban E-Bikes
The 'Pendler' E-Bike Concept by Layer Design is Practical
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Refurbished EV Battery Rickshaws
Audi and Nunam Have Partnered to Reuse EV Batteries
Startup Bike-Sharing Services
Curve Electric Partners with SSCL to Launch a Public E-Bike Service
Swappable Battery Delivery Scooters
The D05 Electric Delivery Scooter Concept is Easy to Service
Lightweight Eco-Friendly Bicycles
Angell Designs the S/Rapide Bike with an Agile Structure
E-Bike-Powered Logistics Services
Fez Delivery is Utilizing the 'FEZ ECO' in Last-Mile Delivery
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Adaptive Interior EV Models
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Has a Solarbay Panoramic Roof
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Human-Generated Energy Concepts
Otto Copping Envisioned The Human Hydro Park Royal
Eco EV Charging Stations
This Retail and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Will Be in Manchester
Battery-Powered Electric Scooters
Naoto Fukasawa Adds More Tones to MUJI and Gogoro's Scooters
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Bikes
A Team of Designers Created a Futuristic Hydrogen Bike Concept
Slick Electric Tricycles
The EVRYJourney 250W Electric Tricycle is Chic and Convenient
Pedicab Shuttle Services
Go By Bike is a First-Ever Large-Scale Pedicab Service
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
E-Bike Charging Partnerships
BikeFlex Partnered with Solarcycle on Renewable Bike Charging
Eco-Friendly Transit Apps
Moovit Partnered with Lime to Deliver Electric Micro-Mobility Options
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Solar-Powered Bike Deliveries
IKEA Rolls Out Deliveries in the Netherlands with the SunRider
Eco-Friendly Navigation Features
Google Maps Allows Eco-Conscious Trip Planning
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Research-Centric Hydrogen Motorcycles
This Open-Source Two-Wheeler Aims to Encourage Innovation
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers
Living Vehicle Designs the 2024 HD Trailer on Solar Power
Eco-Friendly Commuter Bikes
Svitch is Launching the 'CSR 762' After Announcing it in 2022
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Electric Truck Postal Carriers
The United States Postal Service is Switching to Electric Vehicles
Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs
BCycle will be Available in Capitola's new Sharing Program
Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
Germany Offers Unlimited Public Transit for €49 Monthly
Sustainable Battery Disposals
Lyft and Redwood Materials Aim to Repurpose Modern E-Bike Batteries
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Industrial Electric Trucks
Daimler's 'eConic' is an Electric Truck for City Waste Disposal