3D-printed planes, virtually invisible trains and pedal-powered cars are just a few of the top May 2016 transportation ideas that are emerging to improve the way people get around in the near future. Some of the most noteworthy news in relation to the future of transportation included the successful landing of the Solar Impulse 2 in California following its fuel-free journey across the Pacific.
People who are excited about the future of autonomous cars will be pleased to know that Beverly Hills has plans to implement a system to improve public transportation in the future, while nuTonomy is launching a fleet of fully self-driving taxis in Singapore.
Alongside these cutting-edge innovations in transport vehicles, there are also a number of systems being put in place to ensure the continued safety for pedestrians. For instance, Paris' Place de la Bastille is undergoing a redesign to increase foot traffic, while the Toronto Transit Commission launched a new print awareness campaign on pedestrian safety.
Top 30 Transportation Innovations in May
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Pedal-Powered Cars
The PodRide Lets You Get Around Easily In Different Environments
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Supportive Airplane Head Rests
The HeadRest is a Device That Could Make Flying More Comfortable
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All-Terrain Flying Vehicles
The SkyRunner MK 3.2 is a Versatile Vehicle for Land and Sky Travel
26
Hand Signal Indicators
'beSEEN' Cycling Gloves Activate When Hands are Removed from the Handlebars
25
Floating Transportation Facilities
The UFO is a Livable Water Station With the Design of a UFO
24
Energy-Saving Houseboats
The 'Dwelling for the Homeless' Vessel Design is Fossil Fuel-Free
23
Automotive Collaboration Yachts
The Aston Martin AM37 Power Boat Brings the Brand to the High Seas
22
Luxe Limousine Boats
The Limousine Tender By Denis Popov Combines Road and Water Opulence
21
Compact Public Transportation Vehicles
The 'Tempo' Compact Vehicle Offers Space for Two Riders
20
Driverless Transportation Pods
Singapore's GRT Pods Could Revolutionize Public Transport
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Hybrid Blimps
These Bulbous Aircrafts Could Start Flying the Skies Again
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Cyclist Turning Signals
The 'WingLight' Direction Indicators Drivers and Pedestrians Informed
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Economy Airline Beds
Geven Has Designed Lie-Flat Seats Geared to Economy Airplane Passengers
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Self-Driving Concept Cars
The LeSEE Concept Car is Being Marketed as an Autonomous Taxi
15
Eco-Friendly Plane Wing Designs
A Collaboration Between NASA and Boeing Could Cut Plane Emissions
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Two-Seater Training Cars
This Two-Seater Car is Equipped With Obstacle Detection & Remote Control
13
Luxury Yacht-Inspired Submarines
The U-Boat Worx Cruise Sub Allows for Underwater Exploration
12
Solar-Powered Bus Shelters
London's New Solar Bus Shelters Use Photovoltaic Technology
11
3D-Printed Airplanes
This 3D-Printed Aircraft is Scouting Icebreaker Routes In Antarctica
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Pedestrian-Oriented Urban Redesigns
The Place de la Bastille Undergoes a Remodel for Foot Traffic
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360-Degree Train Tours
Rocky Mountaineer's Virtual Reality Train Tour Showcases the Rockies
8
Solar-Powered Electric Boats
The SolarSkiff is Designed to Make Electric Boating More Accessible
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Autonomous Public Transportation
Beverly Hills Discusses a Program to Develop Futuristic System
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Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
The Canter E-Cell Trucks Can Handle Massive Loads of Weight
5
Pedestrian Safety Ads
These TTC Ads Encourage Pedestrians to Stay Focused and Stay Safe
4
Autonomous Taxi Services
nuTonomy's Fleet of Self-Driving Taxis Aims to Disrupt Transportation
3
Luxurious Airplane Seats
The Panasonic Waterfront Seat Includes a 4K TV and App Capability
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Cyclist Warning Systems
The 'BikeScout' System Warns Drivers of Oncoming Cyclists
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Futuristic Car-Sharing Services
BeeZero's Service Uses Fuel Cell-Powered Hyundai Cars
Related Ideas
Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
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
Modular Customization Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual Arrival ANT is Designed for London Streets
Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles
The PIX Robobus Changes According to Passenger Needs
Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles
The UTV By Hyundai Delivers a Modern Design Language
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles
The Conceptual BMW Motorrad x NVIDIA Electric Bike is Ultra-Modern
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles
The Conceptual 'PIX-L7' Vehicle is Adventure-Ready
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
3D-Printed House Neighborhoods
EYRC and Mighty Buildings Develop the Suburbs of the Future
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
The CROSSER V1 by Bernardo Pereira is for Coastal Cities
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Cascade by Chris Min Has a Comfy Interior
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts
The 'Andrietta' Concept Car by Lee Rosario Uses Gas, Hydrogen and More
Air Taxi Partnerships
Rolls-Royce and Hyundai Team Up to Develop New Air Mobility Fuel System
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Celebratory Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
The 2023 Toyota Prius Marks Over 25 Years of the Model
Food Delivery eBike Concepts
The 'D-VIL' Electric Bike Concept by Anastasia Berg is Enclosed
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
Electric Scooter Sharing Systems
Unknown Untitled Proposes an E-scooter Sharing Scheme for Paris
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters
The Surge S32 Has an Interchangeable Body Frame
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
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
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
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Line-Ups
Honda Debuts Two Concepts Models in the Honda 0 Series
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters
The 'Tectus' is Designed to Transport Seniors In Safety & Style
Hybrid Design Electric Motorcycles
The 'iNSTINCT' Electric Motorcycle by JiaYan Li is Futuristic
Retro-Style Electric Vans
The Porsche x VW Renndienst Id.Buzz Bus Revives a Classic Design
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
Collaboration Cargo Electric Bikes
The Douze Cycles x La mobilité Toyota Cargo eBike is Efficient
Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles
This Audi Concept Vehicle by Yunsik Kim is Shapeshifting
Modular Shipping Trailer Drones
The Hyundai Trailer Drone is Hydrogen-Powered
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Car-Free Neighborhood Redevelopments
Berlin’s Former Tegel Airport is Being Converted
Electric Miniature Pickup Trucks
Yves Behar Designs the Telo with a Sustainable System
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Next-Generation BEV Collections
Toyota Announced its Upcoming 'Electrificiation' of Lexus
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
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
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The Polestar Cladrus Concept Car by Harshull Verma is Chic
Public Hovercraft Transport Systems
Hoverlink is Launching a Hovercraft Service in Ontario, Canada
Driverless Robotaxis
Lyft Partners with Motional to Launch an Autonomous Taxi Called 'IONIQ 5'
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Interactive LED Display Vehicles
The HiPhi Z Electric Sedan Has an Industrial Smart Display
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Capaciously Compact Robotaxis
This Autonomous Taxi Takes Full Advantage Of Its Cabin Space
Swappable Battery Delivery Scooters
The D05 Electric Delivery Scooter Concept is Easy to Service
Track-Ready Electric Vehicles
The Hyundai RN22e Concept Car is Designed for the Racetrack
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Electric Delivery Vans
Amazon Announced its Rivian-Made Delivery Vans are Coming in 2022
Sustainable Urban Transport Highways
The Loop in Dubai is a New Zero-Emissions System by URB
Massive Zero-Emissions Trucks
First Mode's New Mining Truck is Supposedly More Sustainable
AI-Powered Transporting Software
Ontruck Launches AI-Powered Freight Management Solutions
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
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
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
Robot Taxi Car Concepts
Didi Introduces Its a RoboTaxi Concept with Robotic Arms
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
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
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Medium-Duty Electric Trucks
The Motiv Power System 'Argo' Trucks Will Hit the Road in 2024
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks
The All-Electric 'Tangra LH1' Boasts a Range Of Over 500 Miles
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks
Porsche and Vodafone Launched a 5G Hybrid Mobile Private Network
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
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
AI Built-In Cars
Baidu Launches the First Electric Car to Have ChatGPT-Style Functions
Partially Autonomous Touring EVs
Arcimoto Designs the New Electric Vehicle to Tour Around Vegas
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
Accessible Driverless Public Buses
Treasure Island Rolls Out the Loop Program in San Francisco
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Electric Cargo Trailers
Nüwiel's Innovation Can Be Attached to Any Bike or Can Be Guided by Hand
Driverless Airport Parking Services
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch Launch a New Service in Stuttgart
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Hyper-Fast Charging Stations
New York City's Latest EV Charging Supercenter is Powered by Gravity
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Electric Truck Postal Carriers
The United States Postal Service is Switching to Electric Vehicles
Software-Defined Collaborative Vehicles
Google and Renault Work Together on a New Digital Car
Upcoming Sustainable Cybertrucks
Tesla Produces its First-Ever Cybertrucks to Launch Soon
Real-Time Transit Updates
Moovit Users Can Now Track Transit Vehicles on the Map in Real Time
Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
Germany Offers Unlimited Public Transit for €49 Monthly
Electric Truck Pilot Programs
Uber Freight Joins Forces with WattEV and CHEP
Electric Earning Incentives
Lyft Announced New Earnings Incentive for Going Electric
Electric Ride-Share Partnerships
Uber and Hertz are Making Electric Vehicles Accessible to Drivers
Autonomous Robot Taxis
Uber Partners with Motional to Become Completely Driverless by 2023
Accessible EV Charging Stations
This Charging System Uses a Camera-Fitted Robotic Arm
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks
Volta's Prototype Truck is Designed For Sustainable Hauling
AI-Powered Transit Services
Hayden AI Aims to Improve Transit Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles
Nissan Unveils a Look at the Max-Out EV Concept Converitible
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Smart Transit Solutions
NEXCOM is Unveiling a New Mobility System for Public Transit at APTA 2023
Swedish Electric Road Highways
Trafikverket is Leading a Project to Charge EVs Whilst Driving
Weather-Metric Robot Taxis
Waymo's Robotaxis Have a New Metric for Better Weather Intuition
Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies
Honda Sensing Technology Will Come Standard by 2030
Electric Vehicle Holiday Updates
Tesla Unveils its New Steam Integration for its Model S and X
Electric Ride Share Apps
Uber Intorudces Comfort Electric to Vancouver