Silent taxi ride services, airline beds designed by mattress companies and airless bicycle tires are a few of the new and notable May 2017 transportation innovations, all of which put a great emphasis on improving comfort throughout a journey.
Alongside innovative eco-friendly, ultra-aerodynamic and autonomous long-haul trucks that are designed to deliver goods in large quantities, companies are turning to small-scale delivery trikes and rovers within urban environments. Some examples of this can be seen from innovators like Urban Arrow and Einride, as well as several food delivery services that are now employing robotic delivery assistants in cities. Alongside prioritizing comfort, these emerging transportation concepts also put a premium on convenience and automation of simple tasks.
Top 25 Transportation Innovations in May
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Reengineered Airline Beds
The Simba Air-Hybrid Focuses on Comfort for Sleeping on a Plane
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Airless Bicycle Tires
Bridgestone's Airless Tires Do Not Need to Be Inflated
23
New York-Inspired Jet Planes
The Embraer Manhattan Jet Features a Pinstripe Suit Paint Job
22
Dashing Chinese Electric Cars
The Qiantu K50 Has Rooftop Solar Panels and a Max Range of 250 Miles
21
Rugged Chinese Luxury SUVs
The Hybrid Jeep Yunti Concept is Set to Debut at the Shanghai Auto Show
20
Updated Electric Truck Timelines
Elon Musk Shares Debut Dates for Tesla Electric Truck and Semi
19
3D-Printed Airplane Parts
Norsk Titanium Has Developed a 3D Printing Process for Titanium Parts
18
Panoramic Airplane Windows
Boeing's SkyView Panoramic Window Offers Picturesque Aerial Views
17
Semi-Autonomous Transport Pods
Einride's Vehicles of the Future Offer Autonomous & Remote Controls
16
Air-Filtering Crossover Concepts
The Volkswagen I.D. Crozz Provides Passengers Clean Air Anywhere
15
One-Way Car Rental Apps
AAA's Gig Car Share App Doesn't Make You Pay to Park
14
Fast Food Delivery Rovers
The Domino's Pizza Delivery Robot Has Just Launched in Europe
13
Aquatic Human-Sized Octocopters
Kitty Hawk is Google Co-founder Larry Page's Next Venture
12
Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Trucks
This Big Rig Truck was Retrofitted by Toyota to Run on Hydrogen
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App-Based Car Leases
AutoGravity Aims to Ease the Process of Car Financing
10
E-Cargo Delivery Trikes
Urban Arrow's Delivery Vehicles Have the Potential to Replace Trucks
9
Hybrid Electric Police Cars
The Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan is an Eco-Friendly Cruiser
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Efficient Delivery Warehouse Robots
Hikvision 'Little Orange' Robots Use Networks for Efficiency
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Roady-Ready Self-Driving Cars
GM's 'Super Cruise' System is Debuting in the Cadillac CT6
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Upcycled Delivery Bikes
Deliveroo's Upcycled Bike is Made with Unused Kitchen Tools
5
Business-Focused Ridesharing Features
Uber Central is Designed for Businesses' Clients
4
Silent Taxi Services
Miyako Taxi's 'Silent Taxi' Offers a Cab Ride That Guarantees No Discussions
3
Car Delivery Websites
Deliver My Ride Offers Online Car Purchasing and Leasing
2
Takeout Delivery Rovers
Yelp Eat24 is Now Testing Marble's Food Delivery Robot in San Francisco
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Public Autonomous Van Tests
Waymo Early Riders Lets Ordinary People Test Self-driving Cars
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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
Carbon-Plated Performance Sneakers
HOKA Presents the Lifestyle Transport X Sneaker
Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes
Soof Azani and Lir Braverman Debut a Proposal for a Bike Called D50
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
Aerodynamic Industrial eBikes
The ASYNC A1 eBike Handles Everyday Commuting and Weekend Jaunts
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
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles
The UTV By Hyundai Delivers a Modern Design Language
Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles
The Conceptual BMW Motorrad x NVIDIA Electric Bike is Ultra-Modern
Minimal Technical Sleek Sneakers
The HOKA Transport Shoe Has a Quiet Premium Look
Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
The Conceptual 'Ayra' Bike by Radka Zvarova is Futuristic
Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters
The 'Along' Electric Scooter Concept Has Luggage-Like Design
See-Through Ride-On Suitcases
The Latest Airwheel Suitcase Holds Up to 28-Liters of Essentials
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
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
AR-Equipped Electric Motorcycles
The EyeLights Rocket One Works Seamlessly with a Connected Helmet
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
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Air Taxi Partnerships
Rolls-Royce and Hyundai Team Up to Develop New Air Mobility Fuel System
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
Sustainable Last-Mile Delivery Motorcycles
The OXOKI Mutant Electric Cargo Motorcycle is Reliable
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
Compact Cargo E-Bikes
These Electric Bikes Boast Pedal-Assisted Cargo-Hauling Abilities
Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs
The Karver Cyle Concept K1 by Kip Kubisz is Performance-Driven
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
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
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
Car Rental Expanses
Uber Rent Launches in Canada for Convenient Car Rental Experience
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
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
E-Cargo Delivery Bikes
Amazon Rolls Out E-Cargo Delivery Service in London, England
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Woman-Focused E-Hailing Apps
Kgosigadi Rides is a Safe Transportation App for Women and Girls
Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires
These Goodyear Sustainable Tires Have Traction-Tracking Treads
Modular Shipping Trailer Drones
The Hyundai Trailer Drone is Hydrogen-Powered
Urban Rental Scooter Systems
The 'City Wander' Portable Rental Scooter Concept is Space-Efficient
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
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
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
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Warming Delivery E-Bikes
Domino's dxb Delivery Bike Includes a Temperature-Controlled Pizza Pod
Rectangular Cockpit Scooters
This Tricycle Scooter Design Concept by Alexander Yamaev is Slender
Omnidirectional Autonomous Vehicle Tires
The Hankook Tire 'Wheelbot' Supports Future Vehicles
Australian E-Scooter Startups
'Benzina' is Launching with its Inaugural E-Scooter Collection
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
Driverless Robotaxis
Lyft Partners with Motional to Launch an Autonomous Taxi Called 'IONIQ 5'
AI-Powered Fully Electric Motorcycles
The Verge Motorcycles TS Ultra was Presented at CES
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Mobility Device Trials
The Scootaround App Soft Launched the Self-Activated Trial
Space-Inspired Airless Tires
NASA and Smart Tire Company Join on the Progressive Metl Tires
Self-Balancing Stealthy Motorbikes
Yamaha Presents the New MOTOROiD Experimental Bike
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Airplane-Friendly Wheelchairs
The 'Air-Chair' Wheelchair Works with Existing Airplane Seats
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
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Swappable Battery Delivery Scooters
The D05 Electric Delivery Scooter Concept is Easy to Service
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
AI Travel Assistants
Trip.com Group Positions Its Tripgenie Service as Groundbreaking
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
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
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
AI-Powered Transporting Software
Ontruck Launches AI-Powered Freight Management Solutions
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
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
Authentic AI-Powered Travel Experiences
Tailbox is an AI Travel Tool Offering Personalized Trips
Ultra-Compact Cargo Bikes
The Yoonit Mini Cargobike Easily Carries a Range of Loads
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
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
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
Israel-Based eBike Manufacturers
'PNY' was Founded in 2020 to Make Transport More Sustainable
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Sit-Down Scooter Rentals
Wheels Launches New Long-Term Scooter Rentals Option in Miami
Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks
The All-Electric 'Tangra LH1' Boasts a Range Of Over 500 Miles
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills
Wheely-x Brings Inclusive Mobility and Gaming to CES 2024
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Updated Air Taxi Designs
Hyundai Unveils the New Elevated S-A2 Air Taxi During CES
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
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
In-Transit Entertainment Devices
Lola Bourasseau's Explore is a Way to Pass the Time for Travelers
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts
Joby Aviation, Inc. Launches a New Aircraft for Passenger Service
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
AV-Operated Airport Rides
Waymo Delivers the Robotaxis to Take Trips to the Phoenix Airport
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Cybertruck-Inspired Electric Scooters
The New Infinite Machine P1 Bike is Defined by Geometry
Electric Cargo Trailers
Nüwiel's Innovation Can Be Attached to Any Bike or Can Be Guided by Hand
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
E-Bike-Booking Platforms
'Free Now' and 'Tier' are Offering E-Bike Booking in Dublin, Ireland
Electric Truck Pilot Programs
Uber Freight Joins Forces with WattEV and CHEP
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
Flexible User-Centric Rideshares
Careem Introduces Flexi Rides to Bolster its Market Presence
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Range-Roving Cargo Drones
This Drone Can Transport Heavy Payloads Across Vast Distances
Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services
The InDrive Ride Hail Platform is Now Available in the Us
Unified IoT Freight Platforms
Convoy Announces the Launch of 'Hi-Fi Visibility' for Shippers
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Weather-Metric Robot Taxis
Waymo's Robotaxis Have a New Metric for Better Weather Intuition