Trains powered by hydrogen fuel cells, small-scale city cars and transformative e-bikes are a few of the innovative ideas in October 2016 eco transportation.
There are plenty of small-scale eco vehicles that have been specifically designed for use in the city, but they are now being given ultra-specific jobs. For instance, the New York Police Department is now employing a fleet of Smart Fortwos for meter enforcement, while the Amber One is a vehicle that's meant for shared use rather than individual ownership.
One of the most notable eco car designs is the Sion from Sono Motors, which was branded as an "affordable solar car for everyone" as part of its successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.
Top 25 Eco Transportation Ideas in October
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Modern Mini Camping Trailers
The Airstream Basecamp is a Camper for Young Adventurers
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Space-Saving Camper Vans
The Vantana's Interior Design Makes Prudent Use Of Vertical Room
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Camper Van Conversion Kits
The Hymercar Ayers Rock Kit Turns an Ordinary Van into Luxury Camper
22
Rugged Rescue Vehicles
Nissan's Navara EnGuard Concept Packs a Portable Battery Pack
21
Folding E-Bicycle Designs
The Gi FlyBike Spins the Benefits of Power Assistance and Portability
20
Sports Car-Inspired E-Bikes
Pininfarina's E-Voluzione is Based on Its Experience with Ferrari
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Crowdfunded Solar Cars
Sono Motors' 'Sion' Introduces an Affordable "Solar Car for Everyone"
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Lightweight Folding Bicycles
The Hummingbird Bike Makes Ample Use Of Carbon Fiber Construction
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Swinging Subway Seats
The BART Subway System Adds a Swing in The Middle of a Train Car
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Boosted E-Bike Batteries
Bosch's New Double Battery Pack Offers Improved Charging and Riding
15
Multi-Functional Bike Sidecars
This Detachable Sidecar Makes Transporting People and Things Easier
14
Energy-Providing Bikes
The 0±0 Electric Power-Assisted Bicycle is Versatile with Power Usage
13
Energy-Efficient SUVs
This Compact Luxury SUV Offers Plug-In Hybrid Performance
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Compact Police Cars
The New York Police Department Received a Fleet of Smart Fortwos
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Waste-Reducing Food Trucks
This Truck Reduces Food Waste by Creating Dishes from Unusual Animals
10
Community-Decorated Stations
The Brooklyn Subway Stations Are Calling Local Artists For A Redesign
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Shared Electric Cars
The 'Amber One' is Designed for Sharing Rather Than Ownership
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Miniature Electric City Cars
The Smart Electric Drive Vehicles Pack Up to 160km of Driving Range
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Zero-Emission Hydrogen Trains
Alstom's Coradia iLint Train is Powered by a Hydrogen Fuel Cell
6
Quick-Charge Electric Automobiles
The Volkswagen ID Concept Sedan Charges to 80% in 15-Minutes
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Hydrogen-Powered Racing Vehicles
The Pagani Ganador Concept Racer is Eco-Friendly on the Track
4
Extended Range Electric Cars
The New Chevrolet Bolt EV Range is an Estimated 238 Miles Per Charge
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Bilingual Gadget Apps
The Gadgets 360 App is Available In Both English and Hindi Versions
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Sleek Hybrid Supercars
The Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Four Door is Powerfully Efficient
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China-Specific Hybrid SUVs
The BMW X1 xDriver25Le iPerformance will Only be Available in China
Related Ideas
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
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
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Branded Car-Powered Hotels
Hyundai Opens Doors to World’s First Car-Powered Hotel
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
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Trucks
A Hydrogen Fuel Cell Toyota Hilux is Being Developed in the UK
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
Off-Grid Workspace Vehicles
The Škoda Roadiaq Concept Car is Based on the Enyaq iV
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
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
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
Compact Cargo E-Bikes
These Electric Bikes Boast Pedal-Assisted Cargo-Hauling Abilities
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters
This Urban Electric Scooter Offers Safe & Reliable City Navigation
Inductive Charging Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual Vixen Electric Sports Kit Car is Aerodynamic
Italian Sports Car-Branded Chargers
This Conceptual Ferrari EV Charger Pays Tribute to the Brand
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids
Razors Releases Its Most Robust Scooter Yet, the 'EcoSmart Cargo'
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
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
Electric Five-Door Cars
This Vehicle is a Reimagined Version Of the 'Renault 5' Sports Car
Gilded Electric Supercar Concepts
The Yugo Ampera Concept by Marko Petrovic is Retro-Inspired
Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Line-Ups
Honda Debuts Two Concepts Models in the Honda 0 Series
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Sculpted Tech Brand Supercars
This Apple iCar Concept Imagines a Tech-Rich EV
Traditional Vehicle Hydrogen Concepts
Toyota Presents the New Corolla Cross Hydrogen Concept
Zero-Emission Race Cars
Karfidov lab designs the Formula Polestar for the future
Portable Hydrogen Stations
Hyperion Announced the 'Hyper:Fuel' Stations for its XP-1 Supercar
Exquisitely Elegant Electric Cars
The 'Model 01' Adopts a Classy, Minimalist Aesthetic
Style-Conscious PHEVs
The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is Sleek, Speedy and Spacious
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
Aerodynamic Electric Sedans
Volkswagen's 'ID.7' Sedan Offers An Impressive Range Of 700 Kilometers
Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans
The 'MINI Concept Aceman' Boasts a Future-Forward Design
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes
Solar Scooters' 'E-Clipse 2' Has Free Charging via Solar Power
Regenerative Cycling Equipment
The Conceptual 'Energy Keeper' by Sasha Torgova is Eco-Friendly
Sculpted Electric Sports Cars
The Lexus Electrified Sport Concept Showcases Sweeping Lines
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series
The Saloon and Space-Hub Join Honda's Sustainable 0 Series
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
Sculpted Electric SUV Models
The Ford All-Electric Explorer Modernizes a Classic Model
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Systems
Layer Designs the Croft System to Sustainably Power Vehicles
Electric Miniature Pickup Trucks
Yves Behar Designs the Telo with a Sustainable System
Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes
The Veemo Velomobile from ENVO is a Stable, Efficient Vehicle
Enclosed Electric Tricycles
Carver Electric Created a City-Focused Compact Electric Vehicle
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
Inaugural Fully Electric Cars
Maserati Debuted the Folgore Model During Milan Design Week
Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods
The 'Agora-E' Mobility Concept by Andrea Ponti is Minimalist
Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars
The 'EV Sport 01' Offers Powerful Performance In a Sleek Package
Electric Public Transport Networks
Daniel Czyszczon’s Flowee Proposal is Sustainable & Accessible
Emissions-Free Camper Vans
The Renault Hippie Caviar Motel Supports Travelers
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
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
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
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles
Yamaha Unveils its Hydrogen-Powered Golf Cart, the 'Drive H2'
Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars
Mini Set to Release the Eco-Friendly 2025 Mini Countryman SUV
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Plastic Waste-Fuelled Hypercars
Bertone's GB110 Supercar is Designed to Celebrate 110 Years
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Quick-Charging Electric Motorcycles
FUELL Presents the New Fllow E-Motorcycle Design
Eco-Friendly Mining Trucks
This Prototype Truck is Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Electric Hybrid Vibrant Vehicles
GM Unveils the 2024 Corvette E-Ray Hybrid Through the Tools
Chic EV Motorbikes
Horwin's Senmenti 0 Electric Motorcycle Was Debuted at Ces 2024
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
All-Electric Sleek Fastback Sedans
Volkswagen Presents the ID.7, an Electric Update
Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads
Škoda 'Hijacks' Competitors in Innovative Marketing Campaign
Quick-Charge Streamlined Electric Vehicles
Hyundai Presents the New Ioniq 6 Electric Vehicle
Track-Ready Electric Vehicles
The Hyundai RN22e Concept Car is Designed for the Racetrack
CO2-Capturing Electric Car Prototypes
This Student-Designed Car Captures & Stores Carbon Dioxide
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
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
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles
The Lightweight 'Carice TC2' Prioritizes Nostalgic Aesthetics
Massive Zero-Emissions Trucks
First Mode's New Mining Truck is Supposedly More Sustainable
Eco EV Charging Stations
This Retail and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Will Be in Manchester
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Bikes
A Team of Designers Created a Futuristic Hydrogen Bike Concept
Collaboration Prototype Electric Vehicles
The Sony x Honda Afeela EV Was Unveiled at CES 2023
Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans
Japanese Automaker HW Electro Unveils a Solar-Powered Electric Van
Building-Specific Charging Cooperatives
Elby Introduces a Solution for Charging Electric Cars
Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars
The Volkswagen ID.X Performance Maximizes Electric Capabilities
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
The Club Car CRU Invites People to Slow Down & "Be a Detourist"
Electrified Retro Sports Cars
The 'Caterham EV Seven' Will Feature An All-Electric Powertrain
Electric Car Subscription Plans
Hyundai Launched an EV Subscription Service Plan Called Evolve+
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles
Aptera Presents the ‘Launch Edition’ of Its Solar Electric Car
Hydrogen-Powered Campervan Concepts
The 'Gen 2 LCV' Concept Would Offer Zero-Emissions Van Life
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
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
E-Trike Boat Hybrids
The Z-Triton 2.0 is a Three-in-One Trike, Boat, and Cabin Vehicle
Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models
The Abarth 500e is Speedy, Efficient and Fun to Drive
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
Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans
HW Electric Designs a Modular Sustainable Electric Minivan
Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs
Honda Unveils Its New All-Eclectic SUV Dubbed 'The Prologue'
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
Stylish Concept Electric Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class has a Sleek Visual
Electric Truck Postal Carriers
The United States Postal Service is Switching to Electric Vehicles
Compact Electric SUVs
Volvo Delivers the New EX90 that is Set to Launch on June 7th
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
Hydrogen-Electric Racecars
The ACO and H24Project Unveiled 'MissionH24,' an Eco-Friendly Supercar
All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks
Volta's Prototype Truck is Designed For Sustainable Hauling
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%
Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft
The 'EcoPulse' is Powered By High-Density Batteries
Safe-Focused Electric SUVs
Volvo's EX90 EV SUV is Described to be the Safest Car Yet by the Brand
Charger-Locating EV Apps
Citroën Launches the e-ROUTES Planning App for Electric Vehicle Owners
Industrial Electric Trucks
Daimler's 'eConic' is an Electric Truck for City Waste Disposal
Electric Ride Share Apps
Uber Intorudces Comfort Electric to Vancouver