The top October 2016 transportation ideas feature an array of concepts that are propelling the future of travel forward. Among them include cars that are powered by machine learning, autonomous cargo boats and zero-emission trains.
At the same time these underlying systems are being overhauled for more efficiency, so are the passenger seats on planes, subway cars and trains. A prime example of this is PriestmanGoode's design for train seats, which increases the seating capacity by about 30%.
While public transportation hubs are often utilitarian in their designs, as more consumers opt to take sustainable forms of shared transportation, subway stations, trains and bus terminals are being celebrated with aesthetically pleasing designs. Examples of this include the Sodra Munksjon Station in Jonkoping, Sweden, as well as the Dubai's new Red Line terminal extension.
Top 35 Transporation Ideas in October
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London Underground Renaissance Photos
Toby Ziff's Images Apply 16th Century Principles to the Tube
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Folding E-Bicycle Designs
The Gi FlyBike Spins the Benefits of Power Assistance and Portability
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Family-Friendly Scooters
The Space Scooter is a New Way for Families to Get Active
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Mobile Jet Nightclubs
The Big Imagination Foundation Jumbo Jet Is an Interactive Art Experience
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Sleek Autonomous Concept Vehicles
The Opel H Loads Passengers from the Front Rather than the Side
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Space-Saving Train Seats
PriestmanGoode's Seat Design Can Increase Capacity by 30 Percent
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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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Luxury Solar-Powered Yachts
The Solaris Global Cruiser Yacht Requires Nothing but Sunshine to Sail
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Aerodynamic Concept Cars
The Citroen C3 WRC Concept Offers All-Wheel Drive Functionality
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Lightweight Turbocharged Cars
The Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Blends Sporty Performance and Practicality
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Autonomous Naval Speedboats
This Royal Navy Boat is Engineered for Surveillance Purposes
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Compact Police Cars
The New York Police Department Received a Fleet of Smart Fortwos
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Transportable Bending Bikes
The Somerset Bicycle Folds To Be Carried on Public Transportation
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Self-Propelling Cargo Boats
The 'Roboat' Program Will Put Autonomous Boats in Amsterdam's Canals
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Belt-Driven Bikes
The Trek Zora Concept Bicycle Boasts a Futuristic Make With Disk Brakes
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Matchstick-Inspired Train Stations
The Sodra Munksjon Station Proposal References Jonkoping's Past
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Turbocharged Diesel Cars
Alfa Romeo's Latest Turbocharged Sports Car Offers Variable Transmission
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Community-Decorated Stations
The Brooklyn Subway Stations Are Calling Local Artists For A Redesign
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Turbocharged Miniature Cars
The JCW Clubman Car Offers Impressive Speed and Supreme Control
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Luxury Electric Concept Cars
The Mercedes Generation EQ Merges EV Technology with SUV Style
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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
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Machine Learning Cars
The 'Nvidia BB8' AI Learns to Drive Based on Human Drivers' Behaviour
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Static Space Transportation Techniques
SpaceWorks will Put People into Torpor for Mars Missions
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Sculptural Coastal Railway Stations
This Train Railway Station Imagines the Future of Travel
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Extreme Energy-Saving Cars
The Alfa Romeo Advanced Efficiency Car Uses High-Tech Engine Cooling
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Winged Railway Termini
The 'Route 2020' Competition Decided Dubai's New Red Line Extension
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$21,000 Airplane Seats
Casey Neistat Documented His First Class Journey on an Emirates Airplane
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Rush Hour-Avoiding Incentives
The Cash Rewards Program Encourages Folks to Avoid the Morning Rush
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Accessible Transit Signals
The Bus Bell Alerts Drivers When Special Needs Passengers Are Exiting
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Turbocharged Track Cars
The Nissan GT-R Track Edition Offers Increased Stability and Power
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Extended Range Electric Cars
The New Chevrolet Bolt EV Range is an Estimated 238 Miles Per Charge
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Anonymous Transit Apps
This App Helps Commuters Report Suspicious Activity to Police
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Tilt-Tracking Trains
Amtrak's New High-Speed Trains Handle Curves With Smooth Precision
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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
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
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
Electric License-Free City Cars
The Citroën La 2 Deuche Concept is Inspired by a Classic
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
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
Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles
The Conceptual BMW Motorrad x NVIDIA Electric Bike is Ultra-Modern
AI-Powered Beehive Farming Vehicles
The 2035 Moving Beehive Mobility Vehicle is Advanced
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
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
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
The CROSSER V1 by Bernardo Pereira is for Coastal Cities
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
Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Cascade by Chris Min Has a Comfy Interior
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts
The 'Andrietta' Concept Car by Lee Rosario Uses Gas, Hydrogen and More
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
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Shapeshifting Railway Inspection Motorbikes
The Railway Motorcycle by Heqi Wang is Dual-Purpose
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
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
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
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
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
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
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
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
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
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
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
Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles
This Audi Concept Vehicle by Yunsik Kim is Shapeshifting
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
Family-Friendly Hypercar Concepts
The Porsche Mission S Concept by Zhe Huang is Spacious
Car-Free Neighborhood Redevelopments
Berlin’s Former Tegel Airport is Being Converted
Compact Classically Inspired Cars
The Conceptual MINI Spaceman Hatchback Modernizes a Classic
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Electric Miniature Pickup Trucks
Yves Behar Designs the Telo with a Sustainable System
Mobile Otherworldly Hotel Vehicles
The Conceptual Tesla Mobile Resort Hotel is Imagined for Mars
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Harmonious Cityscape Monorails
The HK Monorail Concept by the Ponti Design Studio is Sustainable
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Friendly Business Delivery Trucks
The 'ORCA' Autonomous Delivery Truck Has a Friendly Form
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
Electric Public Transport Networks
Daniel Czyszczon’s Flowee Proposal is Sustainable & Accessible
Rectangular Cockpit Scooters
This Tricycle Scooter Design Concept by Alexander Yamaev is Slender
Open-Air Autonomous Cars
The Conceptual Polestar 'Adaptor' by Yi-Wei Chiu Has Level 5 Autonomy
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
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
Driverless Robotaxis
Lyft Partners with Motional to Launch an Autonomous Taxi Called 'IONIQ 5'
Shipping Technology Upgrades
Walmart and Platform Science Have Partnered on a New Initiative
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
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
CO2-Capturing Electric Car Prototypes
This Student-Designed Car Captures & Stores Carbon Dioxide
Modular Emergency Vehicles Proposals
Mike George Designed an Innovative Modular Hospital System
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
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
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
Personal Overnight Train Cabins
The 'Yolochka' Cabin Concept Supports the Needs of New Passengers
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
Future-Forward Electric Sedans
Hyundai Launches Its Highly-Anticipated 'IONIQ 6' EV
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
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
Lifestyle Concept Vehicles
Audi Unveiled the 'Activesphere' Concept in a Short Teaser
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
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
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
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
In-Transit Entertainment Devices
Lola Bourasseau's Explore is a Way to Pass the Time for Travelers
All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts
Joby Aviation, Inc. Launches a New Aircraft for Passenger Service
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
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
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
Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns
Tremend Designs the Metropolitan Station in Lublin
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
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
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 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
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
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
Autonomous Furniture Deliveries
Waymo and Wayfair are Testing Autonomous Shipping This Summer
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
Electric Ride Share Apps
Uber Intorudces Comfort Electric to Vancouver