From electric dump trucks and waste-based jet fuels to single-pedal electric cars and autonomous shuttle buses for seniors, the top October 2017 eco transportation ideas explore the many ways that current staples are being redesigned for a more sustainable future.
On a small scale, foldable electric skateboards are being introduced for the environmentally conscious urbanite, while concepts like Dethleffs' e.home are examining the ways that families may travel in the future in spacious, solar-powered, all-electric motorhomes. Other notable innovations include the self-driving Robot Shuttle, which is currently being used to transport the eldery in rural Japan – just in time for the annual Nishikata rice harvest.
To show off the fact that electric vehicles do not compromise on speed, Jaguar introduced an all-electric race series that has drivers compete for the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy.
Top 30 Eco Transportation Trends in October
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Off-Grid Camper Vans
The Winnebago Revel Packs Everything for Short or Extended Trips
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Electric Luxury Ocean Cruisers
The Tjep Eau Electric Yacht Concept is Powerful Yet Efficient
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Battery-Boosted Luxury Yachts
This Electric Luxury Yacht is Powered By BMW Batteries
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Urbanized Electric Motorcycles
The Tacita T-Cruise is Targeted Towards City-Dwelling Americans
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Powered Toddler Balance Bikes
The Stacyc Electric Balance Bicycles Help Kids Get Their Bearings
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Race-Ready City Cars
The Mini John Cooper Works Gp Concept is Built for the Track
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Versatile E-Bike Collections
These New Yamaha E-Bikes Include Off-Road and Urban Options
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Futuristic Carsharing Concepts
The Smart Vision EQ Concept EV is Self-driving and All-electric
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Electric Solar-Powered RVs
Dethleffs' 'e.home' is an Electric RV Covered in Thin-Film Solar Cells
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Barnstorming Electric SUVs
The Hummer H1 Offers Beastly & Eco-Friendly Performance In One Package
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Stylishly Modified Electric Vehicles
The Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 is Sporty and Speedy
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Sleek Electric Station Wagons
The Alcraft GT is Designed for Practicality and Performance
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Collapsible Electric Skateboards
The Mountain Slider Skateboard Can Be Folded Into Your Backpack
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Induction Charging Electric Vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA Offers Ample Charging Options
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Seniors-Shuttling Autonomous Cars
This Rural Driverless Shuttle Bus Trial Transports the Elderly
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Miniature Electric Cars
Mini Used 3D Printing to Realize the 'Mini Electric Concept'
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Cask-Crafted Cycles
The Glenmorangie Original is Wooden Bicycle Crafted From Whisky Casks
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Gargantuan Electric Dump Trucks
This Komatsu Truck is the World's Biggest Electric Vehicle
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Sporty Eco Car Makeovers
The 2018 Bmw i3S is Designed to Be Fun to Drive
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Eco-Friendly Luxury Sedans
The Mercedes S-Class Is Now Available With A Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
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Trailblazing Electric Buses
The Catalyst E2 Max Boasts the Largest Range Of Any Electric Vehicle
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Incentivized Cycling Apps
The Biklio App Offers Discounts & Rewards to Consistent Cyclists
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Galvanized Gas-Electric Crossovers
This Honda Compact Crossover is Powered By a Generator Motor
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Virtual Cycling Races
VirchyBike Lite is a Stationary Bike That Simulates Long-Distance Races
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Single-Pedal Electric Cars
This Innovative Electric Car Lets Drivers Ignore Their Brake Pedal
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Trailblazing Electric Trucks
The Fuso eCanter is the First Ever Series Production Electric Truck
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Retro-Styled Electric Cars
The Jaguar E-Type Zero Looks Like a Model From the 1960s
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Compact Delivery E-Vehicles
The DELIVER-E Looks to the Future of Delivery in Urban Centers
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Electrifying Car Race Competitions
This Jaguar Race Series Uses Production Battery-Electric Cars
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Garbage-Derived Jet Fuels
British Airways Wants to Use Fuel Extracted From Household Garbage
Related Ideas
Rugged Diminutive Camper Vans
The Potential Motors Adventure 1 Electric Camper Has Two Motors
All-Electric Camping Trailers
The Bowlus Volterra Camping Trailer Has AeroSolar Technology
Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters
The BMW CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept is Multifunctional
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Eco Electric Camping Trailers
The Colorado Teardrops Electric Classic Comes in Two Variants
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Electric Bright Concept Trucks
The New Ram 1500 EV Concept Design is Just Unveiled
Slide-Out Overlanding Campers
The EarthCruiser Slide-Out EV Camper Elevates Off-Grid Living
Adventurous Off-Road Electric Vans
The Potential Motors Electric Adventure UTV is Versatile
All-Electric Camper Van Designs
Alpincamper Turned the Volkswagen ID. Buzz into a Camper Van
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
All-Electric Luxury Trailers
Coast's 'Model 1' Offers a Premium and Fully Off-Grid RV Experience
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
All-Electric Camper Vans
The Winnebago eRV2 is Built on the Ford E-Transit Electric Chassis
Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons
The e-Beach Wagon Has a Safe, Variable Speed
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters
The 'Along' Electric Scooter Concept Has Luggage-Like Design
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
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
Off-Grid Workspace Vehicles
The Škoda Roadiaq Concept Car is Based on the Enyaq iV
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Angular Electric Bike Trailers
A Canadian Cyclist Creates the Cyberdrop Inspired by Tesla
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
Electric Glamping Vehicles
Taehyun Kim Designed This Compact Electric Vehicle, Called Haven
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Compact Cargo E-Bikes
These Electric Bikes Boast Pedal-Assisted Cargo-Hauling Abilities
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
Modular Electric Utility Vehicles
This Three-Wheeler Can Be Adapt to Different Work Applications
Powerful Utilitarian Electric SUVs
The Munro MK_1 SUV Achieves 376-Horsepower
Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids
Razors Releases Its Most Robust Scooter Yet, the 'EcoSmart Cargo'
Efficient Cargo Bikes
'MATE' Debuted the SUV Electric Cargo Bike with a Recycled Aluminum Frame
Rugged Entry-Level Electric SUVs
The Rivian R3 Boasts a Dynamic and Practical Design
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
Vehicular Shipping Container Homes
The Conceptual Jeep Container Home Supports Off-Grid Living
All-Electric Towed Trailers
The Lightship L1 Trailer is Battery-Powered and has a Minimal Design
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
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
Retro-Style Electric Vans
The Porsche x VW Renndienst Id.Buzz Bus Revives a Classic Design
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
Lightweight Folding Vehicle Pods
The Camp365 Model T Foldable RV Pod is Expandable
Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires
These Goodyear Sustainable Tires Have Traction-Tracking Treads
All-Electric Camping SUVs
The Hummer EV EarthCruiser Camper Supports Off-Grid Overlanding
Regenerative Cycling Equipment
The Conceptual 'Energy Keeper' by Sasha Torgova is Eco-Friendly
All-Electric SUV Concepts
The Toyota LAND CRUISER Se Concept is at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show
Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes
Solar Scooters' 'E-Clipse 2' Has Free Charging via Solar Power
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters
The Latest Pure Electric Scooters Allow for Comfortable Riding
Futuristic Small Electric RVs
The Coast by Aero Build is Designed with Soft Sheep Wool
Sculpted Electric SUV Models
The Ford All-Electric Explorer Modernizes a Classic Model
Trailblazing Luxury Electric SUVs
The 'Range Rover Electric' Will Offer Flagship Amenities & Specs
Electric Miniature Pickup Trucks
Yves Behar Designs the Telo with a Sustainable System
Arctic Edition Electric Vehicles
The Nissan Ariya Pole Expedition EV Was Modified by Arctic Trucks
Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes
The Veemo Velomobile from ENVO is a Stable, Efficient Vehicle
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
Electric Solar-Powered Campers
Lightship designs the L1 Trailer with Futuristic Elements
Electric Mini Camper Vans
Vanderer Presents a Look at the New Citroën 2CV Electric Design
Electric Urbanite Scooter Models
The 2023 Peugeot e-Streetzone Comes with One or Two Batteries
Powerful All-Electric SUVs
Jeep is Set to Launch Two New EVs, the Jeep Recon & the Wagoneer S
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Bidirectional Charging Electric Vehicles
The Upcoming Volvo EX90 Functions as a Mobile Generator
Micro Kei-Style Electric Trucks
The Telo Truck Has Two Axle Motors for 500-Horsepower
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Emissions-Free Camper Vans
The Renault Hippie Caviar Motel Supports Travelers
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Wood-Paneled Electric Vehicles
The 2023 Nissan Ariya Surfwagon Concept is Fully Electric
Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars
Mini Set to Release the Eco-Friendly 2025 Mini Countryman SUV
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Eco-Friendly Mining Trucks
This Prototype Truck is Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Energy-Hauling Battery Tankers
This Japanese Tanker Can Transport Surplus Renewable Energy
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes
The 'Packer 1' Can Handle Substantial Loads In An Eco-Friendly Manner
Futuristic Silver All-Electric RVs
The New Volterra by Bowlus is a Luxe Electrical RV
Swappable Battery Delivery Scooters
The D05 Electric Delivery Scooter Concept is Easy to Service
Electric Freight Trucks
Mercedes-Benz Debuted the eActros LongHaul Prototype Truck
E-Bike-Powered Logistics Services
Fez Delivery is Utilizing the 'FEZ ECO' in Last-Mile Delivery
All-Electric Sleek Fastback Sedans
Volkswagen Presents the ID.7, an Electric Update
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
Massive Zero-Emissions Trucks
First Mode's New Mining Truck is Supposedly More Sustainable
Battery-Powered Electric Scooters
Naoto Fukasawa Adds More Tones to MUJI and Gogoro's Scooters
Slick Electric Tricycles
The EVRYJourney 250W Electric Tricycle is Chic and Convenient
Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans
Japanese Automaker HW Electro Unveils a Solar-Powered Electric Van
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
Robust Electric Subcompact SUVs
The Škoda Epiq is the First of Six Upcoming EVs
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
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Electrified Retro Sports Cars
The 'Caterham EV Seven' Will Feature An All-Electric Powertrain
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
Nine-Seater Electric Vans
The PEUGEOT E-TRAVELLER Offers 217-Miles of Range
Sleek Electric Pickup Trucks
Canoo Develops the Light Tactical Vehicle for the US Army
Medium-Duty Electric Trucks
The Motiv Power System 'Argo' Trucks Will Hit the Road in 2024
Hydrogen-Powered Campervan Concepts
The 'Gen 2 LCV' Concept Would Offer Zero-Emissions Van Life
Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks
The All-Electric 'Tangra LH1' Boasts a Range Of Over 500 Miles
All-Electric Mining Vehicles
The Caterpillar 793 Electric Mining Truck Prototype is Powerful
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
E-Trike Boat Hybrids
The Z-Triton 2.0 is a Three-in-One Trike, Boat, and Cabin Vehicle
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
Hydrofoiling Electric Boats
Navier's 'N30' Boat Promises Eco-Friendly Waterway Transportation
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans
HW Electric Designs a Modular Sustainable Electric Minivan
Partially Autonomous Touring EVs
Arcimoto Designs the New Electric Vehicle to Tour Around Vegas
Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs
Honda Unveils Its New All-Eclectic SUV Dubbed 'The Prologue'
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
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
Electric Truck Pilot Programs
Uber Freight Joins Forces with WattEV and CHEP
Sustainable Battery Disposals
Lyft and Redwood Materials Aim to Repurpose Modern E-Bike Batteries
All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks
Volta's Prototype Truck is Designed For Sustainable Hauling
Eco Commerce-Ready Vans
The Nissan Townstar Electric Van Offers 186-Miles of Range
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
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