While bicycles are often thought of as one of the most eco-friendly ways to get around, these September 2017 eco transportation ideas explore a range of ideas both big and small that have the potential to make a positive impact on the environment.
Across the transportation industry, everything from bicycles to mail delivery trucks and large-scale cruise ships are being reinvented to offer modes of transport that are electric, or boast built-in solar panels.
As the consumer idea of product ownership is being reshaped to favor shared use and leverage P2P systems, "ownerless" car concepts are specifically being developed to help people share the benefits of possessing a luxury sports car for just a short period of time.
Top 30 Eco Transportation Ideas in September
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Modernized Convertible Concepts
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is an Old School EV
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Bottomless Electric Aircraft
The AJet-100 Is Cleaner, Greener and Features a Stunning Glass Floor
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Tricopter Car Brand Drones
The Conceptual Tesla Aurora Drone Can Operate Autonomously
27
Modified Retro Scooters
Shanghai Customs Modified the Honda Cub into a Stylish Scooter
26
Adaptable Three-Way Bikes
The Sustainable 3-in-1 'LittleBig' Bike Adapts with Growing Children
25
Luxurious E-Bike Lines
Riese & Müller Has Released Its 2018 Line of E-Bikes
24
Innovative Hourglass Trains
A Double-Decker Train Repositions the Tracks at the Core of the Cars
23
Shareable Sports Cars
The Toyota Public Sports Concept is an EV Designed to Be Ownerless
22
Sun-Following Folding Caravans
The 'sCarabane' Caravan Camper Harnesses Natural Energy for Power
21
Pedal-Powered Commuter Vehicles
Mö is a Solar-Powered Vehicle That Can Be Pedaled Like a Bike
20
Quick-Charge E-Unicycles
The 'Uno Bolt' E-Unicycle Gives Riders the Freedom to Ride on or Off Road
19
Comfort-Focused Racing Bikes
This KTM Rugged Bike Ensures the Racers Stays Agile and Comfy
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Impossibly Compact Electric Bikes
The 'Jupiter Bike' Has an Extremely Small Form Factor
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Advanced Cyclist Light Belts
The 'BlinkLight' Bike LED Indicator Displays Turn Signals and More
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Autonomous Magnetic Track Buses
The AGV Bus Concept Boasts a Driverless Design
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Kid-Carrying Electric Bikes
The Tern GSD Utility eBike Can Carry Ample Cargo with You
14
Lightweight Telescopic Caravans
The 'Slidavan Caravan' is Complete with a Telescope Roof
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Lightweight Sustainable Automobiles
Dutch Students Built and Designed This Biodegradable Car
12
Impregnable Bike Lock Systems
The Nutfix Protects Your Bike's Wheels and Seat From Prying Eyes
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Retro Japanese Race Cars
The Infiniti Prototype 9 is an Electric-powered Tribute to 1940s Racing
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Sporty Eco Car Makeovers
The 2018 Bmw i3S is Designed to Be Fun to Drive
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Expansive Bike Storage Spaces
Utrecht Created a Bicycle Parking Garage That Can Hold 6,500 Bikes
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Electric Mail Delivery Vehicles
The Royal Mail Will Be Trailing 9 Zero Emission Vehicles in London
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Regenerative Car Wheel Batteries
The 'Wheel Battery' Draws Power from the Turning Wheels
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Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships
Peace Boat's EcoShip is Sustainable and Features Solar Panel Sails
5
Folding Electric Bikes
Brompton Electric's Collapsible Electric Bike is Portable and Sturdy
4
Electric Mountain Bikes
The Pesu E-Bike Makes Long-Distance Mountain Biking Easier
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Rideshare Transportation Partnerships
Lyft and Amtrak Partnered to Offer Riders In-App Pickups
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Bike-Share Rewards Programs
Spin Local Offers Seattle Riders Discounts at Local Businesses
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Compact Delivery E-Vehicles
The DELIVER-E Looks to the Future of Delivery in Urban Centers
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Collaboration Automotive Electric Scooters
The Pure x McLaren Special Edition Scooter is Sleek
Family-Friendly Electric Bikes
The Lectric XPedition 2.0 Carries Kids and/or Cargo
E-Bike-Towed Wooden Trailers
Fahrrad-Campen Develop the i.woody Bicycle Caravan for Adventures
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes
HydroRide Bikes Recharge Exponentially Quicker than Lithium Bikes
Everyday Eco eMTB Designs
ebike-mtb Introduces Thömus Lightrider E_MAX
European Electric Vehicle Expansions
Infinite Machine is Entering the European Market
Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles
The 'Karbike' Combines Advantages Of E-Bikes and Micro-Cars
Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes
Segway Introduces the Xyber with Intelligent Systems
Vintage Car-Inspired Electric Bikes
The Ford Mustang eBike is Inspired by a Retro Car
Cargo-Friendly Off-Road eBikes
The Velotric Nomad 2X Has Full Suspension to Handle 560-Pounds
Small-Wheeled Shared E-Bikes
Limebike Redesign Improves Durability and Urban Usability
Removable Headlight eBikes
This Electric Bike Concept Design by KyungJin Ju is Intuitive
Sustainable Electric Bike Concepts
Przemysław Wolnicki Designed the Concept E-THUNDER Bike
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes
The Conceptual 'E-THUNDER' Electric Bike is Commute and Trail-Ready
High-Performance Electric Tricycles
The Meet One Trike Tour Features Two 750W Motors
Scenic E-Bike Peninsula Tours
DuVine Launches Six-Day Ireland Bike Tour
Micromobility Brand Bike Debuts
Conversion Kit Brand 'Swytch' is Releasing its First eBike
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs
The Porsche Cayenne Electric Comes in Two Models
Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes
The Acticycle Bike Car Hybrid is Designed to Be Shared
Luxury Off-Road Electric SUVs
The Range Rover Electric Prototype Has a New Traction Control System
Efficient Micro Mobility EVs
The Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype is Set to Launch in 2026
Cargo-Friendly Electric Quad Bikes
The ZETmobil Lastenrad Modelle Offers Emissions-Free Transport
Improved Electric Tricycle Models
Lectric Released the 'XP Trike2' with Performance Improvements
Professional-Targeted eBike Debuts
Cooltra Debuted the 'Cooltra One' Performance Bike
Electric School Bus Fleets
KIPP North Carolina Public Schools Will Utilize on Electric Busses
Scandinavian Electric GTs
The Polestar 5 Grand Tourer Blends Minimalist Design with Sustainability
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Toyota Becomes a Founder Partner of Ionna Charging Stations
Hydrogen Fuel Cars
Toyota Showcases the 'Mirai FCEV' as a Zero-Emission Mobility Option
Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles
Eli Electric Vehicles Designs the Eli ZERO Car
Practical Cubic EV Concepts
The Dacia Hipster is Ready for Commuting with 125-Miles of Range
Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks
Hyzon Motors and New Way Trucks Have Entered into a Partnership
Pet-Friendly Scooter Designs
The 'Petro' Scooter Concept Safely Transports Pets with the Rider
Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes
Solar Scooters' 'E-Clipse 2' Has Free Charging via Solar Power
Advanced Sustainable Energy Solutions
EBL Showcases Its Latest Innovations at CES 2025
Child Mobility Concepts
Toyota Unveils a Self-Driving Ev for Children That Challenges Conventions
Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes
The 'VeMoo' Recumbent Tricycle Has a Semi-Enclosed Design
Cost-Conscious Cargo eBikes
The Tern Quick Haul Long Has High-Quality Components at a Low Price
Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles
The AZULIK Mobility Electric Vehicle is Nature-Inspired
Backcountry-Ready Electric Motorbikes
Bakcou's Puma X22 SD Motorbike is for Outdoor Adventures
Compact Urban Mobility Solutions
The 'Smol Electric Motorcycle' is Ultra-Lightweight
Family-Friendly Urbanite eBikes
The Xtracycle Swoop ASM Supports Car-Free Family Lifestyles
Compact Electric Mobility Lines
isinwheel is Running a Spring Promotion in Europe
Electrically Powered Self-Driving Shuttles
HOLON Taps PTC's Cloud-Based Software Platform
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Compact Urban Delivery Vehicles
The Fiat TRIS EV Has a Three-Wheeled Build for Deliveries
Solar-Powered eBike Chargers
Beam Global's 'BeamBike' is Quick to Setup and Charges 12 Bikes
Electric Urban Flights
The Valo eVTOL Aircraft Enters Advanced Air Mobility Plans
Hybrid-Electric Seaplanes
Tidal Flight Will Soon Boast Efficient Polaris Seaplanes
Last-Mile Transportation Solutions
Honda's 'FastPort eQuad' is a Cost-Effective Business Solution
Electric Urbanite SUVs
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is Built on the Brand's Dedicated BEV Platform
Electric Car-Sharing Programs
Prima at Paseo South Gulch Has Partnered with Envoy Technologies
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
Single-Seater Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual YKSI Electric Vehicle is Ultra-Efficient
Solar Energy Camping Platforms
Electric Outdoors Unveils the EO Canopy Platform
Future Urban Mobility Cars
Volkswagen Numa Concept Imagines Cars as Part of Shared City Life
Next-Generation E-Bike Capsules
Pedego Created Three New E-Bike Models for the US Market
Elongated Cargo-Ready eBikes
The Fold E-Fold Long John Has a Lightweight Aluminum Build
Bold Modular Electric Vehicles
The Slate EV is Tailored to Lifestyles with Distinct Body Shapes
Collaborative E-Bike Designs
Dott and Segway Introduce a New Bicycle — Urban B200
Technical Timber-Made eBikes
The Esel eUrban Features the Hollow Tec Wood Frame
Eco-Friendly All-Terrain SUVs
The Toyota bZ Woodland Delivers 260-Miles of Electric Range
EV Adoption Initiatives
Bosch is Spearheading Efforts to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
Rugged Adventure-Ready Electric SUVs
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV SUV Debuted in New York
Hybrid Lifestyle Electric Bikes
The Ride1Up Vorsa Works for Commuting and Cargo Carrying
Tech-Advanced Electric Bicycle Models
Velotric Debuts Five New Bikes for 2026
Automobile-Inspired E-Bike Launches
Ford Launches the Bronco and Mustang-Inspired E-Bikes
Accessible Step-Through E-Bikes
Lime's New E-Bike Models Don't Require Manual Pedaling
Modular Family-Friendly Cargo eBikes
The Bike43 Cargo eBike Comes in the Short and Mid Models
Next Generation Electric RVs
Pebble Unveils the 'Production-Intent Pebble Flow'
Smart Home Energy Technologies
EcoFlow Leads in Smart Home Energy Tech at Ces 2026
Two-Seater Solar-Powered EVs
The Toyota FT-Me Measures in Just Under 100-Inches
Electric Cargo-Hauling Vans
The 'Evolv' is an Ultra-Compact EV with a Large Payload Capacity
Innovative Maritime Transportation Systems
SeaTrain Technology Presents a Groundbreaking Approach
Iconic Car-Inspired Electronic Bikes
Ford and N Plus Join Forces on Bronco-Inspired Off-Road Bikes
Modular Cargo-Hauling Electric Trikes
These Viribus Folding E-Trikes Come in Two Models
Electric Motorcycle Production Gains
Zeno Raises $25M To Scale Battery-Swap Motorbikes
Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
Kia Corporation and LG Electronics Debut Mobility Solutions
Last-Mile Delivery E-Bikes
Hero Lectro's 'Muv-E' is Efficient and Cost-Effective for Operation
Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes
The Inga from Infinite Mobility Promises Free Charging via Solar Energy
Familial Power-Boosted eBikes
The Urban Arrow Line Smart System Family Models Come in Two Options
Zero-Emission Mobile Repair Trucks
Labatt Breweries of Canada Enhances Its Delivery Fleet
Roomy Cargo Electric Bikes
The TARRAN T1 Pro is Meant for Families in Urban Spaces
Electric Sports Car Concepts
Lotus is Designing its 'Theory 1' EV with Three-Seat Design
Angular Automotive Electric Bikes
The 2025 Porsche eBike Sport Has a Lightweight Carbon Frame
Adaptable Urbanite Electric Bikes
The TENWAYS AGO X Easily Goes from City to Country
Wheelchair-Accessible Electric Vehicles
Motability Operations Delivers Inclusive Auto Design
Inaugural Midsized Electric SUVs
The smart #5 Electric SUV Balances Function and Form
Online Electric Bike Retailers
Monday Motorbikes Places an Emphasis on High-Quality Electric Bikes
Solar-Powered Desert Stations
Michael Jantzen Unveiled the High Desert Charging Station
Luxury Electric Van Concepts
Mercedes Vision V offers a first-class travel experience on wheels
Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes
The SOLARIS Solar Powered Motorcycle Generates All Its Own Energy
Moped-Inspired Electric Bikes
GOTRAX Debuts the Sleek Mustang Electric Bike
Autonomous Electric Microbuses
MOIA And Uber Began Testing Its ID. Buzz Microbuses In Los Angeles
Electric Public Transportation Expansions
The Higer New V Series Launch in the Phillipines
Energy-Efficient Electric Bikes
The Muon 'Elon' is a Premium Bike with a Long-Lasting Battery
Electric Off-Road Concepts
The Elevated Velocity Concept Previews Cadillac’s Off-Road EV Vision
App-Controlled Custom E-Bikes
Favorite Bikes' Hybrid Electric Bike is Personalized with an App
Delhi-Based Electric Buses
Delhi Government Representatives Advocate for a New Electric Bus Fleet
Canadian Eco-friendly Phone Cases
Pela's Sustainable Approach to Phone Case Trends
All-Electric Travel Trailers
Airstream Introduces its First Electric Basecamp 20Xe Trailer
Urban Family-Friendly eBikes
The Urbanisto eBike Carries Kids or Cargo
Sculptural Electric Motorcycle Designs
Royal Enfield Highlights Flying Flea and its New C6 Bike
Expansive Battery Technology Ranges
The Latest EcoFlow Power Solutions Include Four Options
Specialized Electric Two-Wheeler Ecosystems
Microchip Technology Aims to Accelerate Innovation
Intelligent Cycling Systems
Vanpowers Debuted Its Advanced Smart System for Bikes at CES 2025
Cost-Effective Carbon Calculators
Ship Green Unveils an Advanced Carbon Calculator for Emissions
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
All-Electric Pope Vehicles
Pope Francis Introduces a New Popemobile by Mercedes-Benz
Electric Freight Networks
Amazon Expands Zero-Emission Logistics with Einride EV Trucks
Compact Electirc Wagons
BougeRV Debuts a Convenience-Focused Electric Wagon at CES 2025
Eco-Friendly Tourist Transportation
Rosie Travel Invests in Fiji's First Electric Tourist Coaches
On-Demand Electric Boat Taxis
Bangkok's Electric Boat Taxi Commenced Service in July
Efficient Charging Solutions
TESSAN Showcased a Slew of Its Performance-Focused Products at CES
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Electric Sports Car Concepts
Chevrolet's California Corvette Concept Revives West Coast Nostalgia
Water-Filtering Hydrogen Fuel Trucks
The Toyota Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept Will Be at SEMA 2025
Sustainable Travel Methods
Intrepid Unveils a Sustainable Travel Service to Incentivize Rail Usage
Electric Van Fleets
SoCalGas Incorporated New Ford E-Transit Electric Vans into Its Fleet
Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes
The Acticycle Fuses Elements of a Car and a Bike Together
Electric Rickshaw Pilots
An Eco-Friendly E-Rickshaw Pilot Program Launches in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Low-Profile Home EV Chargers
The EcoFlow PowerPulse Maintains a Clutter-Free Design
Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries
Deliveroo UAE Has Integrated Electric Bikes Into its Delivery Fleet
Easy-to-Ride Electric Cruiser Trikes
The ENVO Flex E-Trike Has a 750W Motor and More
Eco-Friendly Taxi Services
Wayder is a New Taxi and Delivery Service in Bristol, UK
Premium eBike Subscription Services
Wombi Released in Seattle to Make eBikes More Accessible
Battery Electric Vehicle Lines
Iveco Group Highlights Commitment to Diverse Energy Solutions
Solar-Powered Golf Carts
LOBO EV Marks Its Third Successful Export of Golf Carts to the U.S.
Pedal-Assist Electric Water Bikes
The Otter Bike Explorer Has a 6061 Alloy Frame
Eco-Friendly Electric Motorcycles
The Honda WN7 Combines Zero-Emission Power with Performance
Transforming Camp Vehicles
Citroën ELO Concept Car Alters into a Mobile Camp with Inflatable Beds
Recycled-Steel Bus Stations
The Amazon Bus Station in Belém Cuts Carbon Emissions by 70%
Electric Trike Designs
Mooncool Represents an Innovative Approach to Electric Mobility
Electric Adventure Trailers
Lightship AE.1 Blends Aerodynamic Design and Silent Solar Power
Urban Cargo Trikes
The Cube Trike Flatbed Hybrid 750 Offers Agile Hauling with a Tilting Platform
Sustainable Battery-Swapping Stations
Zepto and Battery Smart Have Committed to Greener Deliveries
Modular Electric Mopeds
The EPA‑1 Lets Riders Personalize Their Ride with Modular Accessories
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot