These sustainable car innovations range from fast-charging electric buses to solar vehicles that feature 3D-printed parts. Geared towards eco-conscious millennial drivers, these examples take a vehicle's environmental impact into account.
Ensuring that drivers are doing less to contribute to our fragile planet's pollution, electric cars, residential charging stations and even solar-powered vehicle hubs are more prevalent than ever before. Other standouts include hybrid and electrical buses that make one's daily commute a choice they can feel good about.
Moreover, sustainable car innovations like biodegradable tires, eco-friendly fuel alternatives and driver efficiency apps target consumers who can't afford to invest in an electric or low-emission vehicle. On the luxury car front, iconic brands are retaining sleek aesthetics while evolving their products to become more cost-effective, environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient for loyal consumers.
32 Sustainable Car Innovations
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3D-Printed Solar Cars
Students at NTU Created a Futuristic Car Design with Additive Manufacturing
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Biodegradable Luxury Cars
The Mercedes Benz LX Concept by Irfendy Mohamad is Eco-Friendly
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Eco-Manufactured Vehicles
BMW Concept Car is 3D-Printed Out of Degradable Materials
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Future-Facing Car Conferences
2015 Ford Trends Conference Tackles Tomorrow's Transportation Needs
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3D-Printed Supercars
Divergent Microfactories Unveils a Stunning Printed Car Design
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Aerodynamic Solar Cars
The Immortus Sports Car is Capable of Providing Unlimited Range
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3D-Printed Car Transmissions
An Engineer Created This Working 5-Speed Transmission for a Toyota
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Solar-Powered Family Cars
The Stella Lux Has a Range of Over 1,000 Kilometers
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Hybrid Electric Cars
The All-New XC90 From Volvo Offers a Healthy 300-Mile Range
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Air-Friendly Cars
The Citroen Aircross Concept Features a Compressed Air Powertrain
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In-Car Air Purifiers
PURGGO Cleans Car Air with Purifying Bamboo Charcoal
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Residential Charging Stations
Tesla Motors and Airbnb Team Up to Provide Eco Roadtrip Solutions
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Printed Automotive Wheels
BMW is Revving Up for the DTM with 3D-Printed Race Car Parts
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On-Demand Car Wash Apps
This App Brings Custom Car Wash Services to Users' Homes
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Residential Electric Vehicle Chargers
The ChargePoint Home is the Most Advanced Way to Power Up
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Efficient Driving Devices
CleverDrive Helps You Track Driving Behavior to Decrease Emissions
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Solar-Powered Charging Stations
The 'Point.One S' is an Eco-Friendly Alternative by BMW
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Lightweight Aluminum Autos
The New Land Rover 2015 Discovery Sport is Equipped with Updates
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Water-Injected Cars
The BMW M4 GTS Uses Water Injection to Maintain a Cool Combustion Temperature
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Hydrogen Concept Cars
Toyota's FCV Plus Can Be Used As a General Electricity Generator
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Supercharged Electric Buses
This Bus is Designed to Go Significantly Further on a Single Charge
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Eco-Friendly Electric Buses
These Buses Are Going to Serve a Bus Route in Gothenburg
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Innovative Ride Share Programs
Ford Makes Co-Owning a Vehicle Possible
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Fuel-Saving Car Gadgets
'GoFar' Fits on the Dashboard to Optimize Driving Time & Reduce Fuel Use
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Eco-Friendly Tires
Bridgestone ECOPIA Tires Improve Fuel Economy and Decrease Carbon Output
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Next-Generation Electric Sedans
The New VW Phaeton Will Be an All-Electric, Long-Range Vehicle
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Plant-Based Tires
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is Set to Release a Tire Design Made from Shrubs
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Rewarding Eco Rideshares
Uber Shows Off the Renault Zoe as an Zero-Emission Vehicle
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Carpool App Services
This App Titled UberCommute is a Platform to Promote More People in Less Cars
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Fast-Charging Electric Buses
The EDDA Bus Can Be Fully Charged in Minutes
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Iconic 3D-Printed Cars
This Replica 1965 Shelby Cobra Was 3D-Printed
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Sleek Concept Cars
The Lincoln Continental Concept is Equipped For Both Work and Play
Tiny Prefab Homes
The Big Box Homes Are Highly Sustainable and Eminently Affordable
3D-Printed Solar Cars
Students at NTU Created a Futuristic Car Design with Additive Manufacturing
Campsite Art Exhibits
'UrbanCampsiteAmsterdam' is Showcasing Modern Sculptures at its Campsite
Impenetrable Bike Tires
These Rugged Tires Help Cyclists from Getting a Flat
Luxury Car Light Carpets
The New BMW 7-series Features Lights to Guide You to the Driver's Seat
Autonomous Electric Vehicles
The Chevrolet FNR Concept Appeals to Young Chinese Consumers
DIY Solar Vans
Daniel Theobald's DIY Solar Car Project Turns an 1966 Volkswagen Eco-Friendly
Inexpensive 3D-Printed Cars
Sanya Sihai's Printed Car Exemplifies Affordable Transportation
Car Company Scooters
The Volkswagen Electric Scooter Hopes to Compete Against the Segway
Modern Multimedia Minivans
The Suzuki Air Triser Lets Occupants Play Media Via Mobile Devices
Futuristic Motor Vehicles
These 3 Toyota Concept Cars Range from Hydrogen-Fueled to Stripped Down
Retro-Futuristic Cars
The DS21 Renaissance by Slimane Toubal is a Concept Inspired by Citroen DS
Futuristic 3D Printed Vehicles
The EDAG Genesis is Inspired By a Turtle's Skeleton
Realistic Race Car Concepts
These Formula 1 Concept Cars Could Be Implemented in the Future
Drivable Cardboard Cars
Lexus Created a Functional Sedan with 1,700 Pieces of Corrugated Cardboard
Rugged Exploration Vehicles
This Jeep Terra Crawler by RCH Designs is a Beast Where it Counts
Autonomous Luxury Cars
The Italdesign Giugiaro GEA Imagines Autonomous Luxury Cars of the Future
Eco-Manufactured Vehicles
BMW Concept Car is 3D-Printed Out of Degradable Materials
Wedge-Shaped Car Auctions
The One-Off Maserati Boomerang is Being Offered For Sale By Auction
Futuristic Electric Cars
The Audi R8 e-tron is a High-Performance Electric Beast
Smart Motorcycle Helmets
The iC-R Features Futuristic Functionality and a Slick Design
Remote Exploration Vehicles
The Earthroamer XV-HD is Designed For Off-Grid Exploration
Limited Edition Trucks
Ford's Shelby Baja 700 is a Fast Ride for Its Impressive Size
Ancient Electric Cars
The 1905 Woods Queen Victoria Brougham Sold For $95,000
Energy-Generating Tires
The Goodyear BH03 Uses Heat to Recharge Hybrid and EV Batteries
Versatile Cycling Skirts
The 'Bicycle Wrap Skirt' Provides an Easy Way for Women to Bike in Style
Redesigned Luxury SUVs
The New Lexus RX SUV is a Reworked Version of the Original Bestseller
Race-Focused Concept Cars
This Version of the Volkswagen Golf R is Designed For Speed
Fat Folding Bikes
The Bad Bike is the World's First Fat Folding Electric Bike
Futuristic Electric Car Concepts
Mitsubishi's Emirai 3 xDAS Has Visibility-Improving LCD Panels
3D-Printed Car Transmissions
An Engineer Created This Working 5-Speed Transmission for a Toyota
Responsively Painted Cars
This Lexus RC F V8's Paint Job Flashes to the Driver's Heartbeat
Hybrid Backpack Strollers
The OmniO Rider Stroller Can Be Worn Like a Backpack
Refreshed SUVs
The Edition 643 Redesign of Mercedes' G-Class 4x4 is Designed to Catch the Eye
3D Animal Graffiti
This Stunning Street Art Series is Made from Trash and Recycled Materials
3D-Printed Jet Engines
The World's First 3D-Printed Jet Engine Was Created In a Year
Reworked Touring Cars
The Berlinetta Lusso Arose Out Of a Reworked Ferrari F12
Eco Footprint-Tracking Wearables
The 'Worldbeing' Shows How Your Choices Affect the Environment
Splitting Concept Cars
The Lane Splitter Car Splits Into Two Motorbikes
Toy-Inspired Car Makeovers
Tonka Made an Overland SUV Look Like a Life-Sized Toy Monster Truck
Permanently Inflated Tires
The Tannus Solid Bicycle Tires are Designed to Never Fall Flat
Secret Agent-Approved SUVs
The Land Rover Defender Spectre Edition Will Be Featured in the Film
Bossy Off-Road Trucks
Chevrolet's 'Trail Boss' Upgrade Takes the Colorado Z71 Off-Road
Heartbeat-Monitoring Cars
The Lexus RC F's Exterior Paint Reflects the Heartbeat of Its Driver
Immersive Test Drive Experiences
Ford Gives Fans an Interactive Adventure in San Francisco
Homage-Paying Racecars
The 3.0 CSL Hommage R Celebrates 40 Years of BMW in North America
Personal Pollution-Tracking Devices
This Gadget Delivers Air Quality Readings to a Smartphone App
Versatile Familial Sportcars
The New Jaguar F-Pace Blends Both Luxury and Practical Auto Concepts
DIY Printed Dashboards
Redditor Sleepwhereweland Mends a Broken Car Radio with 3D-Printed Parts
Interactive Storytelling Ads
This Volkswagen Commercial Lets Viewers Craft a Custom Story
Environmentally Mindful SUVs
This All-Electric Concept Audi SUV Boasts a 300 Mile Range
Ridesharing Test Drives
Volkswagen's Vehicle Test Drive Can Be Ordered Through Uber
Private Business Traveler Abodes
The Airbnb Business Travel Program Provides Private Accomodations
Connected E-Bikes
Ford's MoDe:Pro Connects Riders to Cars
Car Customization Ads
This Printed Car Advertisment Gives a BMW Its Stripes
Carpool Audio Kits
The Kinivo Bluetooth Car Kit is Perfect for Soundtracking Summer Road Trips
Tiny Concept Cars
The Project M Concept City Car is Designed For Congested Cities
Vehicular Horse Games
'Segway Polo' Puts a Modern Twist on This Traditional Sport
Classy Competitive Cars
The BMW M6 Coupe Competition Features Stunning Striped Bodywork
Luxurious Business SUVs
The Volvo XC90 Excellence SUV Truly Lives Up To its Name
Smart Bicycle Accessories
The FOBO Bike Monitors Tire Pressure and Keeps the Rider Informed
Elegant British Sportscars
The Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 is Built to Rip Up the Track
Automotive Printing Filaments
Refil Turns Plastic Volvo Audi Dashboards into 3D Printer Filaments
On-Demand Locksmith Apps
This Service Allows Customers to Request a Locksmith at a Fixed Price
Bike-Powered Pastry Shops
Amsterdam's Pief Paf Pofferje Cart Offers an Authentic Beignet Menu
Turbocharged Muscle Cars
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Offers Great Fuel Economy
Rugged All-Terrain Coolers
This Cooler Helps You Carry Drinks and Snacks Across Rough Terrain
Crossover Concept Cars
The Mazda Koeru Features a Masculine Yet Elegant Appearance
Electric Vehicle Charging Robots
FreeWire's Mobi Charger is an Autonomous and Mobile Solution
Sustainable Hanging Furniture
This Eco-Friendly Hammock Chair is Perfect for Relaxed Spaces
On-Demand Parking Apps
This App Helps Drivers Locate and Reserve Parking Spaces in Advance
Musical Whiskey Deliveries
This Service Provides Quality Liquor Via Frank Sinatra Impersonators
Scooter Trajectory Accessories
The Side View Assist Prevents Scooters From Colliding With Vehicles
3D-Printed Car Parts
The DeltaWing Race Car Engine Was Created with Additive Manufacturing
Interactive Automotive Shops
This Store Helps Consumers Understand How to Care for an Electric Car
Cork Card Holders
This Eco-Friendly Card Holder is a Good Alternative to Bulky Wallets
On-Demand Meal Apps
The 'E Le Me' Food Delivery App Serves Meals from Small Eateries in China
Suspension-Shifting Cars
The Mercedes GLC is a Premium SUV That is Truly Eco-Friendly
Artfully Bespoke Automobiles
Ioan Florea Puts a Spin on the Chevy Camaro Car with 3D-Printing
Towering Taxi Headquarters
The Uber Headquarters Design Concept is a Major Sign of Success
Boat-Chartering Services
The Arrival of UberBOAT in Istanbul is Making Waves
Supercharged Electric Buses
This Bus is Designed to Go Significantly Further on a Single Charge
Eco-Friendly Electric Buses
These Buses Are Going to Serve a Bus Route in Gothenburg
International Student Housing Sites
'Nestpick' Matches Students with Their European Homes
Carbon Fiber Cars
The New BMW 7 Series Features a Lightweight Construction
Reworked Crossover Vehicles
The BMW X1 Features Front Wheel Drive and a More Efficient Engine
Automotive Anti-Theft Apps
'Rimtech' is the First Anti-Theft System for Auto Wheels
Rinse-Free Car Washers
This Car-Washing Gadget Uses Less Water Than Brushing Your Teeth
Fast-Observing Delivery Apps
Uber Launches in Indonesia with a Ramadan-Centric UberBuka Service
Neighborhood-Testing Sweepstakes
The Airbnb Try Before You Buy Campaign is For Future Home Buyers
Accessible Transit Apps
Alert-A-Ride by Meghan Lazier is a Service for Disabled Citizens
Bamboo E-Bikes
The Bamboost E-Bike Features Balsa Wood and 3D-Printed Parts
On-Demand Medical Apps
The Circle Medical App Provides Patients with At-Home Medical Care
On-Demand Bike Rentals
This App Gives Memebers Access to Mobile Bike Rentals
Road Racing Concept Cars
The BMW Concept M4 GTS is Track-Ready and Road-Focused
Eco-Friendly Tires
Bridgestone ECOPIA Tires Improve Fuel Economy and Decrease Carbon Output
Self-Healing Rubber Tires
This New Tire Production Process Can Allow Flat Tires to Heal Themselves
Next-Generation Electric Sedans
The New VW Phaeton Will Be an All-Electric, Long-Range Vehicle
Off-Road Hot Dog Cars
The Oscar Mayer Weiner Rover Ad is Filmed like a Retro Home Video
Recycled Tire Footwear
Timberland and Omni United are Creating Recycled Shoes Out of Used Tires
Indian Grocery Delivery Services
This Mobile Application Allows You to Order Groceries On-Demand
Speed Limiting Gadgets
The Intelligent Speed Limiter
Bus Incentive Programs
Atlanta Commuters Can Earn Toll Credits for Riding Public Transporation
Student-Run Delivery Services
This Service Uses Student Couriers to Deliver Meals on Campus
Monstrous Lumberjack Machines
The Ponsse Ergo 8w Rips Trees Out Of the Ground With Disdain
Amphibious Three-Wheelers
The Salamander is Designed To Give Mobility to Flood-Stricken People
Efficient Laptop Repair Services
'Techy' is an On-Demand Laptop Repair Service
On-Demand Liquor Deliveries
Amazon Prime Will Now Deliver Alcohol to Buyers in Under an Hour
Dog Walker Apps
'Wag!' is a New App for Dog Owners That Will Find You a Dog Walker on Demand
Boat-Based Party Apps
This Social App Helps You Plan and Reserve Spots on Exclusive Boat Parties
Evolved Hybrid Vehicles
Volkswagen's New Tiguan Vehicle Features Highly Evolved Styling
All-Electric Trucks
The Terberg Type YT202-EV Electric Truck is Being Tested By BMW
Sleek Hybrid SUVs
The Audi Q7 Hybrid is Targeted Towards the Chinese Auto Market
Fast-Charging Electric Buses
The EDDA Bus Can Be Fully Charged in Minutes
Corner-Capturing Car Cameras
Ford's Split View Camera System Helps Drivers See Around Corners
Sight-Impaired Rideshare Apps
This Ride-Hailing App is Designed to Help the Visually Impaired