While there are plenty of modern materials that are invented with the sole purpose of making vehicles go faster, some people can’t help but love tried-and-true materials like wood.
However, while wood is nothing new, the ways in which these modes of transportation use the material is certainly different.
From wooden cars to scooters and skateboards, here are 11 wooden rides to love.
Implications - The rise of environmentalism has made designers and consumers alike seek out products made from recycled or reclaimed materials. Wood has grown in favor as a sustainable medium, inspiring all sorts of wooden modes of personal transportation. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by using reclaimed wood in their products.
11 Woody Ways to Ride
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World's First Wooden Supercar
The Splinter
10
Wooden Motorcycle Rockers
Retro Rocking Toy for Badass Baby Bikers
9
Wooden Scooters
Improving The Classic Vespa With Classic Woodworking Techniques
8
Reclaimed Wood Vehicles
Diederick Kraaijeveld's Wood Cars
7
Wooden Cars II
Opel Car Actually Drives
6
Wooden Bicycles
Holzweg Bike Uses Ash Wood to Enhance Suspension
5
Handmade Wooden Car
Tryane II
4
Two-Man Wooden Bikes
German Tandem Tree Wheeler
3
Dual Body Wooden Cars
2 in 1 Convertible Coupe
2
Wooden Cocoon Cars
Jonathon Henshall Designs Futuristic Eco-Friendly Automobiles
1
Wooden Skateboards
Piotr Woronkowicz Laser Etching
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Moped-Style Electric Bikes
The Ride1Up Revv 1 Has a Moto-Inspired Design with Impressive Specs
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
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Futuristic Metallic Scooters
Bandit 9 Unveils Its Sci-Fi-Like 'Nano' Electric Scooter
Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
Bird-Inspired Mobility Crutches
The Conceptual 'Carbo' Crutch by Hesham El-sheikh is Advanced
Impossibly Portable Electric Scooters
The Arma Scooter Fits Inside a Backpack
Road-Legal Flying Vehicles
The 'Switchblade' Tranforms From a Car to Plane in Under 3 Minutes
Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The TRISO Electric Motorcycle Carries Cargo and More
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels
Sergii Gordieiev Continues to Stun with His Innovative Designs
Quadruped Robot Electric Bikes
The Suzuki MOQBA Rolls, Walks and Even Climbs Stairs
Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons
The e-Beach Wagon Has a Safe, Variable Speed
Electric Cargo Scooters
Velocifero Unveiled the 'Speedifer Oliver' with a 3,000-Watt Motor
Folding Seated Scooters
The 'Venture' E-Scooter Has a Generous Range & Adjustable Padded Seats
Bamboo-Bodied Folding Scooters
This Electric Scooter Can Be Folded Up In Only 7 Seconds
Carbon Fiber Electric Skateboards
The Polestar Electric Skateboard Concept is Efficient
Hybrid Design Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter by Ognjen Docic is Feature-Rich
Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes
Lampago is an Efficient and Compact Two-seater Vehicle
Multifunctional Commuter eScooters
The ALIEN-ISH ONGO Electric Scooter is Easy to Carry
Utilitarian Cargo-Hauling Scooters
The 'Scootility' Electric Scooter Offers Ample Storage Space
Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes
YU ID Presents the Versatile Electric Mobility Bike
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Compact Collapsible Bikes
The 'Pop-Cycle' Uses a Sliding Frame Design For Easy Transportation
Paper-Like Coffee Tables
The 'Cocoon' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay Has a Folded Form
Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes
The New ElectraPly E-Bike is Made with Sustainable Materials
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
SUV-Inspired Electric Scooters
The SPLACH TITAN Has a 2,600W Motor and is Ready for Off-Roading
Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars
Catawiki Transforms the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle into a Cabin
Dutch-Style Cruiser eBikes
The Cowboy Cruiser Encourages a More Relaxed Riding Style
Futuristic Electric Tricycles
The Yamaha Tricera Offers a Uniquely Safe and Powerful Design
Notalgic Folding Electric Scooters
The Honda Motocompacto Has a Retro Yet Modernized Feel
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters
This Urban Electric Scooter Offers Safe & Reliable City Navigation
Origami-Inspired Electric Scooters
This Folding E-Scooter is Built From a Single Sheet Of Steel
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters
The Surge S32 Has an Interchangeable Body Frame
Foldable Electric Scooters
The YADEA Elite Prime Scooter is Perfect for the Urban Commuter
Modular Electric Utility Vehicles
This Three-Wheeler Can Be Adapt to Different Work Applications
Kid-Friendly Electric Scooterboards
The Droyd Venym is Comfortable with a Top Speed of 3mph
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
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles
Alauda Aeronautics Unveils the New Airspeeder MK4 Vehicle
Cargo-Prioritizing Scooter Models
These EV4 Cargo e-Scooters Each Have a 250W Rear-Hub Motor
Carbon Fiber Electric Watercraft
The Kinetic Option TKO 001 Reaches 34mph
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Transforming High-Power Electric Scooters
The INMOTION RS Scooter Has Four Riding Modes
Swingarm-Supported Velocars
The 'Tilt4orce' Offers Stability and Safe Leaning Into Turns
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers
The 'Exo-Line' Makes Riders Adopt a Thrilling Headfirst Position
Co-Branded Furniture Skateboard Decks
The Eames Office x Globe Boards Collection Has Four Styles
Sleek Production Electric Scooters
Bo's Bo M is the First Production E-Scooter by the Brand
Plastic Waste-Powered Vehicles
The Bertone GB110 Will Offer 1,100-Horsepower and More
Urban Rental Scooter Systems
The 'City Wander' Portable Rental Scooter Concept is Space-Efficient
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Rattan Detailed Custom Cars
The Fiat 500 Spiaggina is a Fully Electric Retro Vehicle
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
Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards
This New Electric Skateboard Offers Gear & Speed Settings
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
This eVTOL Concept Design by Karina Gotseva is Aerodynamic
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Weatherized Folded E-Scooters
The Model B by Dynamic Scooter is Made with to be Durable
All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models
The 2SWIFT Two-Wheel Electric Board is Agile and Balanced
Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars
Anders Hermansen Designs the Grip Car for Teenage Engineering
Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes
The Veemo Velomobile from ENVO is a Stable, Efficient Vehicle
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Hybridized Electric Longboards
The 'Velocity Etch' Offers the Maneuverability Of a Skateboard
Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes
This High-Wheel Bike Features a Motor and Battery
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions
The Conscious Chair by Mater Design Has Recycled Materials
Bike-Attached Retro Trailers
Vespa Joins the L Wood By Lucy on the Roam in Foam Teardrop Trailer
Rectangular Cockpit Scooters
This Tricycle Scooter Design Concept by Alexander Yamaev is Slender
Coffee Pulp Cabins
CALLUM Unveiled a Concept Vehicle Cabin that Uses Coffee Pulp and Eggshells
Wondrous Wooden Cities
The 'Stockholm Wood City' Will Include 2,000 Homes, Retail Spaces & Offices
Foldable Bamboo Electric Scooters
The TOM Electric Foldable Scooter Hits a 27mph Top Speed
Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories
Oakywood Updates Workspaces with Wooden Eco Designs
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
High-Speed E-Scooters
WardWizard Launched Online Preorders for its MIHOS Scooter
Royal Carriage Replicas
Uber is Making People Feel Like Royalty with Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Wood-Paneled Electric Vehicles
The 2023 Nissan Ariya Surfwagon Concept is Fully Electric
Hydraulic Shock Electric Scooters
The Teewing X5 6000W Dual-Motor Electric Kick Scooter is Speedy
Playful Vibrant Creative Furniture
Dmitry Kozinenko Designs Four Products for Woo Furniture
Sustainable 3D-Printed Chairs
The WOOD-LOOP Lounge Chair is Made with Only Scraps and Excess Parts
Independent Suspension Electric Scooters
The EISONTER Three-Wheeled Electric Scooter is Responsive
Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters
Segway's New E-Scooter Can Hit 50 Km/h in Under Three Seconds
Cocoon-Like Knitted Chairs
Miray Özlem ER's Cocoon Chair is Inspired by Metamorphosis
Recycled Plastic-Made Electric Scooters
Gogoro and MUJI Present the VIVA ME and VIVA MIX ME Bikes
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Playful Scooter Designs
The Disney x Vespa Collaboration Boasts a Nod to Mickey Mouse
Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools
found/Founded Designs the New KNOT Stool with Refreshing Tones
Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes
The Ornus Gravel Wood Bike Has a Durable and Agile Design
Low-Speed Golf Vehicles
The Cru Vehicle by Designworks Takes a Casual Lifestyle On-The-Go
Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars
The Little Car Company Unveils the Larger Wild One Max
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Van-Compatible Bicycle Racks
The 'Slide&Go' Keeps Bikes Securely Fastened During Van Rides
Swappable Battery Delivery Scooters
The D05 Electric Delivery Scooter Concept is Easy to Service
Rolled-Up Wooden Tables
The Sofan Table by Qi An Has a Clever Rollable Design for Portability
Industrial Design Electric Scooters
Unagi Presents the New Model One Voyager Scooter
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
First Responder Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Inmed' Medical Kickscooter Has a 450W Motor
Battery-Fuelled Electric Tricycles
The VOOK is an Electric Long Range Trike with Comfort
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Three-Wheel Electric Scooters
XOTO Founder Edition Urban Electric Scooters are Easy to Ride
Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles
The Lightweight 'Carice TC2' Prioritizes Nostalgic Aesthetics
Battery-Powered Electric Scooters
Naoto Fukasawa Adds More Tones to MUJI and Gogoro's Scooters
Ultra-Compact Electric Scooters
Pure Advance Designs the Advance Flex Electric Scooters
Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards
The Scubajet 'Hybridboard' Can Be Rode in Two Ways
Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters
The Bustin Boards 'Skate-X' Features a Skateboard Deck
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
Slick Electric Tricycles
The EVRYJourney 250W Electric Tricycle is Chic and Convenient
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs
Ali Shoieb Designs the Wooden Nice Chair with Working Capabilities
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
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"
Modular Electric Surfboard Models
The Cyclemate Electric Surfboard Has a Durable Build
Sleek Electric Pickup Trucks
Canoo Develops the Light Tactical Vehicle for the US Army
Sit-Down Scooter Rentals
Wheels Launches New Long-Term Scooter Rentals Option in Miami
Wooden Sustainable Table Lamps
Mahmoud Mahroos Designs the Nature-Inspired Woodo Lamp
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Sustainable Racer Scooters
Jetson Launched the 'Racer Electric Scooter' with a 15 mph Top Speed
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
Cybertruck-Inspired Electric Scooters
The New Infinite Machine P1 Bike is Defined by Geometry
Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools
The 'Plastic Translation Stool' by Antoine Laboria is Sturdy
App-Controlled Skates
These Inline Roller Skates Offer a Unique Mobility Experience
Sustainable Battery Disposals
Lyft and Redwood Materials Aim to Repurpose Modern E-Bike Batteries
Sustainable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Unveils Its New Compostable Wooden Cutlery
Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs
Muddycap Designs the Fast Rocking Chair with a Visual Illusion
Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles
The Q Bike by Sergii Gordieiev Has Triangular Wheels
Longevity-Focused Wooden Chairs
Stolab Presents Wooden Furniture Meant to Last Forever