Top 30 Transportation Innovations in May

From Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks to Invisible Urban Trains

3D-printed planes, virtually invisible trains and pedal-powered cars are just a few of the top May 2016 transportation ideas that are emerging to improve the way people get around in the near future. Some of the most noteworthy news in relation to the future of transportation included the successful landing of the Solar Impulse 2 in California following its fuel-free journey across the Pacific.

People who are excited about the future of autonomous cars will be pleased to know that Beverly Hills has plans to implement a system to improve public transportation in the future, while nuTonomy is launching a fleet of fully self-driving taxis in Singapore.

Alongside these cutting-edge innovations in transport vehicles, there are also a number of systems being put in place to ensure the continued safety for pedestrians. For instance, Paris' Place de la Bastille is undergoing a redesign to increase foot traffic, while the Toronto Transit Commission launched a new print awareness campaign on pedestrian safety.

SCORE
6.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 95%
Activity 95%
Freshness 8%
Luxurious Airplane Seats
CATEGORY
Tech
Luxurious Airplane Seats
Autonomous Public Transportation
CATEGORY
Autos
Autonomous Public Transportation
Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
CATEGORY
Autos
Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
Futuristic Car-Sharing Services
CATEGORY
Autos
Futuristic Car-Sharing Services
3D-Printed Airplanes
CATEGORY
Autos
3D-Printed Airplanes
Solar-Powered Bus Shelters
CATEGORY
Eco
Solar-Powered Bus Shelters
Cyclist Warning Systems
CATEGORY
Tech
Cyclist Warning Systems
Two-Seater Training Cars
CATEGORY
Autos
Two-Seater Training Cars
Eco-Friendly Plane Wing Designs
CATEGORY
Eco
Eco-Friendly Plane Wing Designs
360-Degree Train Tours
CATEGORY
Marketing
360-Degree Train Tours
Luxury Yacht-Inspired Submarines
CATEGORY
Autos
Luxury Yacht-Inspired Submarines
Solar-Powered Electric Boats
CATEGORY
Autos
Solar-Powered Electric Boats
Self-Driving Concept Cars
CATEGORY
Autos
Self-Driving Concept Cars
Pedestrian Safety Ads
CATEGORY
Marketing
Pedestrian Safety Ads
Pedestrian-Oriented Urban Redesigns
CATEGORY
Eco
Pedestrian-Oriented Urban Redesigns
Hybrid Blimps
CATEGORY
Autos
Hybrid Blimps
Autonomous Taxi Services
CATEGORY
Autos
Autonomous Taxi Services
Economy Airline Beds
CATEGORY
World
Economy Airline Beds
Cyclist Turning Signals
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Cyclist Turning Signals
Luxe Limousine Boats
CATEGORY
Luxury
Luxe Limousine Boats
Energy-Saving Houseboats
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Energy-Saving Houseboats
Compact Public Transportation Vehicles
CATEGORY
Autos
Compact Public Transportation Vehicles
Automotive Collaboration Yachts
CATEGORY
Autos
Automotive Collaboration Yachts
Hand Signal Indicators
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Hand Signal Indicators
Driverless Transportation Pods
CATEGORY
Autos
Driverless Transportation Pods
All-Terrain Flying Vehicles
CATEGORY
Autos
All-Terrain Flying Vehicles
Floating Transportation Facilities
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Floating Transportation Facilities
Supportive Airplane Head Rests
CATEGORY
World
Supportive Airplane Head Rests
Pedal-Powered Cars
CATEGORY
Autos
Pedal-Powered Cars

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