Considering that fossil fuels are becomingly increasingly expensive to procure, the world is in desperate need of fuel-efficient, low-emission transportation, such as the eco vehicles featured here.
As far as carbon emissions go, cars are currently the biggest contributors. Though public transportation can curb some of this pollution, it would be that much more helpful if cars themselves reduced their consumption of oil and carbon emissions. That’s why the environmentally friendly automobiles featured here are a step in the right direction. Although cars work wonders for individuals, they are not usually up to industrial-scale tasks like cargo transport and international shipping.
Airships can provide heavy lift transport using little fuel. This allows them to meet economic goals like moving cargo with a minimal strain on the environment. However, in terms of international shipping or transportation, airships might be a little slow.
Airplanes are currently the fastest form of transportation. Still, jets consume a huge amount of fuel. For this reason, any advances in alternative energy sources or fuel efficiency are welcome developments.
100 Futuristic Eco Vehicles
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Kickass Cars of the Future
Fighter Jet Supercars, Open Source Eco Cars and Shark-Shaped Hovercraft
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Wild White Rides
2008 Hybrid Celica CS+S Leaves Other Eco Cars in the Dust
98
Person-Propelled Transportation
The Hyperbike is the World's Fastest Human-Powered Vehicle
97
Soaring Ships
Cruise Boats Take to the Skies With Aeroscraft Hybrid Airship
96
Amphibious Airliners
Shabtai Hirshberg’s Airplane Concept Makes Use of Aquatic Runways
95
Captivating Concept Cars
The Gillette Guide to Rad Rides
94
Worlds First AA Battery Powered Plane
93
Coral Truss Eco Boats
The A-Sign Studio Luxury Yacht Utilizes Resources Responsibly
92
Hot Air Helicopters
The Sky Voyage Uses a Balloon to Fly Instead of Spinning Blades
91
Fuel-Efficient Airplanes
The Synergy Aircraft Reduces Gas Use and Flies Just as Fast
90
Eco-Luxury Airships
The Seymourpowell 'Aircruise' Brings Vacationing to the Skies
89
Fighter Pilot Eco Cars
The B7 Hi-Speed Hybrid Vehicle by Filip Tejszerski Redefines Eco-Friendly
88
Human-Powered Helicopters
The Gamera Project is Enviromentally Friendly and Physically Demanding
87
Aggressive Eco Automobiles
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Frankfurt Preview is Badass
86
Four-Seater Electric Airplanes
The Panthera by Pipstrel is Eco-Friendly and Sleek
85
Dual-Winged Planes
The Monster Jumbo by Phil Pauley is a Highly Functional Aircraft
84
Human-Powered Helicopters
AHS International Hosts 6-Second Vertical Flight Contest
83
Green Road Cycles
The Audi Electric Bike x Arash Karimi for Eco Transportation
82
Winged Eco Vehicles
The Felix Concept Car is Charged by the Earth Below it
81
Carbon Fiber Eco Cars
The First Images of the BMW Megacity Vehicle are Revealed
80
Fashion-Forward Bikes
Designer Uses Aesthetics to Promote Eco Transportation
79
Lobster Automobiles
The Nissan V2G Offers a Sea-Creature Look and a Sustainable Ride
78
Transparent Eco Cars
The 'Element' Concept Car Clears Up Traffic
77
Eco Cars Without Doors
Peugeot M-Please-V
76
Egg-Shaped Eco Vehicles
Peugeot 2-Wheeled Concept Car
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Self-Sustaining Airships
Lieven Standaert Designs a Self-Sustaining Zeppelin
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3-Wheeled Eco Vehicles
The Peugeot+
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Green Exotic Cars
Lamborghini Gallardo Hybrid to Tear Up Streets in 2015
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Trends in 2009
Jeremy Gutsche and Trend Hunter Featured on CBC National News
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Fuel-Efficient Blimps
The Aeros Pelicanto Airship Eliminates Gaseous Atmospheric Waste
70
Green Luxury Yachts
The Superyacht 006 Aspires to Be the James Bond of Eco Boats
69
Nutty Eco Cars
Honda P-NUT Unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show
68
Revamped Eco Vehicles
The Audi A6 Hybrid Attracts Attention at NAIAS 2011
67
Personalized Eco Cars
ICONA's E3WM is a High Performance Electric Vehicle
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Human Powered Mini Cooper
Beijing Olympic Mini Rickshaw
65
iPhone-Controlled Eco Cars
The Nissan Leaf Can Be Programmed From a Smartphone
64
Aerodynamic Eco Vans
Creative Unit's Hinterland Electric Cars
63
Transparent Eco Vehicles
The Delasalle Electric Car is Super Efficient
62
Textile-Cloaked Cars
The Orla Kiely Citroen DS3 Makes Eco Vehicles Fashionable
61
Eco Auto Tech Talks
'Making Green Cool' Webchat With SEMA, Trend Hunter and GM
60
Human Powered Motorcycles
The Erockit Hybrid Motorbike Uses Kinetic Energy to Charge
59
Spoke-Wheeled Eco Cars
Retro Meets Eco in Joystick-Controlled Mercedes Hybrid F-Cell Roadster
58
3-Wheel Eco Cars
T3 Motion Unveils CT3 Personal Commuter EV X-Prize Entry
57
Mega Compact Eco Cars
Capca
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Sharp Eco Vehicles
The Petal Velomobile Promises Increased Efficiency of Human-Powered Transport
55
Mini Eco Cars
The Dimunitive All-Electric Toyota iQ Brings Green Power to Compact Driving
54
Lion-Inspired Eco Cars
The Electric Peugeot 'Leonin' Roars For €18,000
53
Fuel-Saving Ford
Explorer America Concept (NAIAS 2008)
52
Freight Blimps
Helium-Powered Airships to Transport Cargo
51
Affluent Eco Cars
The Mercedes-Benz F125! Brings Luxury to the Green Car Game
50
Speedy E-Bike Conversions
Seattle-Based Clean Republic Makes Eco Transportation Easy
49
Tryke Eco Cars
Look Uber Cool in the 'Peugeot Velocite' Eco Concept Car
48
Bubbled Air Explorers
The Airmotion Airship Helps Explore Untouched Wilderness
47
Today's Greenest Cars
The 28 Most Eco-Friendly Vehicles of 2009
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Family Eco Vehicles
The Nissan 'Sunny' Will Hit Showrooms Early 2011
45
Undercover Eco Cars
The OneTicket Car Has Invisible Solar Panels
44
Linking Eco Cars
The 'Connect Concept Vehicle' is Efficient and Eco-Friendly
43
Eco Caged Wheelers
The Electric Diwheel With Active Rotation Damping Lets You Roll in Style
42
Wood Gas Cars
These Old-School Eco Vehicles Use Timber for Combustible Gas
41
Cutesy Eco Cars
The Ford 021C by Mark Newson Looks Like a Toy
40
Supersonic Eco Cars
The Touch Down Car Tackles Some Serious Speed Records
39
Super-Sized Eco Cars
The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV Lets You Max in Mean, Green Fashion
38
Low-Slung Eco Cars
The Fisker Karma Supercar at CES 2012 is Equipped with Large Solar Panels
37
Ultra-Light Eco Cars
Toyota 1/X Concept
36
Billionaire Eco Cars
Mikhail Prokhorov is Developing Russia's First Hybrid Car
35
Chinese Eco Cars
Changan's Green Jiexun-HEV Hybrid Drives China's Eco-Strategy
34
Auto-Pilot Eco Cars
Christian Forg's 'Speedway' Will Travel On Magnetic Highways
33
Ghostly Green Vehicles
The Tesla Model S Alpha Build is a Sleek And Silvery Eco Prototype
32
Tiny Tuned Eco Cars
Smart Fortwo ED Brabus Edition is Luscious in Lime Green
31
Immense Eco Boats
The Infinyte Marine I8 is a Fully Sustainable Boat
30
Eco Planes
Bombardier Reveals The CSeries Jet
29
Epic Eco Cars
The Cal Poly Black Widow Gets 2,752 MPG (Take That, Prius!)
28
Mid-Market Eco Cars
The 2012 Focus Electric is Ford's Attempt at Going Green Permanently
27
Short-Distance Eco Vehicles
CD2 Grasshopper Vehicle is Green Like Grass
26
Itty-Bitty Eco Vehicles
The Smart Fortwo 'Electric Drive' Car is a Pint-Sized Plug-In
25
Super Light Airliners
The DIY Wooden Aircraft is Economical and Energy Efficient
24
Personal Eco Cars
The 'Moovie' Electric Vehicle Features Two Driving Modes
23
See-Though Planes
Oriens Motorglider Concept
22
1,300-MPG Eco Cars
Hydrogen-Powered 'SAHIMO' Enters Global Green Challenge
21
Lightweight Eco Vehicles
Pandur by Popescu Lucian is a Complete Eco-Friendly Car
20
Lightweight Eco Vehicles
The Honda Jazz Hybrid Will Allow for an Environmentally Friendly Drive
19
Super Skinny Eco Cars
Space Efficient Vehicles
18
660 Lb Eco Cars
Volkswagen One-Liter Car
17
Fishy Eco Cars
The Nemo Electric Truck is a Small, Earth-Friendly Vehicle
16
Eco Scientists Devise New Propulsion
Sea Glider Powered by Water's Heat
15
Fast Food Charging Stations
West Virginia McDonald's Goes Green by Charging Electric Vehicles
14
Toy-Like Eco Cars
The UC Rinspeed Combines Car, Train and Web
13
Solar-Powered Gliders
Eunoia is a Concept Luxury Airship For Eco-Friendly Travel
12
Eco Blimp Cleanups
The US Navy MZ-3A Airship is Now Part of BP Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts
11
Cost-Efficient Eco Cars
The Ultra Lightweight Vehicle Will Cost 40 Cents Per Charge
10
Aromatic Eco Cars
The Bentley Incense GT is a Car for the Year 2030
9
Cutesy Eco Cars
The Renault Kangoo 'Be Bop Z.E' is Adorable
8
Zinc-Powered Eco Cars
The Eos by Marco Aurelio Galan is a Lean City Three-Wheeler
7
London Eco Cars
NICE Mega City
6
Space Age Eco Cars
The 'Electra' by Raymundo Burgueno Has Independent Motored Wheels
5
Color-Coded Speedometers
Honda's New Eco Cars
4
Sleek Eco Cruisers
The Nissan Land Glider Looks Sexy While Offering Zero Emissions
3
Solar Powered Planes
QinetiQ Zephyr Breaks World Record
2
Funny Eco Vehicles
The Yamaha Giggle is Sure to Make You Smile
1
Easy Going Eco Cars
The TX4 Cabs by Lotus Engineering is the Official Cab For 2012 Olympics
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Tricked-Out Batvans
The Japanese Custom Van Show is Creatively Car-Crazy
37 Hot Hydrogen Cars
From 300 MPH Hydrogen Cars to Diamond-Shaped Futuristic Cars
Island-Imitating Ships
The 'Streets of Monaco' Yacht Brings the Land to Sea
Unrestrained Car Concepts
The Michelin Design Challenge 2011 Shows the Future of Transportation
Sleek Ebony Luxury Yachts
The Ladislaus Superyacht is a Big Fish for Any Pond
Transforming Unicycles
BPG Motors' UNO III Can Transform Itself into a Bike
Hauto-Inspired Boats
The Conceptual Lamborghini Yacht is Luxury at its Best
Symbolic Luxury Sailboats
The Igor Lobanov Phoenicia Superyacht Bridges East and West
Air-Cutting Concept Cars
The F-Whale by Gary Gu has a Wind-Slicing Streamlined Body
Streamlined Eco Supercars
The 2020 Chevrolet Era Turns Driving into a Green Activity
Supermodel Supercar Ads
The Mercedes Benz A Class 2012 commercial Stars Supermodel Jessica Stam
Orca-Esque Velomobiles
David Raffai's Mangalicanga Looks Straight Out of the Ocean
Psychedelic Speedsters
The Laurence Gartel Tesla 'Art Roadster' Gives Passersby Whiplash
Beamer-Badged Tricycles
The BMW i1 Lets You Three-Wheel in Style
Retro Futuristic Roadsters
The Maserati GT Garbin Concept Car is Slated to Launch in 2020
Circular Single-Seat Choppers
The Zero Helicopter Concept is Designed for Aviation Neophytes
Amphibious All-Terrain Autos
Volkswagen Aqua Will Cope with the Changing Chinese Landscape
Insectile Electric Cars
The Chevrolet NGO is an Efficient Organic Automobile
Hot Air Helicopters
The Sky Voyage Uses a Balloon to Fly Instead of Spinning Blades
Sustainable Superyachts
The Lou + Lou Yacht is Powered by the Nature it Seeks to Explore
High-Tech Eco Roadsters (UPDATE)
The Venturi America Roadster Makes Its Mark
Fuel-Efficient Airplanes
The Synergy Aircraft Reduces Gas Use and Flies Just as Fast
Pollution-Cleaning Vehicles
Viera Keeps Air Clean Through an Air Purification System
Swanky Sophisticated Superyachts
The Vertigo Superyacht Has a Luxurious Penthouse-Style Interior
Snack-Inspired Vehicles
Logma is a Cute Family Car for Hungry Environmentalists
Turf-Traversing Sailboats
The Petra Project by Vasyl Sydoruk Exploits Wind Travel on Land
Solar Super Yachts
The Ocean Empire LSV Harnesses Sustainable Energy in its Luxury Voyager Design
Energy-Efficient Deliveries
The eStar Electric Vehicle has a 4,000lbs Payload
Compressed Eco Trikes
The L3 Electric Bike is Designed With Tourists in Mind
Tiny Licensed Cars
Perry Watkins' Wind-Up Car is Unbelievably Small
Asymmetrical Superyachts
The X-SYM 125 by S-Move Design is One Badass Boat
Personal Multi-Rotor Helicopters
The e-volo Volocopter is the Consumer Version of the Multicopter
High-Speed Hybrid Helicopters
The Sprightly Eurocopter X3 Can Reach 267 Miles Per Hour
Tron-Inspired Two-Seaters
The Lightcycle is Incarnated as the MonoTracer
Shuttered Vehicle Designs
The Touch Effect Concept Car Takes Virtual Reality to the Next Level
Luxury Hardwood Concept Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Aria Has Four Suicide Doors and Hardwood Floors
Glass-Roofed Eco Sedans
The Nissan Ellure is the Perfect Mid-Life Crisis Car
Futuristic Sci-fi Hybrids
The Ford Focus EV Treads the Way to the Future
Biodegradable Dragsters (UPDATE)
The Mercedes Benz 'Biome' Concept is Organic in Origin
Dual-Purpose Subcompacts
The Duno by Ben Herron Offers Two Forms of Efficient Urban Transit
Electric Two-Rider Bicycles
Tandem Pedego Interceptor is Three Times Faster
Purchasable Eco-Planes
The All-Electric Elektra One is Set to Hit the Market Next Year
Self-Propelling Paper Planes
Annoy Teachers with the Power Up Electric Power Module
Aquatic Jet Aircrafts
The SeaSTOL VLJ is a Super-Powered Seaplane
Symbolic Jewelry Projects
Le Buisson Creates a Jewelry Collection from a Woman's Haunted Past
Front-Wheel Drive Folding Bikes
The Diamove from David Damshek is Penny Farthing-Inspired
Disassembling Electric Vehicles
The Remora Concept Car Can be Taken Apart to Charge
Sporty Electric Vehicles
Henry Wang's RXFE Concept Car is a Masculine Mean Machine
Fly-In Campgrounds
Go 'Glamping' at New Zealand's Luxurious Minaret Station
Electric Commuter Jets
The EADS VoltAir Plane is Completely Powered by Batteries
Brain-Inspired Vehicles
The Cyberman CYBERSNAIL Was Conceived for a Graphic Novel
Gold-Coated Cars
The 'Goldplus Nano' Competition Makes an Inexpensive Auto Exorbitant
Awesome Adjustable Autos
Peugeot Moodif Creates an Ultra-Convenient Retractable Car
Ravishing Red Rides
The 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe is a Stunner
Futuristic Tricycle Concepts
The Citroen E-3POD Antistatic is an Awesome Compact Vehicle
Insecticide-Spraying Choppers
The D.F.O Helicopter Brings Farming into the Future
Badass Hybrid Beamers
The BMW Vision 'Efficientdynamics' Goes from Concept to Reality (UPDATE)
Personal Aerial Vehicles
Gareth Padfield's myCopter Would Reduce Traffic and Carbon Emissions
Futuristic Tech-Filled Cars
The Mercedes A-Class Concept is Space-Age Awesome
Luxury Car Collaborations
Mercedes Provides a Look Into the Past with the History of AMG
Next-Gen Countryside Vehicles
This My Space Auto is Designed for Teens Residing in the Country
World Travel Tunnel Trains
The Future Has Arrived with 'Evacuated Tube Transport'
Elegantly Luxurious Electric Cars
The TESLA Electric Car Offers First-Class Performance
Flying Feline Helicopters
The Orvillecopter is a Disturbing Creation That Uses a Dead Cat to Soar
Heliboarding Choppers
Snowboarders Can Hit Up Super Gnarly Slopes in the AvA 299 DROP
Levitating Public Vehicles
The Prototype Aero Train is Like a Real-Life Landspeeder
Elegant Electric Autos
Volkswagon's New E bugster Charges into NAIAS 2012
Adventurous Gyrocopters
The Fliege Supergiro by Daniel Kocyba Updates the Personal Helicopter
Green Hybrid Yachts
The Greenline 33 Hybrid is the First Non-Emissions Solar Coastal Cruiser
Plummeting Airplane Photos
Josef Hoflehner Captures Looming Jet Planes
Smartphone Controlled Helicopters
The Griffin HELO TC Assault Helicopter
Bamboo Velomobiles
Ajiro from Alexander Vittouris is an All-Natural Eco Trike
Zebra-Inspired Boats
Feadship Reveals its New Yacht 'Breathe' at the Monaco Yacht Show
Adaptable Gossamer Autos
The Eco EALO Concept Car is Highly Sensitive to its Surroundings
Electric One-Wheelers
The 'ZigZag' by Daniel Castillo Builes is a User-Friendly Unicycle
Eco-Friendly Personal Flyers
The Volta Volare GT4 E-Plane Provides Battery-Powered Fights
Advanced Eco-Scooters
The Peugeot XB1 is Designed for Urban Dwellers
Life-Sized Cookie Cars
The Gingerbread Woodie is a Replica of the Ford Vehicle
Beauty-Enhancing Boats
The Bota Bota Ferry Spa Takes Foot Rubs to the High Seas
Three-Seater Eco-Coupes
The Mercedes-Benz SILK by Hyoungsoo Kim is a Roomy Roadster Redesign
Eco-Conscious Auto Attachments
The Lorinser Easybrid Wheel Hub E-Motor is Revolutionary
Micro Eco Autos (UPDATE)
The Toyota Scion iQ Electric Car Will be Released in 2012
Range-Defying Electric Cars
The Schluckspecht EV Shatters Previous World Records
Adjustable Hybrid Autos
The Honda X-Track Performs Well Both on and Off the Track
Eco-Friendly Tourist Trikes
Tuk-Tuk is Designed to Let Tourists Safely Explore Big Cities
Snowslide-Scouring Choppers
The Airborne Avalanche Rescue System Locates Burried Victims
Sleek Eco-Friendly Schools
Welsh College Has an LEED Gold Certified Campus
Eco Luxury Auto Lines
The BMW i Brings a New Breed of Electric Cars
Adaptable Electric Bikes
The Kobra is a Cute Emission-Free Bike that Adapts to its User
Artistic Electric Bikes
The Agility Saietta Electric Motorcycles Rip and Roar
Electric Super Batteries
GE Chevy Volt to Get Battery With Double Capacity
DIY Flying Machines
Doug Berry Built His Aeroplane in just Eleven Days
Electrified Luxury Hatchbacks
The Audi A2 is Set to Debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show
Bamboo Beach Cruisers
The Rinspeed Bamboo Provides Summer Fun With Zero Emissions
Limited Lavatory Airplanes
RyanAir's Single-Toilet Flights are an Unfriendly Way to Cut Costs
Sleek Electric Concept Cars
The Nissan ESFLOW EV is a Vehicle that Will Make You Feel Fly
Dapper Drop-Top Rides
The New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster 2012 is Powerful and Plush
Flat-Pack Xmas Bonuses
Despite Economic Recession, IKEA Bikes Go to 12,400 US Employees
Seed-Shaped Vehicles
The Ecco Camper is for Eco-Conscious and Adventurous People
Eco Friendly Luxury Boats
The Frauscher 650 Alassio is an Extravagant Electrical Cruiser
Ocean-Inspired Eco-Cars
The MiraQua Concept Car Puts a Fresh Face on the Electric Car
Solar Sail Tankers
The Aquarius by Eco Marine Power is a Solar-Powered Sail for Shipping Boats
Hydrogen Commercial Airplanes
The Innovative Edas Airbus Passenger Airliners to Take Flight
Futuristic Plane Faucets
The Belle Air Bath Filler Reflects Homeowners' Hobbies and Passions
Electrified Gull-Winged Rides (UPDATE)
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Makes Its Detroit Debut
Folding Electric Bikes
The Handy Batribike Micro Saves Space
Robotic Birds
The Festo Automated Smartbird Mimics Actual Avian Movement
Plane-Piloting Phone Cases
The iPhly Lets You Control R/C Vehicles With Your iPhone
Electric Unicycles (UPDATE)
The WheelSurf is a Modern-Day Monocycle
Bare-Boned Celebration Cars
The Mercedes-Benz 4WD Cabriolet Unimog Celebrates 60 Years
Plane Underbelly Photography
The Captures Jeffrey Milstein Focus on Plane Underbellies
Topsy Turvy Helicopter Propellers
The Upside Down Ceiling Fan by Raffaele Iannello is Industrial
Chic Airplane Designs
Flying Becomes a Luxury Sport with Boeing's New 787 Dreamliner Aircraft
Post-Passing Apple Airplanes
The Virgin America Steve Jobs Plane Features the CEO's Epic Quote
Greens-Guzzling Aircrafts
The Jatropha Biofuel-Based Airbus A320 Soared With Success
Extensive Recharging Stations
The ChargePoint Network Expands Across America
Abstract Airplane Art
The James Powers Airplane Series is Conceptual and Divergent
Airship Sound Stations
The Zeppelin Air Dock Plays Non-Flammable Tunes
Elaborate Eco Steamboats
The Hornblower Hybrid Ferry Uses Hydrogen Fuel, Wind and Sun
Autonomous Flying Armies
The Boeing ScanEagles Are Revolutionary Decision-Making Drones
Airborne Music Performances
The Birmingham Opera Company Prepares for a Helicopter Show
Spy-Worthy Work Cabins (UPDATE)
Design Q Unveils the Bond-Inspired Avro Business Jet
Revolutionary On-Road Recharging
‘HaloIPT' Returns Your Car Better Charged Than Before
Interactive Car Racing Campaigns
Mercedes Live Race Offers Fans the Chance to Compete a F1 Star
Crowdfunded Controller Apps
iRemoco App is a Remarkable Design for a Helicopter Remote
Peripheral-Inspired Autos
The Light in Motion Concept Looks Like Your Computer's Mouse
Electric Car Power Plants
The Nissan Leaf Power Supply System Can Power a Home for Two Days
Space Age Sportscars
The Nissan ESFLOW is the King of All Eco Concept Cars