The top July 2017 eco transportation ideas explore a range of sustainable transportation ideas from small-scale individual commuter pods and electric scooters to large-scale cargo ships.
The use of innovative manufacturing technologies like 3D printing has created tons of new opportunities in the world of sustainable design, especially when it comes to reinventing tried-and-true materials. For instance, a 3D-printed, fully functional canoe was made with a thin concrete framework.
In terms of large-scale eco transportation, the Yara Birkeland from Yara and Kongsberg is being launched as a zero-emission cargo ship that's also fully electric and autonomous. When it comes to transporting a mix of cargo and passengers, 42 Technology developed a concept called the Adaptable Carriage that promises to maximize the space available on a trip. Whether it is a small design improvement or a large-scale sustainable vehicle development, these innovative ideas offer improvements to better the future of transportation.
Top 25 Eco Transportation Ideas in July
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Oversized Tire Scooters
The Phat Scooter Offers Easy Balancing and Enhanced Shock Handling
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Italian Cocktail-Inspired Bicycles
Bice Bicycles Based This Cycle Design Around an Aperol Spritz
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Space-Highlighting Bike Lights
Michelin's ‘Bikesphere’ Protects Cyclists with a Red Ring of Lasers
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Surfer-Friendly Motorcycles
The 'Dues Sea Sider' is a Nostalgic Surf Board-Carrying Motorcycle
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Zero Emissions Cargo Ships
This Fully Electric Autonomous Ship Will Hit the Seas in 2018
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Smart Electric Scooters
The Unu Electric Scooter Delivers Top Speed No Matter the Charge Level
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Bicycle Gravel Guards
This FLECTR Design is Like a Windshield Protector for One's Bike
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3D-Printed Concrete Canoes
ETH Zurich Developed an Ultra-Lightweight 3D-Printed Canoe
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Electric Flying Quads
The Neva AirQuadOne Flying Vehicle is the First of Its Kind
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Woven Bamboo Bicycles
The HERO Bike is a Sustainable Bike Made with a Bamboo Frame
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Elongated Two-Person Bikes
The 'REVO' Bike is Composed of 3D-Printed Materials
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Smart Bike Rack Systems
Bikeep Smart Bike Rack Connects to You Phone to Safely Lock Your Bike
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Sunlight-Optimizing Solar Vehicles
This Solar-Powered Car Maximizes Sunlight Exposure When Parked
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Eco-Focused Urban Bike Paths
The Radbahn Berlin Would Be Berlin's First Covered Bike Path
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Customizable Commuter Pods
'InMotion' Autonomous Commuting Vehicles Boast Changing Interiors
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Greenery-Adorned City Buses
The 'Forest Bus' in Taipai Acts as a Mobile Greenhouse
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Thief-Proof Bike Racks
Portland's Bike Racks are Designed So Bike Thieves Can't Cut Through Them
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Eco Taxi Services
Quebec's Teo Taxis are Equipped With Free Wi-Fi and Tablets
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Transformative Train Carriages
42 Technology's Adaptable Carriage Makes the Most of Unsold Seats
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Electric Canadian Supercars
The Dubuc Motors Tomahawk Has a Claimed 0-60 MPH Time of 2.0 Seconds
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Driverless Train Concepts
This Train From CRRC Zhuzhou Runs on Paint Lines Instead of Rails
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Beefy Electric Bicycles
The Strom Bike is Designed to Conquer Both City Streets and Sandy Beaches
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Quick-Charging Electric Buses
Hyundai's 'Elec City' Bus is Fully Charged in Just Over an Hour
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Redesigned Electric Ridables
Mark Cuban's 'MOOV' is a New and Improved Hoverboard
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Masculine Motorcycle Redesigns
This Restyled Honda CB550 Features a Sleek and Powerful Design
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Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Multifunctional Transport Buses
The Bubblic Public Imagines the Future of Public Transit
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
E-Bike-Towed Wooden Trailers
Fahrrad-Campen Develop the i.woody Bicycle Caravan for Adventures
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters
The 'Along' Electric Scooter Concept Has Luggage-Like Design
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
The CROSSER V1 by Bernardo Pereira is for Coastal Cities
3D-Knit Airplane Seat Designs
The 'Modulo' Aircraft Seat Concept Sustainably Upgrades First Class
Utilitarian Cargo-Hauling Scooters
The 'Scootility' Electric Scooter Offers Ample Storage Space
Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Cascade by Chris Min Has a Comfy Interior
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Off-Grid Workspace Vehicles
The Škoda Roadiaq Concept Car is Based on the Enyaq iV
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Adaptable Modularity Electric Bikes
The Fabriga Modula Modular Electric Cargo Bike is Sustainable
Long-Distance Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter Concept by Ognjen Docic is Sleek
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Compact Cargo E-Bikes
These Electric Bikes Boast Pedal-Assisted Cargo-Hauling Abilities
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Modular Electric Utility Vehicles
This Three-Wheeler Can Be Adapt to Different Work Applications
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Regenerative Fuel Spatial Rovers
Toyoto Designs the New Lunar Cruiser with the JAXA
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
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
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
Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes
The Conceptual 'E-THUNDER' Electric Bike is Commute and Trail-Ready
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
All-Electric Towed Trailers
The Lightship L1 Trailer is Battery-Powered and has a Minimal Design
Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Line-Ups
Honda Debuts Two Concepts Models in the Honda 0 Series
Sustainable Yacht Tender Boats
The Falcon E8 All-Electric Superyacht Tender is Easy to Board
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Eco-Friendly Superyacht Tenders
The EJET 4X Tender is Powered by a 60kW Electric Motor
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Marina Hydrogen Refuelling Stations
Zaha Hadid Architects Creates Stations for NatPower
Flax Fiber Floating Homes
The Conceptual 'Blue Nomad' Floating Home is Sustainable
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
All-Electric SUV Concepts
The Toyota LAND CRUISER Se Concept is at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show
Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series
The Saloon and Space-Hub Join Honda's Sustainable 0 Series
Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles
Eli Electric Vehicles Designs the Eli ZERO Car
Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks
Hyzon Motors and New Way Trucks Have Entered into a Partnership
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles
The AZULIK Mobility Electric Vehicle is Nature-Inspired
Purpose-Built All-Electric RVs
Lighship Announces The Launch of The New Lightship L1
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Systems
Layer Designs the Croft System to Sustainably Power Vehicles
Electric Miniature Pickup Trucks
Yves Behar Designs the Telo with a Sustainable System
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Plastic-Free Supply Chains
Ericsson is Investing in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Friendly Business Delivery Trucks
The 'ORCA' Autonomous Delivery Truck Has a Friendly Form
Electric Solar-Powered Campers
Lightship designs the L1 Trailer with Futuristic Elements
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft
This Aircraft Will Utilize a Liquid Hydrogen Powertrain
Coffee Pulp Cabins
CALLUM Unveiled a Concept Vehicle Cabin that Uses Coffee Pulp and Eggshells
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
Sustainable Modern Luggage Collections
Samsonite Unveils Its ESSENS Collection
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Zero-Emissions Electric Ships
The Hurtigruten Norway Sea Zero Cruise is Fully Electric
Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses
The Coach Atoz Shuttle Bus by Disegno T9 is Communicative
Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Models
Feadship Unveils the Project 821 Hydrogen Superyacht
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles
Yamaha Unveils its Hydrogen-Powered Golf Cart, the 'Drive H2'
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Versatile Commercial Van Options
The New Volkswagen Transporter Comes in Several Drive Systems
Accessible Airport Aids
PriestmanGoode Boasts a "One-Person Autonomous Airport Vehicle"
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Environmentally Conscious Bag Collections
Samsonite Introduces the Ecodiver Collection in the US
Eco-Friendly Mining Trucks
This Prototype Truck is Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Energy-Hauling Battery Tankers
This Japanese Tanker Can Transport Surplus Renewable Energy
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Mitsubishi Corporation Retrofits Pyxis Ocean for Sustainability Purposes
Autonomous Sailing Research Vessels
The 'Voyager' Can Carry Out Maritime Data Collection
Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes
The 'Packer 1' Can Handle Substantial Loads In An Eco-Friendly Manner
Electric Cargo-Hauling Vans
The 'Evolv' is an Ultra-Compact EV with a Large Payload Capacity
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Industrial-Grade Electric Boats
The 'X Shore Pro' is Targeted Towards Maritime Professionals
Swappable Battery Delivery Scooters
The D05 Electric Delivery Scooter Concept is Easy to Service
E-Bike-Powered Logistics Services
Fez Delivery is Utilizing the 'FEZ ECO' in Last-Mile Delivery
Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes
The Inga from Infinite Mobility Promises Free Charging via Solar Energy
Zero-Emission Mobile Repair Trucks
Labatt Breweries of Canada Enhances Its Delivery Fleet
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Energy Efficient Flat-Packed Cars
Luvly Presents the Luvly O that Ships Out Flat Packed
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Adaptive Interior EV Models
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Has a Solarbay Panoramic Roof
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Zero-Emissions Aircraft
This Battery-Electric Aircraft Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel
Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs
The Land AIrcraft Carrier by XPENG AEROHY is Made for Exploration
Hydrofoil Technology Electric Boats
Vessev Introduces the Impressive VS-9 Electric Boat
Sustainable Urban Transport Highways
The Loop in Dubai is a New Zero-Emissions System by URB
Emissions-Free Cargo Barges
The H2 Barge 2 Project Will Convert the Vessel to Clean Energy
Hybrid Propulsion Catamarans
The Sunreef Zero Cat Has Hydrogen and Electric Propulsion
Personal Overnight Train Cabins
The 'Yolochka' Cabin Concept Supports the Needs of New Passengers
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Car Transfer Service Apps
Andersen Collaborated with a Ride-Sharing Provider on This New Product
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Sustainable Duffel Bag Designs
Samsonite's Ecodiver Large Wheeled Duffel is Cheerful & Stylish
Cost-Effective Carbon Calculators
Ship Green Unveils an Advanced Carbon Calculator for Emissions
Hydrogen-Powered Campervan Concepts
The 'Gen 2 LCV' Concept Would Offer Zero-Emissions Van Life
Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks
The All-Electric 'Tangra LH1' Boasts a Range Of Over 500 Miles
Updated Air Taxi Designs
Hyundai Unveils the New Elevated S-A2 Air Taxi During CES
Eco-Focused Airline Initiatives
Alaska Airlines Invests in Jetzero to Upgrade Its Services
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Epochal Electric VTOLs
Joby Aviation's eVTOL Prototype Could Help Democratize Aerial Commuting
Hydrofoiling Electric Boats
Navier's 'N30' Boat Promises Eco-Friendly Waterway Transportation
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
Sustainable Recycled Aircraft Skateboard
François Jaubert Designs the Eco-Friendly TRASHBOARD
Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries
Deliveroo UAE Has Integrated Electric Bikes Into its Delivery Fleet
Launch Pad Transportation Series
Canoo Delivers the Artemis Mission 2 Shipment to NASA
Battery Electric Vehicle Lines
Iveco Group Highlights Commitment to Diverse Energy Solutions
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Ammonia-Powered Ships
This Novel Ship Uses Green Ammonia For Emissions-Free Maritime Transport
Electric Truck Pilot Programs
Uber Freight Joins Forces with WattEV and CHEP
Electric Shipping Vessel Partnerships
Cargill and Kotug Have Partnered for Sustainable Shipping
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Zero-Emissions Commercial Trucks
ZM Trucks is Set to Make Its North American Debut
Range-Roving Cargo Drones
This Drone Can Transport Heavy Payloads Across Vast Distances
All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks
Volta's Prototype Truck is Designed For Sustainable Hauling
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
Futuristic Wave Energy Plants
This Plant Can Harness Marine Energy to Produce Green Hydrogen
Sustainable Battery-Swapping Stations
Zepto and Battery Smart Have Committed to Greener Deliveries
Sustainable Aviation Partnerships
Airbus and TotalEnergies Launch a Sustainable Fuel Partnership
Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft
The 'EcoPulse' is Powered By High-Density Batteries
AI-Powered Sail Systems
The 'FastRig' System Allows For Efficient Use Of Wind Power
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot