The top May 2016 eco transportation ideas examine a few of the ideas that could reshape ways people get around in the future.
The use of solar power is a prevalent theme in these ideas and it is becoming an integral part of bus shelters, electric boats and entire stretches of roads. These solar-powered innovations are ideal for reducing some of the energy demands that would otherwise need to be satisfied by other sources.
A rise in consciousness surrounding the environment and one's personal health is inspiring more people to choose cycling and walking as ways to get from one place to another. As such, there are now entire office buildings designed to accommodate those who commute by bike, as well as urban plans that are set to become much more pedestrian-friendly.
Top 25 Eco Transportation Ideas in May
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Economical Single-Seat Helicopters
This Personal Helicopter Design Allows Flyers to Avoid Delays
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Futuristic Hover Bikes
The Chico is a Conceptual Vehicle that Features a Rounded Pod Shape
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Compact Public Transportation Vehicles
The 'Tempo' Compact Vehicle Offers Space for Two Riders
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Robot-Produced Bicycles
The Mokumono Bike is Quick and Inexpensive to Produce
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Driverless Transportation Pods
Singapore's GRT Pods Could Revolutionize Public Transport
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Futuristic Rescue Aircrafts
The Sikorsky 'KANI' Light Electric Aircraft Features Space for Two
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Solar Cell-Embedded Roads
'Solmove' is Designing a Flexible Glass Carpet Filled with Solar Cells
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Eco-Friendly Food Trucks
The New Yumbii Truck Converts Exhaust into Nitrogen Gas and Water Vapor
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Contemporary Cargo Scooters
The Nimble Urban Scooter Features a Handy Cargo Rack on the Front
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Connected Off-Road Bikes
The LeEco 'Le Syvrac' Mountain Bike Design Has Connected Features
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Enhanced Electric Mountain Bikes
The SCOTT E-Genius Plus Electric Mountain Bicycle is Rugged
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Mobile Coffee Shops
This Catering Company Will Bring Fresh Coffee Directly to Consumers
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Folding Chair Scooters
The 'eFOLDi' Personal Vehicle Offers Three Uses in One Design
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Self-Driving Concept Cars
The LeSEE Concept Car is Being Marketed as an Autonomous Taxi
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Oil Brand City Vehicles
The Shell Project M Concept Car Features a Fuel Economy of 89mpg
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Bike-Friendly Office Buildings
The Oslo Solar Building is Designed for Bike Storage and Repairs
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Solar-Powered Bus Shelters
London's New Solar Bus Shelters Use Photovoltaic Technology
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Smart Pedal-Assist Bikes
The Freway Mountain Bicycle Features 27 Speeds and Off-Road Capabilities
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Pedestrian-Oriented Urban Redesigns
The Place de la Bastille Undergoes a Remodel for Foot Traffic
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Solar-Powered Electric Boats
The SolarSkiff is Designed to Make Electric Boating More Accessible
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Powerful Off-Road Ebikes
The Trek 'Powerfly FS+' Off-Road Bicycle is Design for Uneven Terrain
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Rugged Speedy Smart Cycles
The Lapierre Overvolt FS 900 Off-Road Bike Has Ample Power and Features
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Futuristic Car-Sharing Services
BeeZero's Service Uses Fuel Cell-Powered Hyundai Cars
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Wireless Car Charger Systems
This Car Charging System Offers Optimum Efficiency and Power
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Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Short-Range Electric Motorcycles
The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept by Zhengxuan Xie is Stylish
Impossibly Portable Electric Scooters
The Arma Scooter Fits Inside a Backpack
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
Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles
The Conceptual BMW Motorrad x NVIDIA Electric Bike is Ultra-Modern
Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
The Conceptual 'Ayra' Bike by Radka Zvarova is Futuristic
Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters
The 'Along' Electric Scooter Concept Has Luggage-Like Design
Folding Seated Scooters
The 'Venture' E-Scooter Has a Generous Range & Adjustable Padded Seats
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles
The 'Karbike' Combines Advantages Of E-Bikes and Micro-Cars
Bamboo-Bodied Folding Scooters
This Electric Scooter Can Be Folded Up In Only 7 Seconds
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
Sustainable Electric Bike Concepts
Przemysław Wolnicki Designed the Concept E-THUNDER Bike
Hybrid Design Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter by Ognjen Docic is Feature-Rich
Utilitarian Cargo-Hauling Scooters
The 'Scootility' Electric Scooter Offers Ample Storage Space
Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes
YU ID Presents the Versatile Electric Mobility Bike
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
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
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Urban Environment Electric Bikes
Urtopia Designs the Chord Electric Bike with a Sleek Look
Travel-Ready Electric Bikes
SpaceCamper Releases a Bicycle That Has Been Described as a "Micro-RV"
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes
The New ElectraPly E-Bike is Made with Sustainable Materials
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Shapeshifting Electric Motorbikes
The Conceptual Sony x Honda E-Volve by Jennifer Ellison is Sleek
Adaptable Modularity Electric Bikes
The Fabriga Modula Modular Electric Cargo Bike is Sustainable
Electric Glamping Vehicles
Taehyun Kim Designed This Compact Electric Vehicle, Called Haven
Long-Distance Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter Concept by Ognjen Docic is Sleek
Compact Cargo E-Bikes
These Electric Bikes Boast Pedal-Assisted Cargo-Hauling Abilities
Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters
This Urban Electric Scooter Offers Safe & Reliable City Navigation
Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters
The Surge S32 Has an Interchangeable Body Frame
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
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
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
Futuristic E-Bike Concepts
Decathlon's 'Magic Bike 02' is Designed For Versatile Transportation
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes
The Conceptual 'E-THUNDER' Electric Bike is Commute and Trail-Ready
Powerful Folding E-Bikes
Petre Georgescu's Colibri M22 is Compact and Durable
Step-Through Commuter E-Bikes
The 'RadCity 5' is Designed For Versatile Urban Navigation
Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters
The 'Tectus' is Designed to Transport Seniors In Safety & Style
Self-Sufficient E-Bike Trailers
TinyVroum's CapsulBike a Versatile and Autonomous E-Bike Trailer
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
Urban Rental Scooter Systems
The 'City Wander' Portable Rental Scooter Concept is Space-Efficient
Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes
Solar Scooters' 'E-Clipse 2' Has Free Charging via Solar Power
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
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
This eVTOL Concept Design by Karina Gotseva is Aerodynamic
Eco-Friendly E-Bikes
Yadea Showcased its Colorful and Efficient 'Cocoa' E-Bike at CES 2024
Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes
The Veemo Velomobile from ENVO is a Stable, Efficient Vehicle
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes
The Pave Motors BK e-Bike Has a Sleek, Minimalist Design
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
Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions
The Conscious Chair by Mater Design Has Recycled Materials
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Solar-Powered eBike Chargers
Beam Global's 'BeamBike' is Quick to Setup and Charges 12 Bikes
Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems
The SolarBotanic Energy Tree Works in Public or Private Spaces
Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes
Dahon's Latest Battery-Powered Bike is Designed For Easy Portability
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
Foldable Bamboo Electric Scooters
The TOM Electric Foldable Scooter Hits a 27mph Top Speed
Neo-Minimal E-Bike Concepts
TienHung.Design Presents the Diode E-Bike with a Futuristic Look
Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses
The Coach Atoz Shuttle Bus by Disegno T9 is Communicative
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
'ONE POINTECH' Creates Wireless Chargers for Micro Mobility
Urban Electric Tricycles
The Bako B1 is Designed to Cut Costs for Last-Mile Deliveries in Cities
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
Climate-Controlled Cycling Paths
The 'Loop' Will Bring Comfortable Active Transportation to Dubai
Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Mitsubishi Corporation Retrofits Pyxis Ocean for Sustainability Purposes
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes
The E-POP-CYCLE Has a 350W Front-Hub Motor and Foldable Construction
Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes
The 'Packer 1' Can Handle Substantial Loads In An Eco-Friendly Manner
Recycled Plastic-Made Electric Scooters
Gogoro and MUJI Present the VIVA ME and VIVA MIX ME Bikes
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Commuter-Focused Exploration E-Bikes
TENWAYS Launches the City Commuter and City Explorer Series
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
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
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Adaptive Interior EV Models
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Has a Solarbay Panoramic Roof
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Sustainable Urban Transport Highways
The Loop in Dubai is a New Zero-Emissions System by URB
Eco EV Charging Stations
This Retail and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Will Be in Manchester
Battery-Powered Electric Scooters
Naoto Fukasawa Adds More Tones to MUJI and Gogoro's Scooters
Slick Electric Tricycles
The EVRYJourney 250W Electric Tricycle is Chic and Convenient
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
E-Bike Charging Partnerships
BikeFlex Partnered with Solarcycle on Renewable Bike Charging
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Clean Energy Battery Companies
Greenworks Group Has Been Featured in The Human Component
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
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
Research-Centric Hydrogen Motorcycles
This Open-Source Two-Wheeler Aims to Encourage Innovation
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers
Living Vehicle Designs the 2024 HD Trailer on Solar Power
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Hydrofoiling Electric Boats
Navier's 'N30' Boat Promises Eco-Friendly Waterway Transportation
Eco-Friendly Commuter Bikes
Svitch is Launching the 'CSR 762' After Announcing it in 2022
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Sustainable Travel Methods
Intrepid Unveils a Sustainable Travel Service to Incentivize Rail Usage
Efficient Virtual Power Plants
These Battery-Swap Stations Are Contributing to the Electrical Grid
Electric Van Fleets
SoCalGas Incorporated New Ford E-Transit Electric Vans into Its Fleet
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries
Deliveroo UAE Has Integrated Electric Bikes Into its Delivery Fleet
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Eco-Friendly Taxi Services
Wayder is a New Taxi and Delivery Service in Bristol, UK
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
Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs
BCycle will be Available in Capitola's new Sharing Program
Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
Germany Offers Unlimited Public Transit for €49 Monthly
Eco-Conscious Web Browsers
Ecosia Has Launched an Eco-Friendly Internet Browser for Clean Energy
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Electric Ride-Share Partnerships
Uber and Hertz are Making Electric Vehicles Accessible to Drivers
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Solar-Powered Heated Seats
The GoSun Solar Seat Offers Warmth on Cold Days
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot