Silent taxi ride services, airline beds designed by mattress companies and airless bicycle tires are a few of the new and notable May 2017 transportation innovations, all of which put a great emphasis on improving comfort throughout a journey.
Alongside innovative eco-friendly, ultra-aerodynamic and autonomous long-haul trucks that are designed to deliver goods in large quantities, companies are turning to small-scale delivery trikes and rovers within urban environments. Some examples of this can be seen from innovators like Urban Arrow and Einride, as well as several food delivery services that are now employing robotic delivery assistants in cities. Alongside prioritizing comfort, these emerging transportation concepts also put a premium on convenience and automation of simple tasks.
Top 25 Transportation Innovations in May
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Reengineered Airline Beds
The Simba Air-Hybrid Focuses on Comfort for Sleeping on a Plane
24
Airless Bicycle Tires
Bridgestone's Airless Tires Do Not Need to Be Inflated
23
New York-Inspired Jet Planes
The Embraer Manhattan Jet Features a Pinstripe Suit Paint Job
22
Dashing Chinese Electric Cars
The Qiantu K50 Has Rooftop Solar Panels and a Max Range of 250 Miles
21
Rugged Chinese Luxury SUVs
The Hybrid Jeep Yunti Concept is Set to Debut at the Shanghai Auto Show
20
Updated Electric Truck Timelines
Elon Musk Shares Debut Dates for Tesla Electric Truck and Semi
19
3D-Printed Airplane Parts
Norsk Titanium Has Developed a 3D Printing Process for Titanium Parts
18
Panoramic Airplane Windows
Boeing's SkyView Panoramic Window Offers Picturesque Aerial Views
17
Semi-Autonomous Transport Pods
Einride's Vehicles of the Future Offer Autonomous & Remote Controls
16
Air-Filtering Crossover Concepts
The Volkswagen I.D. Crozz Provides Passengers Clean Air Anywhere
15
One-Way Car Rental Apps
AAA's Gig Car Share App Doesn't Make You Pay to Park
14
Fast Food Delivery Rovers
The Domino's Pizza Delivery Robot Has Just Launched in Europe
13
Aquatic Human-Sized Octocopters
Kitty Hawk is Google Co-founder Larry Page's Next Venture
12
Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Trucks
This Big Rig Truck was Retrofitted by Toyota to Run on Hydrogen
11
App-Based Car Leases
AutoGravity Aims to Ease the Process of Car Financing
10
E-Cargo Delivery Trikes
Urban Arrow's Delivery Vehicles Have the Potential to Replace Trucks
9
Hybrid Electric Police Cars
The Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan is an Eco-Friendly Cruiser
8
Efficient Delivery Warehouse Robots
Hikvision 'Little Orange' Robots Use Networks for Efficiency
7
Roady-Ready Self-Driving Cars
GM's 'Super Cruise' System is Debuting in the Cadillac CT6
6
Upcycled Delivery Bikes
Deliveroo's Upcycled Bike is Made with Unused Kitchen Tools
5
Business-Focused Ridesharing Features
Uber Central is Designed for Businesses' Clients
4
Silent Taxi Services
Miyako Taxi's 'Silent Taxi' Offers a Cab Ride That Guarantees No Discussions
3
Car Delivery Websites
Deliver My Ride Offers Online Car Purchasing and Leasing
2
Takeout Delivery Rovers
Yelp Eat24 is Now Testing Marble's Food Delivery Robot in San Francisco
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Public Autonomous Van Tests
Waymo Early Riders Lets Ordinary People Test Self-driving Cars
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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
Carbon-Plated Performance Sneakers
HOKA Presents the Lifestyle Transport X Sneaker
Modified Wheelchair Designs
Leaning Wheelchair Design Reduces Effort and Enhances Mobility
Short-Range Electric Motorcycles
The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept by Zhengxuan Xie is Stylish
Multifunctional Transport Buses
The Bubblic Public Imagines the Future of Public Transit
Aerodynamic Industrial eBikes
The ASYNC A1 eBike Handles Everyday Commuting and Weekend Jaunts
Tilting Three-Wheeled EVs
The Kairos EV Uses a Tilt Functionality for Greater Stability
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Minimal Technical Sleek Sneakers
The HOKA Transport Shoe Has a Quiet Premium Look
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
Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles
The 'Karbike' Combines Advantages Of E-Bikes and Micro-Cars
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
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
AR-Equipped Electric Motorcycles
The EyeLights Rocket One Works Seamlessly with a Connected Helmet
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
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Théo Cauchy Designs the Buell XBE to Pay Homage
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Shapeshifting Electric Motorbikes
The Conceptual Sony x Honda E-Volve by Jennifer Ellison is Sleek
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
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
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs
The Karver Cyle Concept K1 by Kip Kubisz is Performance-Driven
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
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
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
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Futuristic E-Bike Concepts
Decathlon's 'Magic Bike 02' is Designed For Versatile Transportation
Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts
The Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Features In-Wheel Motors
Car Rental Expanses
Uber Rent Launches in Canada for Convenient Car Rental Experience
Woman-Focused E-Hailing Apps
Kgosigadi Rides is a Safe Transportation App for Women and Girls
Compact Electric City Cars
KG Motors' 'mibot' Offers Enhanced Mobility
Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters
The 'Tectus' is Designed to Transport Seniors In Safety & Style
Accessible Train Fleet Designs
VIA Rail Canada Has Introduced a Cutting-Edge Fleet of Trains
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles
The AZULIK Mobility Electric Vehicle is Nature-Inspired
Tourism-Ready Autonomous Aircrafts
Ehang Holdings Limited Delivers Batch of EH216-S eVTOL
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Monotrack Bike Designs
YoouTube Channel Make It Extreme Boasts an Intriguing DIY Bike Concept
Electric Miniature Pickup Trucks
Yves Behar Designs the Telo with a Sustainable System
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Airless Bicycle Tires
The Q Designs a Bicycle Concept with Cross-Sections of a PVC Pipe
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
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Warming Delivery E-Bikes
Domino's dxb Delivery Bike Includes a Temperature-Controlled Pizza Pod
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
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
Urban Electric Tricycles
The Bako B1 is Designed to Cut Costs for Last-Mile Deliveries in Cities
AI-Powered Fully Electric Motorcycles
The Verge Motorcycles TS Ultra was Presented at CES
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Wheelchair-Mindful Airline Services
United Airlines Enhances Travel Experiences with Its Service
Space-Inspired Airless Tires
NASA and Smart Tire Company Join on the Progressive Metl Tires
Self-Balancing Stealthy Motorbikes
Yamaha Presents the New MOTOROiD Experimental Bike
Automobile-Inspired E-Bike Launches
Ford Launches the Bronco and Mustang-Inspired E-Bikes
Accessible Step-Through E-Bikes
Lime's New E-Bike Models Don't Require Manual Pedaling
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
Ride-Hailing App Expansions
Uber and Turo Partner to Offer Vehicle Rentals to Uber Rent
Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes
The 'Packer 1' Can Handle Substantial Loads In An Eco-Friendly Manner
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
Versatile Mini Electric Trucks
The Ayro Vanish Tiny Electric Pickup Truck Offers 55-Miles of Range
Iconic Car-Inspired Electronic Bikes
Ford and N Plus Join Forces on Bronco-Inspired Off-Road Bikes
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Self-Driving Electric Cars
Rimac Introduces its First Autonomous Electric Car Brand, Verne
AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes
This eBike is Equipped With ChatGPT, Anti-Theft Protections and More
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
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
AI Travel Assistants
Trip.com Group Positions Its Tripgenie Service as Groundbreaking
Zero-Emission Mobile Repair Trucks
Labatt Breweries of Canada Enhances Its Delivery Fleet
Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts
Nao.Design Creates the NAO.WHEEL Transport Concept
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Zero-Emissions Aircraft
This Battery-Electric Aircraft Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
AI-Powered Transporting Software
Ontruck Launches AI-Powered Freight Management Solutions
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Slick Electric Tricycles
The EVRYJourney 250W Electric Tricycle is Chic and Convenient
Authentic AI-Powered Travel Experiences
Tailbox is an AI Travel Tool Offering Personalized Trips
Self-Driving Cab App Expansions
The Robotaxi Cruise Service Will Launch on Uber Platforms
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Car Transfer Service Apps
Andersen Collaborated with a Ride-Sharing Provider on This New Product
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Robot Taxi Car Concepts
Didi Introduces Its a RoboTaxi Concept with Robotic Arms
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Israel-Based eBike Manufacturers
'PNY' was Founded in 2020 to Make Transport More Sustainable
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills
Wheely-x Brings Inclusive Mobility and Gaming to CES 2024
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Updated Air Taxi Designs
Hyundai Unveils the New Elevated S-A2 Air Taxi During CES
On-Demand Electric Boat Taxis
Bangkok's Electric Boat Taxi Commenced Service in July
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
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
Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services
The 'Nubit' Autonomous Mobility Service is Modular
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Voting Day Rideshare Deals
Lyft Rolls Out Its Most Extensive Voting Initiative to Date
All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts
Joby Aviation, Inc. Launches a New Aircraft for Passenger Service
Sustainable Travel Methods
Intrepid Unveils a Sustainable Travel Service to Incentivize Rail Usage
Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Cybertruck-Inspired Electric Scooters
The New Infinite Machine P1 Bike is Defined by Geometry
Automated Transit Buses
Vicinity Motor Corp. Deploys Its Electric Bus in Michigan
Eco-Friendly Taxi Services
Wayder is a New Taxi and Delivery Service in Bristol, UK
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Battery Electric Vehicle Lines
Iveco Group Highlights Commitment to Diverse Energy Solutions
Electric Truck Pilot Programs
Uber Freight Joins Forces with WattEV and CHEP
Flexible User-Centric Rideshares
Careem Introduces Flexi Rides to Bolster its Market Presence
Expanded Logistics Services
Mober is Supporting IKEA Philippines with its Newest Delivery Service
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Range-Roving Cargo Drones
This Drone Can Transport Heavy Payloads Across Vast Distances
Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services
The InDrive Ride Hail Platform is Now Available in the Us
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Stable Temperature-Maintaining Containers
Invensify Debuts its New Cold Chain Shipping Transporter
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot