September 2017 transportation trends reveal vehicles that are increasingly adapted to enhance pedestrian safety, as well as environmentally friendly designs being infused into more areas related to transport.
An example of the former includes Google's self-driving car Waymo, which has a feature that can detect if the car is about to hit a pedestrian, and can soften its exterior in order to prevent fatalities. Another example is the Volkswagen Interceptor, which is an enhanced police vehicle that offers 360 degree visibility – making it well-suited to cruise around cities.
Environmentally friendly design is now being infused into transportation options like Peace Boat's Ecoship, which is a cruise ship with reduced carbon emissions, and the Mö, which is a solar-powered cross between a bike and a vehicle.
Top 35 Transportation Trends in September
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Modernized Convertible Concepts
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is an Old School EV
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Mini Car Brand Homes
The Tesla Tiny House Can be Towed by the Brand's Vehicles
33
Modified Retro Scooters
Shanghai Customs Modified the Honda Cub into a Stylish Scooter
32
Luxurious E-Bike Lines
Riese & Müller Has Released Its 2018 Line of E-Bikes
31
Innovative Hourglass Trains
A Double-Decker Train Repositions the Tracks at the Core of the Cars
30
Color-In Car Rentals
These Hertz Rental Cars Feature Coloring Book Upholstery to Entertain Kids
29
Shareable Sports Cars
The Toyota Public Sports Concept is an EV Designed to Be Ownerless
28
Compact Electric Skateboards
The I-Ride Electric Skateboard Weighs Just 15 Pounds
27
Pedal-Powered Commuter Vehicles
Mö is a Solar-Powered Vehicle That Can Be Pedaled Like a Bike
26
Impossibly Compact Electric Bikes
The 'Jupiter Bike' Has an Extremely Small Form Factor
25
Self-Built Campers
The Birch Sprig is a Camper Kit That People Can Put Together Themselves
24
Contemporary Luxury Sedans
The Black Edition of the Bentley Flying Spur V8 S is Strikingly Elegant
23
Entry-Level Supercar Successors
The Ferrari Portofino is the Replacement for the California T
22
Hydrogen Turbine Trains
The 'Spacetrain' Enhances Ground Travel with a Lightweight Design
21
Autonomous Magnetic Track Buses
The AGV Bus Concept Boasts a Driverless Design
20
Lightweight Telescopic Caravans
The 'Slidavan Caravan' is Complete with a Telescope Roof
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Lightweight Sustainable Automobiles
Dutch Students Built and Designed This Biodegradable Car
18
Car Health-Monitoring Devices
The 'OBDeleven' Car Diagnostics Device Works with Any Vehicle
17
Performance-Enhancing Luxury Wheels
Porsche's New Braided Carbon Fiber Wheels are $18,000 a Set
16
Retro Japanese Race Cars
The Infiniti Prototype 9 is an Electric-powered Tribute to 1940s Racing
15
Opulent Anniversary Vehicles
The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Glacier Metallic Edition is Celebratory
14
Performance-Focused Sedan Redesigns
The Volkswagen Passat GT is Sporty and Practical
13
Sporty German CUVs
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a Stylish Entry-Level Crossover
12
Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships
Peace Boat's EcoShip is Sustainable and Features Solar Panel Sails
11
Futuristic Patrol Vehicles
The Volkswagen Interceptor is Compact Yet Speedy on the Road
10
Car Brand Travel Excursions
The Land Rover Driving Adventures Merge Cars with Exciting Travel
9
Theme Park-Branded Rideshares
The Lyft 'Minnie Van' Will Drive Passengers to Disney Theme Parks
8
Reinvented Super Sedans
The New BMW M5 Makes 600 Horsepower and is AWD for the First Time Ever
7
Folding Electric Bikes
Brompton Electric's Collapsible Electric Bike is Portable and Sturdy
6
Rideshare Transportation Partnerships
Lyft and Amtrak Partnered to Offer Riders In-App Pickups
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Pedestrian-Protecting Autonomous Vehicles
'Waymo' Could Soften Itself If It Detects a Collision
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Solar Eclipse Train Tours
Amtrak Will Take Passengers to Illinois for a Solar Eclipse Viewing
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Vehicle-Upgrading Smart Devices
The 'Automatic Pro' Diagnoses Car Problems and Upgrades Abilities
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Compact Delivery E-Vehicles
The DELIVER-E Looks to the Future of Delivery in Urban Centers
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Indian Smart City Initiatives
The 'Smart Cities Mission' Aims for Rapid Urban Development in India
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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
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Adventurous Off-Road EV Concepts
The Kia EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR Concepts are Rugged
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
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
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
The CROSSER V1 by Bernardo Pereira is for Coastal Cities
Art Deco Self-Driving Vans
The Tesla Robovan Has a Sleek, Train-Like Design with Space for 20
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Automobile-Inspired Electric Bikes
The Porsche eBike Cross Was Developed with Rotwild
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
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Futuristic Electric Tricycles
The Yamaha Tricera Offers a Uniquely Safe and Powerful Design
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
Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters
This Urban Electric Scooter Offers Safe & Reliable City Navigation
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
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
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
Predictive Autonomous Vehicle Features
VERSES AI and Volvo Cars Aim to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
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
Retro-Style Electric Vans
The Porsche x VW Renndienst Id.Buzz Bus Revives a Classic Design
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
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
Low-Step Cargo eBikes
The 'Cargowagen Neo' Offers a Safe & Stylish Urban Ride
Future-Facing EV Designs
The Jaguar Type 00 Showcases the Brand's Future
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
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes
The Veemo Velomobile from ENVO is a Stable, Efficient Vehicle
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans
The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars
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
Electric Mini Camper Vans
Vanderer Presents a Look at the New Citroën 2CV Electric Design
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Enhanced Hybrid SUVs
Volvo Fully Redesigned its XC90 for 2026 with All-new Features
Electric Urbanite SUVs
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is Built on the Brand's Dedicated BEV Platform
Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes
The 'VeMoo' Recumbent Tricycle Has a Semi-Enclosed Design
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Luxe Electric Family Vehicles
Cadillac's VISTIQ SUV Pairs Three-Row Comfort with EV Performance
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
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
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Consolidated Automotive Apps
The 'Fisker' App Caters to Every Aspect Of the Customer Experience
Safety-Enhancing Ride Share Devices
Bosch Ridecare Was Made with Ride Share Drivers in Mind
Next-Generation E-Bike Capsules
Pedego Created Three New E-Bike Models for the US Market
Versatile Commercial Van Options
The New Volkswagen Transporter Comes in Several Drive Systems
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
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Convertible Commercial RV Vans
Nissan and PlugVan Partnered to Showcase the Plug Module
Artfully DIY-Wrapped Minibuses
Volkswagen Presents the All-Electric ID.Buzz Microbus
Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Mitsubishi Corporation Retrofits Pyxis Ocean for Sustainability Purposes
Motion Sickness Smartphone Features
Apple Vehicle Motion Cues Will Arrive in iOS 18
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
70s-Style Four-Door EVs
The New Ford Capri is Built on the Volkswagen MEB Platform
Electric Cargo-Hauling Vans
The 'Evolv' is an Ultra-Compact EV with a Large Payload Capacity
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
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
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
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
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
Adaptive Interior EV Models
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Has a Solarbay Panoramic Roof
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Emissions-Free Cargo Barges
The H2 Barge 2 Project Will Convert the Vessel to Clean Energy
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Self-Driving Cab App Expansions
The Robotaxi Cruise Service Will Launch on Uber Platforms
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
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
AI-Powered CCTV Systems
Amazon Unveils a New Emotion-Detecting AI Software for Train Passengers
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
The Club Car CRU Invites People to Slow Down & "Be a Detourist"
Car Transfer Service Apps
Andersen Collaborated with a Ride-Sharing Provider on This New Product
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Nine-Seater Electric Vans
The PEUGEOT E-TRAVELLER Offers 217-Miles of Range
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Next-Gen Safety SUV Models
The Renault Symbioz Hybrid SUV is Modern and Fuel-Efficient
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
All-Electric Pope Vehicles
Pope Francis Introduces a New Popemobile by Mercedes-Benz
AI Chatbot-Connected Vehicles
Volkswagen Will Be Integrating ChatGPT in Its New Vehicles
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
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
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
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
All-Electric Sports Cars
Porsche's Vision 357 Speedster is an Ultra-Luxurious Model
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
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
Accessible Driverless Public Buses
Treasure Island Rolls Out the Loop Program in San Francisco
Advanced Automobile Driver Assists
Ford's BlueCruise Feature Rolls Out as a Subscription Service
Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
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
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Automated Transit Buses
Vicinity Motor Corp. Deploys Its Electric Bus in Michigan
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
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
Compact Electric SUVs
Volvo Delivers the New EX90 that is Set to Launch on June 7th
Electric Shipping Vessel Partnerships
Cargill and Kotug Have Partnered for Sustainable Shipping
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Smart Transit Solutions
NEXCOM is Unveiling a New Mobility System for Public Transit at APTA 2023
Charger-Locating EV Apps
Citroën Launches the e-ROUTES Planning App for Electric Vehicle Owners
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot