While there are plenty of modern materials that are invented with the sole purpose of making vehicles go faster, some people can’t help but love tried-and-true materials like wood.
However, while wood is nothing new, the ways in which these modes of transportation use the material is certainly different.
From wooden cars to scooters and skateboards, here are 11 wooden rides to love.
Implications - The rise of environmentalism has made designers and consumers alike seek out products made from recycled or reclaimed materials. Wood has grown in favor as a sustainable medium, inspiring all sorts of wooden modes of personal transportation. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by using reclaimed wood in their products.
11 Woody Ways to Ride
11
World's First Wooden Supercar
The Splinter
10
Wooden Motorcycle Rockers
Retro Rocking Toy for Badass Baby Bikers
9
Wooden Scooters
Improving The Classic Vespa With Classic Woodworking Techniques
8
Reclaimed Wood Vehicles
Diederick Kraaijeveld's Wood Cars
7
Wooden Cars II
Opel Car Actually Drives
6
Wooden Bicycles
Holzweg Bike Uses Ash Wood to Enhance Suspension
5
Handmade Wooden Car
Tryane II
4
Two-Man Wooden Bikes
German Tandem Tree Wheeler
3
Dual Body Wooden Cars
2 in 1 Convertible Coupe
2
Wooden Cocoon Cars
Jonathon Henshall Designs Futuristic Eco-Friendly Automobiles
1
Wooden Skateboards
Piotr Woronkowicz Laser Etching
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Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
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Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels
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Hybrid Design Electric Scooters
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Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes
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Multifunctional Commuter eScooters
The ALIEN-ISH ONGO Electric Scooter is Easy to Carry
Utilitarian Cargo-Hauling Scooters
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Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes
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Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
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Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars
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Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers
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Dutch-Style Cruiser eBikes
The Cowboy Cruiser Encourages a More Relaxed Riding Style
Notalgic Folding Electric Scooters
The Honda Motocompacto Has a Retro Yet Modernized Feel
Futuristic Electric Tricycles
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Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
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Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards
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Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters
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Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters
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Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
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Modular Electric Utility Vehicles
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Foldable Electric Scooters
The YADEA Elite Prime Scooter is Perfect for the Urban Commuter
Kid-Friendly Electric Scooterboards
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Technical Education Car Toys
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Sustainable Electric Bike Concepts
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Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
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High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
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Transforming High-Power Electric Scooters
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Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
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Sleek Production Electric Scooters
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Modular Electric Surfboards
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Minimalist Adventurer Tiny Homes
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Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
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Rattan Detailed Custom Cars
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Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards
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Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
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Weatherized Folded E-Scooters
The Model B by Dynamic Scooter is Made with to be Durable
Electric Scooter Concepts
Harley Davidson's LiveWire Unveils Cutting-Edge Scooter Concept
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars
Anders Hermansen Designs the Grip Car for Teenage Engineering
Two-Person Wooden Dwellings
IAAC Designs the Moca Home Using Collected Wood in Barcelona
Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps
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Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes
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Hybridized Electric Longboards
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Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes
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Discarded Wood Construction Materials
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Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes
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Advanced Toddler Bikes
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Wondrous Wooden Cities
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Foldable Bamboo Electric Scooters
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Miniature DIY Cars
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Royal Carriage Replicas
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Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons
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Modular Camping Furniture
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Hydraulic Shock Electric Scooters
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Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts
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Sustainable 3D-Printed Chairs
The WOOD-LOOP Lounge Chair is Made with Only Scraps and Excess Parts
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
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Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
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Independent Suspension Electric Scooters
The EISONTER Three-Wheeled Electric Scooter is Responsive
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Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes
The 'Packer 1' Can Handle Substantial Loads In An Eco-Friendly Manner
Recycled Plastic-Made Electric Scooters
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Playful Scooter Designs
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Kid-Friendly Electric Scooters
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Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars
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Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
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The Sweet Seat is a Stylish, Comfortable Solution for Commuters
Van-Compatible Bicycle Racks
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Automotive Brand Decor Toys
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The Lightweight 'Carice TC2' Prioritizes Nostalgic Aesthetics
Modern Compact Wooden Fans
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Flat-Packed Wooden Stool
Joao Teixeira Designs the Flat Stool Concept with Easy Packaging
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
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Battery-Powered Electric Scooters
Naoto Fukasawa Adds More Tones to MUJI and Gogoro's Scooters
Ultra-Compact Electric Scooters
Pure Advance Designs the Advance Flex Electric Scooters
Slick Electric Tricycles
The EVRYJourney 250W Electric Tricycle is Chic and Convenient
Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs
Ali Shoieb Designs the Wooden Nice Chair with Working Capabilities
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Modular Electric Surfboard Models
The Cyclemate Electric Surfboard Has a Durable Build
Tree-Based Material Products
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Wooden Sustainable Table Lamps
Mahmoud Mahroos Designs the Nature-Inspired Woodo Lamp
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Public Flying Air-Taxis
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Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles
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Crawling Dynamic Coffee Tables
Gillam de Carpentier Designs the WoodenCarpentopod Table
Lightweight Bamboo Frame eBikes
The Bamboo EasyRider was Designed Frame-First for Sustainability
Hydrofoiling Electric Boats
Navier's 'N30' Boat Promises Eco-Friendly Waterway Transportation
Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans
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Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards
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Sustainable Recycled Aircraft Skateboard
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Cybertruck-Inspired Electric Scooters
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App-Controlled Skates
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Sustainable Biophilic Stools
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Convenience-Focused Modern E-Scooters
Yadea Unveils Yadea Artist & Yadea Elitemax E-Kickscooters
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
Comfort-Focused Dutch E-Bikes
Cowboy Debuts its Comfortable 'Cowboy Cruiser' in Multiple Colorways
Sustainable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Unveils Its New Compostable Wooden Cutlery
Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards
The 'SEASKATE' Surf Skateboard Has Spring-Loaded Casters
Rideable Sandcastle Courses
The Lexus US Open of Surfing Has a First-of-Its-Kind Circuit
Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles
The Q Bike by Sergii Gordieiev Has Triangular Wheels
Sawdust Scrap Recyclable Stools
Renaud Defrancesco Designs the Briket Stool for Firewood