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Top 30 Eco Transportation Ideas in September

From Electric Mountain Bikes to Eco-Friendly Ships

— September 27, 2017 — Autos
While bicycles are often thought of as one of the most eco-friendly ways to get around, these September 2017 eco transportation ideas explore a range of ideas both big and small that have the potential to make a positive impact on the environment.

Across the transportation industry, everything from bicycles to mail delivery trucks and large-scale cruise ships are being reinvented to offer modes of transport that are electric, or boast built-in solar panels.

As the consumer idea of product ownership is being reshaped to favor shared use and leverage P2P systems, "ownerless" car concepts are specifically being developed to help people share the benefits of possessing a luxury sports car for just a short period of time.
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Bike-Share Rewards Programs
Bike-Share Rewards Programs
Spin Local Offers Seattle Riders Discounts at Local Businesses
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Expansive Bike Storage Spaces
Expansive Bike Storage Spaces
Utrecht Created a Bicycle Parking Garage That Can Hold 6,500 Bikes
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Rideshare Transportation Partnerships
Rideshare Transportation Partnerships
Lyft and Amtrak Partnered to Offer Riders In-App Pickups
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Compact Delivery E-Vehicles
Compact Delivery E-Vehicles
The DELIVER-E Looks to the Future of Delivery in Urban Centers
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Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships
Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships
Peace Boat's EcoShip is Sustainable and Features Solar Panel Sails
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Folding Electric Bikes
Folding Electric Bikes
Brompton Electric's Collapsible Electric Bike is Portable and Sturdy
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Regenerative Car Wheel Batteries
Regenerative Car Wheel Batteries
The 'Wheel Battery' Draws Power from the Turning Wheels
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Sporty Eco Car Makeovers
Sporty Eco Car Makeovers
The 2018 Bmw i3S is Designed to Be Fun to Drive
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Electric Mountain Bikes
Electric Mountain Bikes
The Pesu E-Bike Makes Long-Distance Mountain Biking Easier
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Lightweight Sustainable Automobiles
Lightweight Sustainable Automobiles
Dutch Students Built and Designed This Biodegradable Car
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Electric Mail Delivery Vehicles
Electric Mail Delivery Vehicles
The Royal Mail Will Be Trailing 9 Zero Emission Vehicles in London
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Comfort-Focused Racing Bikes
Comfort-Focused Racing Bikes
This KTM Rugged Bike Ensures the Racers Stays Agile and Comfy
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Autonomous Magnetic Track Buses
Autonomous Magnetic Track Buses
The AGV Bus Concept Boasts a Driverless Design
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Retro Japanese Race Cars
Retro Japanese Race Cars
The Infiniti Prototype 9 is an Electric-powered Tribute to 1940s Racing
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Quick-Charge E-Unicycles
Quick-Charge E-Unicycles
The 'Uno Bolt' E-Unicycle Gives Riders the Freedom to Ride on or Off Road
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Kid-Carrying Electric Bikes
Kid-Carrying Electric Bikes
The Tern GSD Utility eBike Can Carry Ample Cargo with You
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Impossibly Compact Electric Bikes
Impossibly Compact Electric Bikes
The 'Jupiter Bike' Has an Extremely Small Form Factor
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Impregnable Bike Lock Systems
Impregnable Bike Lock Systems
The Nutfix Protects Your Bike's Wheels and Seat From Prying Eyes
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Luxurious E-Bike Lines
Luxurious E-Bike Lines
Riese & Müller Has Released Its 2018 Line of E-Bikes
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Pedal-Powered Commuter Vehicles
Pedal-Powered Commuter Vehicles
Mö is a Solar-Powered Vehicle That Can Be Pedaled Like a Bike
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Adaptable Three-Way Bikes
Adaptable Three-Way Bikes
The Sustainable 3-in-1 'LittleBig' Bike Adapts with Growing Children
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Advanced Cyclist Light Belts
Advanced Cyclist Light Belts
The 'BlinkLight' Bike LED Indicator Displays Turn Signals and More
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Lightweight Telescopic Caravans
Lightweight Telescopic Caravans
The 'Slidavan Caravan' is Complete with a Telescope Roof
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Shareable Sports Cars
Shareable Sports Cars
The Toyota Public Sports Concept is an EV Designed to Be Ownerless
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Innovative Hourglass Trains
Innovative Hourglass Trains
A Double-Decker Train Repositions the Tracks at the Core of the Cars
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Sun-Following Folding Caravans
Sun-Following Folding Caravans
The 'sCarabane' Caravan Camper Harnesses Natural Energy for Power
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Tricopter Car Brand Drones
Tricopter Car Brand Drones
The Conceptual Tesla Aurora Drone Can Operate Autonomously
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Modified Retro Scooters
Modified Retro Scooters
Shanghai Customs Modified the Honda Cub into a Stylish Scooter
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Bottomless Electric Aircraft
Bottomless Electric Aircraft
The AJet-100 Is Cleaner, Greener and Features a Stunning Glass Floor
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Modernized Convertible Concepts
Modernized Convertible Concepts
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is an Old School EV
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