The hoverboards thatBack To The Futurepromised for 2015 might still be a pipe dream, but the next best thing is on its way. Electric skateboards are here, and they're lighter, faster and more sophisticated. The latest, the ZBoard 2, proved an instant hit at CES 2015.

The desire to own and drive your own car used to be a life-defining characteristic for young Brits – but its importance is fading. And it’s the same case in other countries too, from the US and Germany to Japan and Australia. But why? And how is the car industry responding?

WalkCar may not be the hoverboard thatBack To The Futurepromised us, but it’s not far off. Created by Japanese inventor Kuniaki Sato, 'the world’s smallest electric car' carries passengers like a Segway and fits right into your backpack. But will it become a widely adopted mode of transport?

For city livers, the grime and grind of the daily commute will always be a bug bear. New technologies and changes to infrastructure are looking to make getting around your city a little more practical. Can Gogoro’s electric, rechargeable scooters present a long term solution for the modern city dweller?