Will women-only transport options make females feel safe when they travel? How is technology taking the pain out of parking? Why do people want more than convenience from their commutes? And why are we starting to love electric cars?

Though many auto manufacturers and analysts claim that electric vehicles are the future of the car industry, they account for just 0.1% of global sales at present, with low fuel prices causing a slowdown. Is the EV dream fading, or is this just a blip in an inevitable electric revolution?

Electric vehicles are better for the environment, they save you money, and require very little maintenance – so why aren’t more people buying them? Germans could soon be offered state incentives to purchase electric cars in a bid to move the nation further along an eco-friendly path.

Despite being far better for the environment, sales of electric cars haven't picked up. But research suggests that by 2022, they could actually work out cheaper to buy and run than conventional vehicles. Could cutting the cost convince people to start saving the environment?