Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

Ridepanda is the first platform of its kind – a one-stop e-ride shop that helps people find the right electric vehicle for their needs. Based in the US, the brand’s early success reflects a burgeoning interest in sustainable, safe, and long-term forms of alternative transport.

A survey of EV users has found that while purchases are driven by environmental concerns, drivers remain electric because of an enhanced subjective experience. Meeting human desires, like convenience or aspirational lifestyles, are key prerequisites to make lasting shifts to sustainability.

Although electric vehicles have experienced substantial growth, a major deterrent to their usage is the length of time it takes to recharge the vehicle. With the aim of shortening the charging process and catering to drivers with ‘range anxiety’, manufacturers have introduced 800V systems.

An increasing sense of emergency around climate change is seeing people’s interest in electric vehicles pique. Yet while more EVs than ever are hitting the market, ranging from e-scooters to luxury cruisers, some obstacles to adoption remain.