Flying may be faster, but FlixBus is shaking up domestic travel in the US by offering a more sustainable, affordable, and comfortable way to move. Set to launch electric vehicles in late 2020, the company is winning over young Americans with its souped-up buses for long-haul travel.

As society grapples with a host of challenges in the face of an ongoing climate crisis, the government’s failure to adapt to wider infrastructure is under scrutiny. Due to this, people are calling for brands to use their power to encourage governments to take affirmative action.

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.

Energy estimates derived from a household survey have revealed that Britons’ digital habits can emit levels of carbon comparable to that of the airline industry. With climate consciousness growing in tandem with mass digitisation, optimising data consumption is a new arena for sustainability.