WalkCar may not be the hoverboard that Back To The Future promised 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?

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?

For all its early hype, the Segway became a rolling joke by the end of the noughties. ‘Hoverboards’ have now made the concept and tech more compact and convenient, with rideables set to be the hot gadget for Christmas 2015. But who’s using these self-balancing scooters and why?