Car ownership can sometimes feel like a necessary evil, with the convenience of being able to drive anywhere at any time requiring a substantial ongoing investment. Turo provides a way to offset these costs by letting users rent out their vehicles as easily as Airbnb hosts rent out their homes.

The average car in the US is nearly 12 years old (a higher figure than ever before), showing that drivers are keeping hold of their rides for longer. Yet despite this lengthening car lifecycle, research shows their owners often lack the requisite knowledge to fix them when a problem arises.

Americans are finding it hard to kick their car habit, particularly in rural areas. While cities have embraced alternative transport or ride-sharing, the options for those in the countryside can be limited. But there are signs that the market is opening up, at least in some modes and areas.

The worldwide electric vehicle industry has turned a corner – the number of global plug-in vehicle deliveries is growing higher each year. With people increasingly environmentally conscious, opting for an EV is eco-keen choice. So, what’s driven this change in fortunes and is it sustainable?