January 31, 2012: A recent survey of Gen Y consumers explains why automakers are bullish on hybrids. Read Article

January 9, 2012: For predominately short trips, the advantages of owning a Chevy Volt make sense, but for longer journeys, they don’t. Read Article

October 14, 2011: “Look ma, no fumes!” Editor Greg Wilson reports his driving impressions of Mitsu’s new North America-exclusive iMiev electric car. Read Article

July 22, 2011: It will be trucks that lead the way to electric mobility, says Jil McIntosh, who drives Ford’s Transit Connect Electric to see why. Read Article

June 21, 2011: While automakers are actively developing fuel cell cars, oil companies have shown little interest in developing infrastructure, says Gerry Frechette. Read Article

May 17, 2011: Students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) are one of three Canadian teams competing in the EcoCAR Challenge. Read Article

October 25, 2010: Scheduled to go on sale in Canada in late 2011, the Nissan Leaf electric car is "comfortable, spacious, smooth…and quiet," says Paul Williams. But it will be relatively expensive, and has a limited driving range, he notes. Read Article

October 20, 2010: Technical Editor, Jim Kerr, explains the technology behind the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric car and how it differs from other electric cars. Read Article

October 19, 2010: The Toyota Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid), scheduled to go on sale in the 2012 model year, provides "the benefit, both in fuel costs to the consumer as well as environmental, of an electric vehicle, without the range compromise," says James Bergero... Read Article

September 28, 2010: At the recent EV 2010 Conference in Vancouver, enthusiasm about the future of electric cars was tempered by worries about the supply of lithium for batteries, electricity infrastructure, electric vehicle affordability, and "range anxiety," repo... Read Article

September 28, 2010: Is it ready for prime time? Coming to Canada in late 2011, Mitsubishi Motors' four-passenger, zero-emissions i-MiEV electric car is well suited for urban use, but its limited driving range and high price-tag will keep it from becoming a volume ... Read Article

September 13, 2010: f you picture electric cars as glorified golf carts, think again, says Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh. The battery-powered Mini E, which went to customers who drove them as everyday cars, can definitely hold its own in city and highway driving.... Read Article

August 5, 2010: Changes to the 2011 Smart aren’t quite as "next generation" as the company claims, but there’s an improved interior, several new options, and an upcoming electric version that Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh enjoyed driving in Germany. Read Article