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

March 9, 2010: With electric and extended-range vehicles now scheduled to come to market by next year, it’s important to know what they are and how they differ. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh outlines some of the cars we may see on our roads. Read Article

February 19, 2010: Autos had a rare opportunity to drive a prototype of the highly-anticipated Chevrolet Volt electric car this week. The production version is scheduled to go on sale in Canada in mid 2011, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. Read Article

December 2, 2009: The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Built specifically to support a global demonstration program that begins this month, the Prius PHV is based on the third-generation... Read Article

December 2, 2009: Honda’s Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) concept car made its debut today at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The P-NUT is designed to demonstrate a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe. Read Article

December 2, 2009: Chevrolet announced today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show that the Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be available late next year in California – the nation’s largest new-car market – with other lead markets ... Read Article

November 24, 2009: Nissan’s new LEAF electric car will go on sale in limited numbers in 2010, but it remains to be seen whether its 160-km range and 220-volt charging requirement will prove practical for Canadian commuters, particularly during harsh winters. Read Article

June 22, 2009: Bob McHugh drives a prototype of what may be the first fully electric, mass-produced electric car sold in Canada. Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV performs well in city traffic, but its 120-km range “is akin to a quarter-tank of gas,” he says. Read Article

June 12, 2009: The U.S. government is cutting back on funding for automotive hydrogen fuel cell research, but Honda is powering ahead with its own R&D because it believes hydrogen fuel cells have significant advantages over pure electric and hybrid vehicles. Read Article

April 28, 2009: Honda Canada recently invited interested parties to discuss the future of transportation as it relates to alternative fuels and powertrains. Many options are already available but there is one fundamental obstacle to consumer acceptance, reports S... Read Article

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