Driving

Some readers have expressed concern about the increased demand electric vehicles will put on the electrical grid. Others have expressed doubts about how "green" electrical generation in this province is.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the greenest vehicle of all? According to the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV tops this year's list of the greenest cars in North America.

Buying an electric car is like taking a leap of faith. But after four months of owning an EV, I still haven't regretted making that decision.

Some people claim they can see into the future. Today, I'm driving it. It's a car that was actually built two years ago, but has yet to appear in showrooms.

Buying an electric car is like taking a leap of faith. But after four months of owning an EV, I still haven't regretted making that decision.

Anne Spicer didn't coin the phrase "He will give you the shirt off his back," but she was as generous as the expression suggests. Her family fondly recounts a story of Spicer winning a few thousand dollars in a lottery.

What's more economical than an electric car? An electric bicycle, of course. With prices starting at $1,995, e-bicycles have become a popular choice for a number of Victorians. Like an EV, the bicycles have a battery.

What's more economical than an electric car? An electric bicycle, of course. With prices starting at $1,995, e-bicycles have become a popular choice for a number of Victorians. Like an EV, the bicycles have a battery.

Nissan and Mitsubishi aren't the only options for people looking to drive an electric car. The two manufacturers offer new Battery Electric Vehicles available for sale in Canada.

In the car business, it's always a good idea to stay a kilometre ahead of the rest of the pack. Acura hopes its redesigned 2013 RDX compact crossover will keep a wheel up on the competition.