Driving

How green is your fuel? I have had a number of letters questioning the wisdom of using electricity. Some people don't seem to buy into how clean an electric car is for the environment.

There's a new mileage champ in town and it comes from a family well-known for offering some of the thriftiest vehicles on the road. The 2012 Toyota Prius C is the newest member of the Prius family of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles.

How long does it take for the price of an electric vehicle to equal the cost of driving a vehicle with an internal-combustion engine? We all know that an EV is much more efficient than a comparable gasoline-powered car.

2013 Mazda CX-5 The compact crossover market just got a bit more competitive with the introduction of the 2013 Mazda CX-5, the long-awaited replacement for the aging Tribute SUV.

Drivers of electric vehicles are getting a free ride when it comes to road taxes. While some countries apply a road tax to vehicles, in Canada the levy is in the form of a tax on gas.

One of the questions that invariably turns up when talking about electric vehicles has to do with the battery. It's a fair question, but the answer is elusive. Currently the cost of the lithium-ion battery accounts for perhaps half the cost of an EV.

Infiniti's Emerg-E is a concept car that has debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It is a mid-engined sports car that provides a glimpse into Infiniti’s future design language.

If you are looking to buy an electric car you will probably consider having a Level 2 in-home EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) installed in the garage. The price difference between the various chargers was within $100.

The 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design is the Swedish answer to the German domination of European luxury sports sedans. With 325 horses and all-wheel-drive, this Sexy Swede sprints from 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.

Although owners of electric cars can turn their noses up at gas stations forever, they still have to find a way to "fuel" their ride.