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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鈥檚 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.

People have a number of misconceptions about electric cars. "Why isn't your electric car plugged in?" asked a passerby one day. People seem to think an electric car needs to be plugged in if it is not in motion.

What's it like to own an electric car? Taking it for a test drive is one thing, but what's it like to live with 24/7? That's what you are going to find out as I write about my experiences living with one for the next 52 weeks.

I have driven some of the world's fastest cars. Today, I drive the most fuel-efficient one. With a combined rating of 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres, the 2012 Mitsubishi i MiEV is the most fuel-efficient mass produced vehicle in Canada today.

The 2012 Subaru Impreza's all-wheel-drive system means an end to blaming snow for hindering a commute - unless the commute is to a ski hill.

One of the most asked questions about electric cars is how much you can save by buying one. The answer is eye-opening. Switching from gasoline to electricity can shave a driver's fuel bill by as much as 82 per cent. In B.C.