Our goal with the partnership is to make more fuel available.

Our goal is to eventually remove the automobile from the energy and environment debate, to neutralize its impact on the planet. That's why we're so bullish about alternative fuels.

We couldn't afford to lose any more money on a program that appealed to a very small number of people. As great as it was, it would go about 100 miles and take about six to eight hours to charge.

We simply could not afford to lose any more money on a product that appealed to such a small number of people.

There's always growing pains but this has been a very successful partnership with Manitoba Hydro.

Ideally we're looking for an ongoing partnership between cricket in the area and a top sponsor.