Some travellers going electric as high gas prices affecting motorists, businesses

Gas prices have again hit another high. In Windsor the average price of gas was $2.07 on Monday.

Chris Pook, service technician for Soar Hobby and More on Walker Road, said there has been a "huge increase" in E-Bike sales at his store in recent months.

"Both the economic situation of the city and higher gas prices have both driven higher E-Bike sales," said Pook, who couldn't estimate on a percentage increase.

The pain at the pump at more than $2 a litre has driven some to buy more fuel efficient cars.

Julianne Kloss traded her minivan in for a hybrid vehicle because of high gas prices.

"I work 30 minutes away, so I had to drive 30 minutes there and back every day, and ended up paying more than it was worth to work," said Kloss.

"Damn. I think I'm going to buy a horse," said April Howard, who lives in Essex, and said her gas bill has shot up $40 dollars over what she used to pay.

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The sales manager at Strickland's Auto Mart said there is more interest in more fuel efficient cars but the larger vehicles are still selling well too.

"We have seen a bit of an increase in interest in hybrid style vehicles, electric vehicles, and still just an interest in small four cylinder cars. But I do think it's still a little bit too early maybe that to reach judgment on that," said Scott Pickering.

Bethanny Akinwumi already drives a fuel efficient car but still plans to cut back on longer trips such as ones to Toronto.

"I'm definitely trying to budget a lot more," said Akinwumi.

Meanwhile, 80 year-old Jim McTaggart said he isn't ready to give up his pick-up truck.

"I don't drive that much. A tank will last me a week and a half. I like my truck," said McTaggart.