Canadian actor, songwriter, game show host Alan Thicke is driving an all-electric BMW Mini-Cooper in a bid to raise awareness of alternative fuel.

Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Thicke, 61, has joined forces with Hybrid Technologies, which develops and markets lithium-powered products worldwide. The firm is providing Thicke with its emission-free LiVTM FLASH, an all electric version of the BMW Mini Cooper to bolster environment issues and fuel alternatives.

“As a Baby Boomer Consumer, I’ve been part of the problem so now it’s time to be part of the solution,” said Thicke. “Hybrid Technologies allows me to cut back on emissions and eliminate fuel costs without sacrificing luxury or performance. I’ve set many examples for my kids – pro and con – but this is definitely one of the better ones. I feel like a smart guy in a smart car!”

Thicke, best known for his role as Jason Seaver in the ABC television series ‘Growing Pains’ is currently married (his third) to long time girlfriend Tanya Callau. He is also working on his book on parental challenges “How To Raise Kids Who Won’t Hate You”, expected to be out in about four months.