John O'Dell

John O'Dell

I’m John O’Dell – the green car guy – and for more than 25 years I’ve been an automotive writer, editor and analyst specializing in alternative vehicles and fuels.

Bye-Bye, Polestar!

EV-maker Polestar has fallen victim to the Connected Vehicles Rule and will no longer be allowed to sell its cars in the U.S. beginning with the almost-upon us 2027 model year. The Biden-era rule was promulgated via an executive order…

About those EV fires….

EV fires

This just in By Reuters News June 09, 2026 10:54 AM EDT Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide over fire concerns and is urging owners to park outside and away from structures or other…