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.

VW Delays ID.7 Sedan for North America

Cites European Demand and ‘Market Dynamics’ ID.Buzz Microvan Still On Schedule Less than two months after confirming a third quarter launch this year for U.S. versions of the ID.7 electric sedan, Volkswagen has slammed on the sporty midsize EV’s regenerative…

Carmakers’ Ability to Offset ICEs Slashed by Feds

More EVs Needed to Meet Fuel Efficiency Requirements In a move strongly opposed by the auto industry, the federal Energy Department has dramatically changed the way carmakers can use plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles to offset production of internal…

Ford Slows EV Schedule

Ford EVs

Ford said it is “retiming” launch plans for its new three-row EVs, setting 2027 as the new target date – a two-year delay. The automaker said it will continue development of EVs but also will be expanding development of conventional…

VW ID.7 – A Deeper Dive

VW ID.7 sedan

VW says it will launch its 2025 ID.7 electric sport sedan in the U.S. in two trim levels and with both rear- and all-wheel drive formats. Pricing, though, hasn’t been revealed and won’t be until “closer to launch” in the…