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.

Acura ZDX Unwrapped

Acura unveiled its upcoming 2024 ZDX electric crossover during the run up to this weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and said that it will be offered in several variants including a 500 horsepower, all-wheel drive “Type S” performance model and…

GM Lifts Bolt Death Decree

2002 Bollt EUV and EV.

Just three months after announcing the Chevrolet Bolt EV electric hatchback and its Bolt EUV electric crossover version would be discomtimued by the end of 2023, General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said the Bolt will be revamped and will…

Ford Drops Mach-E Prices, Again

Ford has reopened ordering for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E – and has lowered the price on most models for the second time this year – after a shut-down to accommodate a plant upgrade designed to increase second-half production of the…

EV Tax Credit Rules Completed

Ultium battery system

Battery content now key determiner of eligibility Automakers to self-report starting April 18 The IRS has finally issued all of its implementation rules for the new clean vehicle tax credit – commonly referred to as the EV tax credit. As…