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.

Ford Reveals Electric F-150 Lightning May 19

F-150 Lightning front teaser shot

It’s what many who’ve been tempted but reluctant to dive into the world of electric vehicles have been waiting for: Ford unveils the all-electric F-150 pickup, which brings back the revered Lightning name, on May 19. The event will be…

Electric Toyota Pickup Gets Green Light

It’s not quite hell freezing over time, but yes, Toyota has confirmed it will build – and market – an electric pickup truck. The giant automaker, long an outright foe of the idea of battery electric cars and only lately…