2026 RAV4: First Drive
America's best-selling crossover is better than ever for 2026
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.
How Automakers Are Making Up for Lost Federal EV Incentive
With the federal $7,500 clean vehicle tax credit gone, automakers are scrambling close the affordability gap — trimming MSRPs, offering dealer and manufacturer rebates, and reshaping lease and finance programs. The programs not only ease price shock for consumers, they…
New Tesla Standard EVs are Strippers
New base Model Y and Model 3 lower the cost of entry to Telsa World, but otherwise don't add to the lineup...
EV News Bits – Sayonara to Several Electrified Models
Acura, Jeep, Nissan and others cancel or postpone electrified models, but forecaster says to expect long-term growth of EV sales to continue despite temporary setbacks.
2026 Leaf S: Very Affordable, but Likely to be Very Rare
Nissan says reports of a sub-$27,000 base price not accurate, declines comment on reported production cut...
Nissan Ariya Canceled for 2026 MY
Its future after 2026 is uncertain, but right now there are some great bargains out there...
EV Fast Charging: Are Superchargers for Everyone Yet?
Which EVs can access Tesla's fast-charge network? Which can't?
Volvo’s XC70 PHEV
It's for China now, but could work well in the U.S.
An EV Tax Credit Break from IRS
Federal incentives, including carpool lane privileges - end Sept. 30
Luxury EV Concepts Take Bows at Monterey
They might never see production and if they do it probably won’t be with all the glitz and glamor that makes them fun to look at – but they are fun to look at. All of the photos here are…