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.

Hyundai Group Adding Solar Panels to Cars

Hyundai Group said it soon will begin offering solar panels – some of them substantial – on select Hyundai and Kia models. The company is in talks with a solar energy equipment supplier and developing three types of panels, for…

New California HOV Sticker Rules Issued

California Clean Air Decal

California regulators have posted the plan for plug-in and fuel-cell electric car owners to get a new single-occupancy HOV sticker – also called a Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal  – after the present crop expires on Jan. 1. (Article updated…