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.

Finally! Dieselgate’s EV Awareness Campaign Slated

honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid

A new national EV awareness campaign aimed at increasing understanding of electrified vehicles, launches today with national television and radio ads and a web presence. The campaign is financed by the $2 billion infrastructure development and vehicle awareness fund Volkswagen…

Subaru Crosstrek PHEV Coming at Year’s End

Subaru will offer a 2019 Crosstrek PHEV model – the standard 2019 Crosstrek is pictured. (UPDATE: Parts shortages in Japan have slowed 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid production. Deliveries to U.S. dealerships, originally slated for late December or early January, won’t…