Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid – First Drive
If the PHEV is ever to gain broad acceptance in this country, Honda’s Clarity Plug In Hybrid is a good bet to be the catalyst. Pricing for the two trim levels are great and is made even better by the…
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.
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…
Most California Clean Air Decal Holders Losing Special HOV Lane Privilege, Unless…
(Originally posted 6/1/18 – updated periodically) Tens of thousands of California clean air decal holders will lose their cherished “single occupant” access to the state’s carpool lanes at the end of this year – unless they buy or lease a…
2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Pricing and Fuel Economy
Toyota’s redesigned, re-engineered 2019 Avalon Hybrid carries a scant $1,000 premium over the standard gas-only models, with prices starting at $37,350 – including handling and delivery – for the base XLE HV (hybrid vehicle) trim. That’s an impressive $1,000 below…
2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid First Drive Review
(This article, originally posted 11/6/19, was updated on 4/21/20 to remove advertising inserted by hackers.) The 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid launches in May at a time the big sedan market and the hybrid market both are in trouble. But with…
EV Charging, Coming Soon to a Walmart Near You
Volkswagen says it will soon begin installing clusters of EV charging stations at Walmart stores in 34 states. The move is part of VW’s diesel emissions cheating settlement, in which it agreed to spend $2 billion in the U.S. on…
First Drive: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Electric
Honda’s Clarity family of fuel-saving midsize sedans offers two models, the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Electric, that offer radically different views of what fully electric driving should be. Both provide loads of luxury appointments, comfort and decent family sedan…
Nissan EV Plan: 8 New Models
Nissan says it will introduce eight new EVs by 2022 including a new crossover rooted in the IMx concept car shown at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show Additionally, the automaker plans to begin electrifying new Infiniti models starting in 2021.…
Hyundai Kona EV: 250 Miles for U.S. Model
Hyundai is claiming a 250-mile range for U.S.models of its new Hyundai Kona EV. That places the small crossover slightly ahead of the Chevrolet Bolt’s 238 miles and the yet-to-see-daylight standard Tesla Model 3’s 220-miles in the race for range.…
2019 Honda Insight Hybrid Sedan at NY Auto Show
The 2019 Honda Insight hybrid production model took its first bow this morning, revealing itself as a five-seat compact sedan with an a big increase in fuel efficiency over its predecessor. Honda is estimating 55 mpg city fuel economy for…