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.

Honda Launching New Alternative Fuel Line

[Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 30 seconds.] When Honda launches its Clarity fuel-cell electric car late this year, the alternative fuel vehicle will be an only child. But not for long. Honda says it will add two siblings to its…

$9 Million for EV Chargers in California

[Estimated Reading Time: 45 seconds.] For promoters of public EV chargers, the Golden State is, it seems, where all the gold can be found.  The state’s energy commission has approved nearly $9 million in grants to install 61 rapid EV…

Is Ford Working on 200-Mile Electric Car?

[Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 20 seconds.] Ford Motor Co. typically plays close to the vest with its electric car and other alternative vehicle development.  But here are hits out of Dearborn that a Ford EV with 200 miles or…

Finding Fuels for That New Green Car

Locating Car Charging, Hydrogen and Other Alternative Fuels [Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes, 25 seconds] You’ve made the decision – or are close to it. That efficient, low or zero emissions alternative fuels vehicle you’ve been thinking about is going…

Plug-In Hybrid Defined

  Like a conventional hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or PHEV uses two different power systems. PHEVs differ from their conventional cousins, however, because they have high-capacity battery packs that can be charged from the grid. They are charged when you…