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.

VW’s ID.4 Door Handle Recall Ends

ID.4 door handle recall ends

Volkswagen says the ID.4 is back on sale in the U.S. after a three-month hiatus. The compact electric crossover was pulled from production in September and sales were halted after hundreds of customer complains of faulty door electronics that resulted…

Lyriq-V to Debut as 2026 Model

2026 Lyriq-V rear

Cadillac has confirmed what’s long been hinted at -there will be a high-performance Lyriq-V and it will debut as a 2026 model. That’s all the automaker has confirmed so far, dropping the two photos we’re sharing and promising more info…

A Bit of Solid State Battery News

QuantumScape, a solid state battery developer with backing from Bill Gates and the Volkswagen Group, says its high density cells are now bring shipped in low volume for testing by one or more automotive customers. The California-based company didn’t identify…

2025 Kia EV9 Gets Minor Updates

EV9 recall

The 2025 Kia EV9 remains the familiar midsize, three-row electric EV that’s won multiple awards, critical acclaim and quite a few buyers since its introduction at the end of 2023. We think that’s a good thing – why mess with…