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.

Trump Signs Bills Revoking California Emissions Waivers

DOT's Duffy orders fuel economy rules rollback

California’s long-held right to set tougher-than-federal vehicle emissions rules was yanked away this week as President Trump signed a trio of bills canceling the state’s ability to set its own emissions standards. The action was expected – Trump’s been promising…

EV News Bites 6/6

Polestar Adds 4, Tesla Plunges, Chrysler Hits 100 A periodic look at news of interest to active EV shoppers, intenders and the just-plain EV curious. Polestar 4 Now on Sale in U.S. Polestar’s rear windowless performance SUV-coupe is now on…