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Understanding Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Interest in hybrid electric vehicles is growing. Still, even though they’ve been with us for several decades now they are not fully understood. Here’s what we had to say about hybrids over a decade ago.

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Here’s How to Go Hybrid on a Budget

Gas-electric hybrids are growing in popularity as buyers seek a comfortable way to experience electrification. Here are 10 affordable hybrid models to consider.

Mustang Mach-E Rally on Track to Impress

You wouldn’t necessarily want to take your Mustang off-pavement since rugged roads are not its forte. Unless, of course, it’s the Mustang Mach-E Rally.

Toyota's Hydrogen Development Milestone

Toyota has been working on hydrogen development for more than 30 years and is a strong proponent of fuel cell electric vehicles.

Daily Life with a Toyota RAV4

Not everybody is ready to go electric, so we’re doing a long-term test of an efficient gas powered Toyota RAV4. Wait…what? Did we really get 43 mpg on gas?

Is Our Electrified Future Coming Too Fast?

There’s good reason to question the regulatory tunnel vision at play as we move toward an electrified future. Do we have the means to power it?

Ron Cogan behind the wheel

EVs are Not the Answer. They are a Choice.

The development of modern EVs has been accelerating for decades. They are important to our future but not to the exclusion of other fuels and technologies.

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Nissan Ariya EV Blends Tradition and Tech

Continuing Nissan’s electrification legacy, the Nissan Ariya EV takes to the streets with traditional Japanese styling and modern technology in tow.

EPA's EV Rules are Out of Whack

EPA and the Biden administration moved the goalposts with its proposed greenhouse gas emissions rules for light-duty vehicles covering model years 2027-2032.

Demand is Surging for Affordable Electric Vehicles

There’s a disconnect in the automotive market as manufacturers focus on larger EVs rather than smaller and more affordable electric vehicles buyers want.

Corvette E-Ray Waves the Green Flag

The Corvette E-Ray sports a high-performance hybrid powertrain, paving a new way for speed and sustainability

A Total Energy Meter for Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle trailblazer Alan Cocconi has devised an EV total energy meter to more accurately predict driving range. He invites automakers to use it.

Kia EV9 is Sci-Fi Personified

The new 2024 Kia EV9 is half science fiction and half practical family cruiser, a strategy that creates a whole new path for Kia.

Running an EV Company in a Disruptive World

Karma Automotive President Marques McCammon shares insight on the electric vehicle field’s disruption and differentiators that help define a brand.

Sustainable Mobility: Energizing the Next Generation

Schaeffler’s e-mobility transformation answers the call for systems to power next generation vehicles.

New BMW 5 Series Electrifies

Featuring tons of new tech and a more dynamic style, the all-new BMW 5 Series also enters a new era with two exciting electric variants.

Carroll Shelby Was an Environmentalist. Who Knew?

In 2003, legendary racer Carroll Shelby met with Green Car Journal publisher Ron Cogan for a candid conversation on cars, the environment, and the road ahead.

All-New Electric Honda e:Ny1

A close look at the Honda e:Ny1 reveals a stature and design that makes it a spiritual sibling to the automaker’s popular gas-powered HR-V.

2024 Ford Ranger Ups the Ante

The stakes are officially raised with the redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger set to take the stage late this summer.

Electric Commercial Vehicles Earn Top Awards

Freightliner eM2 wins Commercial Green Truck of the Year as electric commercial vehicles sweep the 2023 Green Car Awards.

2025 RAM 1500 REV Electric

Impressive specs and a contemporary design are sure to make the new 2025 RAM 1500 REV a fierce contender in a hot electric pickup market.

VW ID.7 Electric Car Aims at Tesla

Boasting new tech and appealing style, the Volkswagen ID.7 electric car will have the greatest stars on the EV stage in its sights when it arrives next year.

New Kona Electric Has a Cool Factor

The all-new 2024 Kona Electric is designed with the future in mind, sitting atop a platform developed with electric propulsion a priority.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Concept-E Hybrid

We’ve always liked the style of Mitsubishi’s sporty Eclipse, but it was the Eclipse Concept-E that set us back on our heels. Can you say…470 hp hybrid supercar?

The Built Environment’s Role in Zero-Carbon Mobility

Decarbonization of Transportation in the U.S. Requires an Investment in Our Infrastructure