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Chevy Volt Put GM Way Ahead, Again

The 2011 Chevy Volt earned 2011 Green Car of the Year at its debut. It emerged as a new generation in 2016 and won again. Here’s how it began.

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Prius Prime: Cool, Collected, Confident

Our long-term Prius Prime XSE is not only delivering a fun and efficient driving experience, but also confidence during marginal weather drives.

Schwarzenegger and the Hydrogen Highway

Long before the advent of hydrogen hubs, California’s 38th governor was an outspoken champion of hydrogen. Here are his thoughts from back in the day.

GM EV1: The OG of Electric Cars

Green Car Journal editors had the unique experience of living with a GM EV1 electric car for a year in the late 1990s. We were driving the future.

Why We Want to Plug In

We knew 17 years ago that plug-in hybrids could provide most of the environmental and fossil fuel-savings
benefits long promised by battery electric vehicles.

Is the Maverick Pickup Your Best First Car?

Small pickups once ruled high school parking lots across this land. Could Ford’s Maverick pickup bring back this trend while serving as an ideal “first car?”

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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Federal Biofuels Research Accelerates Decarbonization

Amid bold climate goals, it takes strategic funding, systematic research, and a clear roadmap to quickly lower the carbon footprint across all modes.

The Many Advantages of Electrifying Fleets

Electric vans can slash a commercial fleet’s maintenance and repair costs. Steve Hornyak, CCO and Executive Director at BrightDrop, shares how.

How Ford Pro Optimizes Fleet Efficiency

Ford Pro’s David Prusinski sees a single software platform as key to managing data and keeping track of all aspects of fleet efficiency.

Bringing EV Charger Manufacturing to the U.S.

Expanding the nation’s charging network is critical to the EV's future. Blink Charging shares insights on the evolving EV charger manufacturing landscape.

Nissan’s Future Electric Vehicle Program

In the early 1990s, long before its groundbreaking electric LEAF, Nissan showed it was a force to be reckoned with in the electric vehicle field.

5 Reasons to Drive Electric

Looking for an excuse to drive electric? Here are just 5 of the many reasons why an electric vehicle might be best for your driving needs.

What Happened to Bridge Technology?

Alternatives to zero-emissions vehicles can play an important bridge technology role on the road to net-zero goals. So why are they being excluded?

BMW H2R Fast-Forwards the Hydrogen Vehicle

Are hydrogen vehicles really possible? In a word, yes. The BMW H2R development vehicle fielded 18 years ago proved they could be fast, too.

Caution Signs Ahead for Electric Vehicles

Many assume we’re heading for an electric vehicle future that will unfold according to plan. History has some contrary lessons to share.

Early BMW Electric Vehicle Development: The BMW E2

We’ve spent tens of thousands of miles driving BMW electric vehicle models over the years. But where did BMW’s modern EV journey begin? Take a look.

RAM 1500: 2023 Green Truck of the Year

Green Car Journal announces its Green Truck of the Year™ at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show, in the heart of Texas truck country.

Tesla Roadster: The Seismic Shift

When the Tesla Roadster debuted in 2006, few grasped how dramatically this electric car and its maker would shake up the auto industry. Now it’s apparent.

The Road to Net Zero with RNG

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is the easiest and most effective way to meet transportation’s sustainability goals.

Electric Vehicles are Here to Stay

A lot of focus is devoted to electric cars, for good reason. But commercial electric vehicles are already a success story that’s growing every day.

Toyota bZ4X: A Link to Toyota’s Future

The high-profile Toyota bZ4X represents an important segue to Toyota’s ‘Beyond Zero’ future and array of electrified Toyota models in the pipeline.

First Toyota RAV4 EV for Consumers

Will we see an all-electric RAV4 from Toyota? We expect so since a RAV4 EV has been offered before. Here’s a report on the original 20 years ago.

NADA: Dealers Essential to Broader EV Adoption

The coming surge in EV buying will require more than a virtual experience. Dealers will be there with guidance, test drives, financing, and service.

Toyota’s Volta Electric Supercar

The electric supercar is now becoming part of the automotive landscape. Toyota was on it with the amazing Alessandro Volta concept 18 years ago.