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Clean Gas Cars, Hiding in Plain Sight

In extremely smoggy areas, the tailpipe emissions of some internal combustion cars can be cleaner than the air taken into their combustion chambers. We should care about that.

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2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid Delivers

The Kia Sportage Hybrid features impressive efficiency, updated styling, and useful tech, offering a well rounded driving experience at a price within reach.

Nissan’s New Rogue Plug‑In Hybrid

The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid adds meaningful electric capability to the lineup with real EV range, hybrid power for longer trips, and three row seating.

2027 Chrysler Pacifica: A Family Favorite Evolves

The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica builds on decades of Chrysler minivan innovation with updated styling, added technology, and features designed for today’s families.

bZ Woodland Expands Toyota’s EV Vision

Toyota grows its EV lineup with the bZ Woodland, a model focused on delivering a satisfying driving experience and expanded functionality.

A Jet-Age Saab’s Low-Carbon Concept

Two decades ago, Saab’s Aero X previewed a cleaner combustion future that still informs today’s evolving low-carbon fuel strategies.

Ron Cogan behind the wheel

The Fractured Road Ahead for EVs

The road to an electric future envisioned by legislators is broken, and without a serious course correction this poses an existential threat to our future mobility.

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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?

Update: Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX

The Honda Prologue electric vehicle and its uplevel Acura ZDX stablemate will qualify for full $7,500 federal tax credit.

Italian Chic: Alfa Romeo Tonale

Alfa Romeo Tonale is stylish, electrified, and very efficient. It's also the 2024 Green SUV of the Year.

Kia Carnival: A New Hybrid Ride

The futuristic Kia Carnival multi-purpose vehicle returns for 2025 with next-gen tech, a refreshed look, and a new efficient hybrid powertrain.

Mazda CX-90: Tradition Meets Modern 

Mazda’s CX-90 is stylish, seats up to 8, and offers three powertrain options including an efficient turbocharged hybrid.

Behind the Wheel: Volvo S60 ReCharge T8

The Volvo S60 mid-size sedan is a refined plug-in hybrid that delivers improved environmental impact and style to go with it.

EV Service is Off to a Good Start

Electric vehicles are a game changer in many respects. But how will they affect the way service is traditionally delivered at dealerships?

Hybrid Flex-Fuel Vehicles Reduce C02

Cleaner than EVs, hybrid flex-fuel vehicles provide a realistic approach to achieving carbon reduction goals. Why are they being ignored?

Toyota’s Roomier Grand Highlander

Brand-new for 2024, Toyota’s Grand Highlander mid-size SUV delivers tons of space and a pair of hybrid options.

Polestar 4: Is this the Brand’s Rising Star?

The incoming Polestar 4 offers a unique EV ownership experience, placing the upcoming Porsche Macan EV squarely in its sights.

The Path to Zero Carbon with Renewable Propane

Renewable propane, also called rPropane, will allow commercial fleets and consumers to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the next 10 years.

Winners! The Best Green Cars of the Year

We are driving toward a ‘greener’ future and transportation is changing. Let’s celebrate the green cars that are leading the way.

Chevrolet Trax: The Affordable Crossover Option

Redesigned for 2024, the entry level Chevrolet Trax is positioned as an exciting and affordable option for prospective compact crossover buyers.

Fueling a Low-Net Carbon Future

Alternative fuels like hydrogen, propane, alcohol, compressed natural gas, and other drop-in fuels have an important role to play in lowering carbon emissions.

The 20 Year Journey of Plug-In Hybrids

Plug-in hybrids generated interest two decades ago as we faced the same energy, climate, and political issues as today. Here’s perspective from our archives.

Unlocking the Potential of EVs with eRoaming

As the EV revolution picks up steam, ensuring a convenient and reliable EV charging experience with eRoaming will work toward unlocking further growth.

Hydrogen an Option for U.S. Trucking

Is Hydrogen Too Expensive For Trucks? Europe’s second biggest truck manufacturer thinks so, but American experts disagree.