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The Potential of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles

Neighborhood electric vehicles continue to prove their value in specific settings. But can they do more? A look back shares their potential.

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Nissan LEAF Set the Stage for EVs

In the 1990s, the race was on to deliver the first mass-produced electric vehicle that had a chance to survive. That challenge was met with the groundbreaking Nissan LEAF.

Honda Prologue EV Boosts Range and Power

Honda’s popular Prologue EV is visually unchanged for 2025. But beneath the skin it’s a more powerful and efficient version.

Driving the Nissan Ariya EV

Time behind the wheel of the all-electric Nissan Ariya leaves an impression of premium features and average EV performance.

Mission: Prius Road Trip to Monterey

Heading out on the open road shows the benefits of Toyota’s Prius Prime plug-in hybrid as we drive untethered to the needs of charging.

Commercial Electric Vehicle Trends for 2025

Ford Pro analysis of its customers’ commercial electric vehicle use reveals key takeaways and expectations for the road ahead.

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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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.

The Hybrid Payoff is Real

Does gas savings make up for a hybrid’s higher cost? Here’s a way to figure out a hybrid payoff over time.

Want It! Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

We drive the plug-in Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, finding it a fun and functional family vehicle with an electrification bonus.

Look Back: Honda’s Civic Natural Gas

Clean-running natural gas vehicles played an important part in the alternative fuels arena before electric cars captured all the attention, especially at Honda.

Zero-Emissions Charging Needed for EVs

The inconvenient reality is that true zero-emissions transportation requires sustainable charging. Change Wind Corp has an answer.

Audi e-tron S Sportback: Horsepower Electrified

The all-electric Audi e-tron S Sportback is a stellar SUV by any measure. The fact that it’s battery powered is a powerful bonus.

The Evolving Electric Future at Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dimitris Psillakis shares the company’s vision on an electric future and its focus on delivering a full luxury electric vehicle lineup.

History Proves the Value of California’s ZEV Mandate

In 1994, we published this special report on the attempts to overturn California’s ZEV Mandate. Momentum in those early years led us to the EVs of today.

Will Our Zero-Emission Future be Shaped in California?

The forward-looking strategy for zero-emission cars in California and 16 other states rests with decisions the California Air Resources Board is making now.

Driving Honda’s Circa-1997 EV Plus Electric Hatchback

Modern electric vehicles emerged in the 1990s with automakers and independents all in the fray. One of the most high-profile efforts was Honda’s EV Plus.

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