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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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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?”

Are Dealers On Board Selling EVs?

It turns out the relationship between EVs and new car dealers really comes down to geography.

The Long-Awaited VW ID. Buzz

The Microbus is coming! The Microbus is coming! VW fans will be shouting from the rooftops when the electric VW ID. Buzz arrives shortly.

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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Canoo’s Cool Electric Pickup

Those looking for something different in an electric pickup might cast an eye toward Canoo, an emerging automaker with unique designs on a skateboard chassis.

2022 Green Car Awards

Green Car Journal’s Green Car Awards honor 2022 new vehicle models that stand out with their exceptional attention to environmental performance.

Subaru B9 SC Scrambler

Subaru is not one of the brands that springs to mind when talking electrification in the auto industry. That’s now changing as the marque seeks to embrace an electrified future. Here’s a look back at Subaru’s efforts 17 years ago.

Driver Assist Systems 101

A growing array of sophisticated driver assist systems is offered by automakers to help make driving a safer experience. Here’s a closer look.

Hyundai IONIQ 5

The all-new IONIQ 5 midsize crossover is built on Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform created specifically for its future battery electric vehicles.

Lucid Air Elevates Luxury

Plenty of start-ups have announced intentions to compete with Tesla. The Lucid Air beats Tesla on range, style, and luxury.

Porsche Taycan Gran Turismo

The electric Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo delivers exhilarating zero-emission performance with greater roominess than its sports car cousin.

BrightDrop EV600 Electric Delivery

Ideal for last mile delivery, GM’s BrightDrop EV600 electric delivery van is Green Car Journal’s 2022 Commercial Green Car of the Year.

VW ID.4: More Power & AWD

VW’s popular electric ID.4 crossover hits a sweet spot with a thoughtful blend of functionality, good looks, and zero-emission driving.

A Red Flag for Battery Safety

Battery safety is a big concern today. In earlier years, one of the most serious incidents wasn’t a fire, but a toxic chemical cloud from an EV’s battery.

Electric Vehicle Reality Check

After decades of false starts, the age of the electric vehicle is materializing before our eyes. But the transition to EVs faces an array of challenges.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

Jeep has taken another step towards its future of ‘Zero Emission Freedom’ with the introduction of a plug-in hybrid version of the all-new, fifth-generation 2022 Grand Cherokee.

Hyundai Updates Kona EV

First appearing as a 2019 model, Hyundai’s Kona Electric morphed from a popular crossover to deliver a new all-electric option with zero emissions. With a significant redesign for 2022, this electrified model now offers even more for the EV enthusiast.

Toyota Rocks New Tundra

A new generation Tundra has been a long time coming from Toyota, but it’s finally here and poised to get a lot of attention. This popular pickup gains a more aggressive and contemporary design and an exciting new hybrid option.

Tesla Model S Plaid

Elon Musk has never been shy about the capabilities of his vehicles, so it comes as no surprise that Tesla positions the all-wheel-drive Model S Plaid as ‘the best car to drive, and the best car to be driven in.’

Karma GS-6: Luxury for Less

The four-door, four-passenger Karma GS-6 is a new option within Karma’s extended-range electric vehicle lineup, built with the intent to make ‘luxury electric vehicles more accessible.’ Pricing starts at $83,900, a significant $40,100 less than the company’s original Karma Revero.

All-Electric BMW i4

BMW calls its next generation of electric vehicles – the 2022 i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 – “zero emissions BMWs worthy of the Ultimate Driving Machine moniker.” Considering their power and driving capabilities, especially in the higher performance M50, we believe it.

High MPG Honda Civic

Since the earliest days of the ‘green car’ movement, one example that’s stood true to its original intentions is Honda’s Civic, a model that has exemplified a fresh approach to the small and economical car from the very first model.

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