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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.

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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.

Developing Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries

Epsilon Advanced Materials is ushering in graphite anode materials for a new generation of safe and sustainable lithium-ion batteries.

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.

Why You Should Buy a Plug-in Hybrid

The desire to go electric is strong for a lot of drivers, but so is an overriding sense of caution. The obvious answer is to consider a plug-in hybrid.

Dodge Charger Daytona is a Thrill Ride

The Dodge Charger Daytona emerges as a performance EV, reminding us that the road to electrification can be paved with unexpected visceral thrills.

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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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.

Audi’s Electric Q4 e-tron

Audi intends to electrify 30 percent of its U.S. model lineup by 2025, and the next step in that strategy is the introduction of the fully electric Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron, available in rear-wheel-drive and AWD quattro versions.

Electric Volvo C40 Recharge

Volvo took another step in its ambitious electrification plan with the introduction of the fully-electric C40 Recharge. Like the XC40 Recharge, the C40 Recharge is built on Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture platform, the same as used for the conventionally-powered XC40.

Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV

Hyundai’s family-friendly 2022 Santa Fe is a popular sport-utility choice with ample interior room for both people and cargo, well-suited for everything from daily carpool duty to weekend adventures. A new-for-2022 plug-in hybrid option makes the model even more attractive.

The Amazing Audi e-tron GT

We’ve known for a long time that legacy automakers would be gunning for Tesla, the maverick automaker that proved electric vehicles could be flashy, fun, and go the distance. Now Audi has entered the fray with its scintillating e-tron GT.

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