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The Green Car Guy

1 week ago | thegreencarguy.com | John O'Dell

I feel for Afeela. Or, more accurately, for Sony Honda Mobility, its maker. It is entering a difficult market for both EVs and sedans with an all-new electric sedan priced to compete at the high end of the segment alongside more established brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and Lucid. And it’s main selling point seems to be its load of electronic goodies, not any particular prowess as an automobile.
New Mitsubishi EV Coming Soon

1 week ago | thegreencarguy.com | John O'Dell

A new EV is coming from Mitsubishi, once known for its SUVs and performance-oriented cars like the Lancer evolution and 3000GT but most recently languishing, especially in the U.S.The new EV, to be based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf – Mitsubishi and Nissan are still part of an alliance and can share product development and components – will be the company’s first all-electric model since the subcompact iMiEV city car that was sold in the U.S. late 2011 through the 2017 model year.
2025 Polestar 3 First Drive, Deep Dive

2 weeks ago | thegreencarguy.com | John O'Dell

Polestar’s financial pulse may be thready, but it still turns out high quality electric vehicles, a short list of products led i in the U.S. by the 2025 Polestar 3. The two-row, five-seat midsize SUV boasts better-than-average range, lots of power, a spacious cabin, good looks and a premium price to match its premium features.
How are Automakers Responding to the Tariffs?

1 month ago | edmunds.com | John O'Dell

Global automakers have been on a roller coaster ride in the past few weeks as President Donald Trump flexed his executive power by instituting tariffs that could dramatically impact corporations and consumers alike. The president also mandated “reciprocal” tariffs of varying amounts on other goods produced in almost every country. But just days later, he put all except those for China on hold.
Driven: Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid

1 month ago | greencarjournal.com | John O'Dell

The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, a midsize five-seat hybrid, is neither the largest nor the fanciest set of wheels in the automaker’s gas-electric stable. But it just might fit the bill for those who find the full-size Sequoia or midsize Grand Highlander hybrids too big or too pricey and the RAV4 and outgoing Venza hybrids too small or unpolished. Signia is a tall, wagon-like version of the Crown sedan that debuted in 2023 .
Charging Your EV at a Tesla Supercharger vs. a CCS charger

1 month ago | edmunds.com | John O'Dell

Why other EVs can charge slower and may not work on a Tesla chargerEV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.
Honda O SUV Prototype Gets Public Airing

1 month ago | thegreencarguy.com | John O'Dell

Honda rolled out a camouflage-wrapped prototype version of its upcoming O Series SUV at an event in Tokyo April 2, the first time the EV has been displayed in public. It made its debut at the CES 2025 consumer electronics trade show in Las Vegas at the beginning of the year. The camo does little to disguise the blocky rear end and almost van-like shape and made us wonder why, as the prototype shown at CES was not camouflaged and photos of it have been widely available for several months.
Car Costs Set to Soar Under New Trump Tariffs

1 month ago | thegreencarguy.com | John O'Dell

Think eggs are expensive? Expect shortages and hefty price hikes under 25% tariff on vehicles and parts made outside of the U.S.The Trump Administration has just announced a 25% tariff on all automobiles – and auto parts – not made in the U.S. The import tax – is effective April 2 and is powertrain neutral. EVs, however, are typically more expensive to build than internal combustion vehicles, so they are priced higher in the market.
Honda Prologue EV Boosts Range and Power

2 months ago | greencarjournal.com | John O'Dell

The midsize Honda Prologue EV gets a new and more powerful and efficient front motor and upgraded power inverters for 2025 to boost range and horsepower in both front- and all-wheel drive versions. Despite the power and range boosts there’s only a slight price increase – $55 – due to a hike in Honda’s mandatory delivery and destination fee. There are no design or feature updates for the new model year.
Driving the Nissan Ariya EV

2 months ago | greencarjournal.com | John O'Dell

Nissan was first out of the gate with a mass-market EV, the 2011 Leaf, but it took a dozen years for the automaker to pop out a second all-electric model. By the time the Nissan Ariya was introduced in 2023 it already trailed some of the competition in range and handling performance. That doesn’t change for 2025.