Women go for men with green cars, survey finds
September 30, 2013, 11:57 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
A new survey of 2,000 women judges supercar drivers as 'arrogant,' and Toyota Prius or Nissan Leaf owners as 'conscientious,' 'intelligent' and 'safe.'
Exclusive: Obama pulls plug on $32,000 meeting with electric car advocate
June 3, 2013, 5:21 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
Paul Scott sells Nissan Leafs for a living. He put up his retirement savings for a few minutes with the president to talk about electric cars and climate change. But now the Democratic National Committee has returned his check, citing the media attention.
Nissan Leaf: Now available in SimCity
April 26, 2013, 3:40 p.m. by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Nissan and Electronic Arts joined forces to bring electric vehicles to the popular SimCity game.
Aloha Petroleum installs EV fast charge stations
July 12, 2012, 1:16 p.m. by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Electric vehicle owners on Oahu can plug in for a fast charge at one of three locations.
Do green leaders drive electric cars?
May 30, 2012, 10:39 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
If EV advocates won't step up to the plate, who will? I admit I don't own one yet, and many other green writers are in the same boat. Read on, and see who's a member of the club and who isn't.
UCS study examines the impact of charging electric vehicles
April 17, 2012, 4:28 p.m. by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists examines an electric vehicle’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
Happy days at the New York Auto Show
April 5, 2012, 9:23 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
Even the big cars are fuel misers these days, as buyers with cash in their pockets cast a wary eye on $4 gas. Did GM really roll out a 35-mpg Chevrolet Impala? Yes, indeed.
Detroit Auto Show: The excitement's back
January 10, 2012, 11:53 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
The North American International Auto Show is re-energized, and here are some of the high-voltage highlights.
'High Voltage': A look inside the electric vehicle industry
December 6, 2011, 7:39 a.m. by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
In his new book, MNN car expert Jim Motavalli shares his insights about electric vehicles.
Nissan Leaf, Chipotle make AdWeek's list of best commercials
November 30, 2011, 3:17 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
AdWeek ranks its top 10 favorites for 2011.
October was a great month for Chevy Volt sales
November 1, 2011, 4:20 p.m. by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
General Motors sold more than 1,100 Chevy Volts in October.
5 things you need to know about green cars
September 27, 2011, 10:58 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
If you're holding back from buying an electric or plug-in hybrid, read this story. Some of what you think you know may turn out to be wrong.
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Thousands of creepy-crawlers stolen from Philadelphia museum
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This plan proves the open kitchen should die
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Remember that kid who invented a way to clean up ocean plastic? He's back, and it's happening
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Paul Barton brings his music — and a moment of peace — to rescued elephants
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Give your time, your money or your expertise — and make a difference.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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