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The adoption and acceptance of hybrid electric and all-electric cars has gone through a remarkable evolution in the last 25 years. Beginning with the Toyota Prius, which came to America in 2000 and General Motors EV1 in 1998, we have witnessed astonishing growth in electrified personal transportation. Now GreenCars presents its first whitepaper on where EV acceptance is at, and where it may be going.

Scientists in Japan are pushing forward with a new technology called red hydrogen. The process generates both nuclear-powered electricity as well as clean hydrogen - opening the door for even more zero-emissions vehicle options. But many challenges still remain.

From the 1970s oil crisis to the rise of Tesla, modern EVs have been shaped by fuel shortages, environmental policy, and battery breakthroughs. Discover how these forces transformed electric cars into today’s high-performance, mass-market vehicles.

Electric cars have a longer history than you might think. From 19th-century horseless carriages to early 20th-century taxis, this is the story of how EVs rose, fell, and evolved through innovation, competition, and changing technology.

Performance tires are evolving to meet the demands of a greener future. Learn how innovative materials, motorsport testing, and green manufacturing are reshaping what drivers can expect by combining speed, grip, and sustainability without compromise.

It is a fact that electric cars lose some of their range in cold winter conditions. Why do EVs lose range in winter and what are the best EVs when it comes to maintaining a charge? Find out here.

When buying a new electric car, many buyers say they are looking for reliability and safety. The following list showcases the vehicles with the highest safety rating according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Despite clear environmental and financial advantages, many consumers still hesitate to adopt electric vehicles. Discover how psychological factors like brand loyalty, scarcity mindset, and range anxiety shape car-buying decisions.

The growth in electric car sales and the improvement of charging infrastructure has created opportunities for new entertainment options at EV charging stations. Here’s a look at the future of unwinding – while you recharge.

Along with electric, “autonomous” has been an important buzzword in the automotive industry for years. Autonomous, or self-driving, cars promise improved efficiency and safety while also creating new financial opportunities. We take a look at the state of autonomy in 2024.

In a driver-versus-driver contest, here’s how we managed to travel four miles on one percent of charge in a Hyundai Kona EV – meaning in theory it could travel 400 miles on a full charge, compared to its 261-mile official EPA range!

In 2024, do you know which brand sells more electric vehicles than any other? It’s not Tesla – it’s BYD, China’s largest and most successful manufacturer of EVs. We take a look at the company, its products, and their potential future in North America.

The latest Initial Quality Survey from J.D. Power suggests that electric car owners will experience more issues with their vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership. But, those issues are centered around difficult-to-use tech features rather than mechanical problems.

Will increased tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, batteries, battery components, graphite, and other minerals, slow down the adoption of EVs in the U.S.? While they might prevent an immediate influx of cheap Chinese EVs, they might also help support the development of a more sustainable North American supply chain.

The world of all-electric cars continues to rocket along and registrations for EVs are at a record high with 1.2 million sold in American in 2023. Yet anti-EV propaganda and misinformation continues to flow online and across the cable networks. Here you'll find EV Myths debunked by the GreenCars team.