Automotive acronyms like 4x4, SUV and FWD readily roll off the tongues of most Northern Arizona consumers. But when a new generation of electric vehicles rolls off assembly lines later this year, auto aficionados will be speaking a new acronymic language. For instance, EV translates to electric vehicle. Simple enough. Add an H and get HEV -- short for hybrid electric vehicle, while PHV means plug-in hybrid vehicle. Both the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt are expected to be available for … [Read more...] about Lean, Green, Exhaust-Fighting Machines