Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 13)

Electric Vehicle News and Reviews

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way in a short time. Barely a decade has passed since the ambitious Silicon Valley startup Tesla Motors introduced the world to an electric car capable of traveling more than 300 miles on a single charge. Since then, Elon Musk and Tesla have convinced many dubious onlookers that electric vehicles are not only here to stay, but that they can become the future of transportation.

Other automakers have joined the EV movement at very different rates. The Nissan Leaf, for example, debuted in 2010 and went on to become the best-selling all-electric vehicle in the world for a time. Competition from the BMW i3 followed, as well as the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt and its all-electric successor the Chevy Bolt EV, but only the Tesla Model 3 has been able to steal the Leaf's crown. Heading into a new decade, electric vehicles are set to go from strength-to-strength, with new models like the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV competing in the entry-level category and the Audi e-Tron, Porsche Taycan, or Jaguar I-PACE vying with Tesla at the top end of the market.

With entire classes of vehicle still lacking an electric version, such as pick-up trucks and affordable SUVs, there's huge potential for expansion and growth in the EV marketplace. For now, Tesla is still blazing the trail, but legacy manufacturers are lining up to electrify their fleets and promising startups like Rivian and Byton are waiting in the wings with exciting new electric vehicles.

The future is bright for EVs and you can keep up to date with all the latest stories right here on Torque News.

Tesla is Struggling to Convert Cybertruck Reservations to Sales – I Reserved a Cybertruck Two Months Ago & Tesla Already Says My “Cybertruck is Ready for Delivery”

By Tinsae Aregay on August 2, 2024 - 5:38PM

Lupe Marquez only reserved a Cybertruck two months ago, but to his surprise, Tesla already sent him an email stating that his “Cybertruck is ready for delivery.” It appears Tesla is struggling to convert the over 1 million reservation holders into buyers.

Subaru Has 2 Hot SUVs And One Is Not Named Forester

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2024 - 10:22AM

Subaru of America now has three hot SUVs in terms of sales performance. There are two you can probably guess, and one is not the new 2025 Forester compact SUV. All other models are getting cold. What does it mean for customers?

My Tesla Cybertruck Rear-Ended a Chevy Silverado, The Silverado is Worse Off, but My Cybertruck Will Cost More to Repair

By Tinsae Aregay on August 2, 2024 - 9:32AM

An unfortunate accident on the highway has resulted in a Tesla Cybertruck rear-ending a Chevy Silverado. The Silverado is moderately damaged, whereas the Cybertruck is barely scuffed. Still, the Cybertruck will most likely cost more to repair.

Subaru Outback Is Leaving Its U.S.-Made Home, What’s Replacing It?

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2024 - 6:55AM

Why is Subaru Corporation moving the popular Outback midsize SUV manufacturing away from the U.S. and back to Japan? It only makes sense once you hear what's coming next.

EVs Are STILL Not Being Taken Seriously - An EV and 10x Robotaxi Tsunami Is Coming - And Nobody Is Ready For It, Except Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on August 1, 2024 - 10:51PM

There is a tidal wave coming of EVs and robotaxi vehicles that will be entering the roads around the world, and nobody is ready for it - except Tesla.

A Refreshed Tesla Model S With 2nd-Gen Roadster Style Front End & Refreshed Model 3 Wheels Spotted Testing in The Wild

By Tinsae Aregay on August 1, 2024 - 11:39AM

A highly camouflaged vehicle that looks like a refreshed Tesla Model S has been spotted testing in broad daylight. The vehicle has wheels similar to those of the refreshed Model 3 and a front fascia that resembles the next-generation Tesla Roadster.

I Rented Out My Tesla Cybertruck on Turo, Now It’s Back With $28,000 Worth of Damages

By Tinsae Aregay on August 1, 2024 - 7:19AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner rented out his truck on Turo for $500 a day; however, the client returned his truck wrecked with $28,000 worth of damages. The renter doesn't want insurance to get involved so “his business manager doesn’t find out.”

One of the Biggest Misconceptions (About the Model Y) Is How Long Does It Take To Charge and Aren’t You Going To Run Out Of Charge During a Pursuit?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 31, 2024 - 10:59AM

A police sergeant, Tony Abdalla talks about the Tesla Model Y and adding it to their police fleet. He mentions there is a misconception that the car won't charge fast, and it will run out of charge during a pursuit. This is simply not true.

Why Tesla Cybertrucks Get So Much Extra Attention On The Streets

By Tinsae Aregay on July 31, 2024 - 7:20AM

An accidental meet-up between a Tesla Cybertruck owner and a person who is not fun of electric vehicles. Below are some of the issues they discussed.

Subaru’s Bold Moves Are Paying Big Dividends

By Denis Flierl on July 31, 2024 - 6:24AM

Subaru announced its production numbers for the first half of the year. They tell a significant story. Subaru's bold moves in manufacturing are paying big dividends. And more changes are coming.

Back Of the Upcoming Model Y Refresh, Juniper, Leaked on Reddit Showing New Backside Emblem

By Jeremy Johnson on July 30, 2024 - 10:01PM

A poster on Reddit, who goes by the name Abomb1997, has posted what he says is the new Model Y refresh, also known as Juniper. Is this fact or fiction?

Automotive YouTuber: I Canceled My Tesla Cybertruck Order After I Saw Prices Falling Below MSRP, I’ll Buy One for $50,000 in 1 to 2 Years

By Tinsae Aregay on July 30, 2024 - 9:37AM

TheStradman, an automotive YouTuber with more than 4.4 million subscribers, says he canceled his Tesla Cybertruck reservation after he saw Cybertruck prices fall precipitously. Instead, he will wait 1 to 2 years and buy a Cybertruck for $50,000.

Chart of EV deliveries in America by Quarter created by John Goreham

Why Lie? - Here’s a Graph of the Past 6 Quarters of EV Deliveries in America

By John Goreham on July 30, 2024 - 9:20AM

Pro and con EV content creators claim to know the truth about EV deliveries, but they hide the facts behind opinions. Here’s a story with only facts and no opinions.

Subaru’s New EV And Hybrid Models Are Revealed

By Denis Flierl on July 30, 2024 - 6:55AM

Subaru has updated its electrification plans for North American customers. It will build some of its seven new models in the U.S. Find out what new EV and Hybrid surprises are coming.

It Cost Me $55.35 to Charge My Tesla Cybertruck, It’s Cheaper to Drive My Ford F-150

By Tinsae Aregay on July 29, 2024 - 5:18PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner was shocked to find out that charging his all-electric truck costs $55.35. A 2023 Ford F-150, on the other hand, costs less than $50 to travel the same distance as the Cybertruck.

We Should See the Freshened 2025 Ford Maverick This Week

By Mary Conway on July 29, 2024 - 4:36PM

Dealers have been told that the automaker will reveal the 2025 model this week and open up ordering.

Piper Sandler Sees Tesla's HUGE Vision For Full Self-Driving Happening And Take Rates at $500 Per Month and 100% In 2030

By Jeremy Johnson on July 29, 2024 - 10:54AM

Piper Sandler released a bullish analysis on Tesla recently, seeing take rates increasing on FSD and it being near 100% at $500 per month by 2030. With 20 million Tesla vehicles on the road, that's $1.2 trillion in value.

Traveling at 35 Mph, an Oncoming Truck Carrying Gravel Dumps 2 Tons of Rock Over My Tesla Cybertruck – My Cybertruck Held Up Incredibly

By Tinsae Aregay on July 29, 2024 - 10:19AM

A Tesla brand new Cybertruck owner, Jason, who has driven his truck less than 100 miles, was involved in an unfortunate accident. A truck in the oncoming traffic carrying gravel spilled 2 tons of rock all over his Cybertruck.

Summer Dreaming About The New Subaru STI You Want But Can’t Have

By Denis Flierl on July 29, 2024 - 9:20AM

The Subaru WRX STI was the automaker's flagship performance car, and sadly it's gone. What will it look like when it returns? Let's take a journey into the future.

Elon Musk Confirms Next-Gen Roadster Will Definitely Fly – “Unveiling Next Year Will Be The Greatest Demo of Any Product Ever”

By Tinsae Aregay on July 29, 2024 - 6:38AM

In a new hour-long interview, Elon Musk has once and for all confirmed that the 2nd-generation Tesla Roadster will be able to fly. Musk says Tesla will show off the flying Roadster next year & it will be “the greatest demo of any product ever.”

Tesla’s Lead Cybertruck Engineer Contradicts Elon Musk’s Suggestions about the 470-Mile Cybertruck Range Extender Battery Pack

By Tinsae Aregay on July 28, 2024 - 8:49AM

Elon Musk previously hinted at a removable 50kWh range extender for the Cybertruck to boost its range over 470 miles. However, Tesla’s Cybertruck lead engineer now states that “any range extender will be structurally mounted for safety in a crash.”

How Cadillac's Stunning SOLLEI Convertible EV Concept Can Help Restore the Brand's Illustrious Reputation

By Mary Conway on July 27, 2024 - 6:06PM

Cadillac has always been known for its beauty and the SOLLEI concept is a masterpiece.

Here is Our First Look at the Cheaper Dry Cathode Tesla Cybertruck

By Tinsae Aregay on July 27, 2024 - 6:30AM

A new video has captured the first view of the validation Tesla Cybertruck powered by the revolutionary dry cathode 4680 cells. This Cybertruck variant will go into production by the end of this year and is expected to cut costs significantly.

Today, I Used The Cybertruck To Bumper Tow My 10K Trash-Trailer For a Dump Run - Best Towing Experience I've Ever Had

By Jeremy Johnson on July 26, 2024 - 4:50PM

I understand that the Cybertruck is considered a "pickup truck" and not a heavy-duty towing truck. However, my experience with the Cybertruck was the best bumper-towing experience l've ever had.

I Changed My Futuristic Tesla Cybertruck “Cyber Wheels” to the Unsightly Core Wheels & Pirelli Scorpion Tires, & My Range Increased to 377 Miles

By Tinsae Aregay on July 26, 2024 - 11:09AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner who swapped out the beautiful Cyber Wheels shipped with his truck for the optional Core Wheels and Pirelli tires found that his Cybertruck efficiency improved by 14%, giving him an extra 45 miles of range.

Three Issues I Encountered While Pulling a Trailer With My Cybertruck from SoCal to Texas in 4 Days

By Armen Hareyan on July 25, 2024 - 6:05PM

He conquered 3,000 miles in four days with his new Tesla Cybertruck and trailer in tow and identified three unexpected challenges despite ending up with more range than expected.

This Is It - FSD 12.5 Is The Beginning of Tesla's Driverless Robotaxis

By Jeremy Johnson on July 25, 2024 - 3:29PM

Tesla's FSD 12.5 is releasing to customers and the videos are remarkable. This is the beginning of Tesla's driverless robotaxis.

Lucid Gravity front interior and infotainment touchscreen

He Owns Lucid Air and Says He Is So Glad Lucid Gravity Isn't The Company's First Offering

By Armen Hareyan on July 25, 2024 - 3:06PM

Two days ago when we saw the 1st pre-production Lucid Gravity dropping into the general assembly one excited Lucid enthusiast said Lucid Gravity should have been the company's first offering. But the reply I heard baffled me, and yet it was so true.

Ford Is Breaking EV Sales Experience Stereotypes By Living Electric

By John Goreham on July 25, 2024 - 9:43AM

We take a deep dive into how one of America’s top manufacturers of EVs has turned around the EV buying experience in partnership with its dealers.

I Unfortunately Killed a Deer Going 50 Mph in My Tesla Cybertruck – I’m the 3rd Cybertruck Owner to Run Over a Deer With My Shiny, Silent, Stainless Steel Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on July 25, 2024 - 5:54AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner driving to a lake in Pennsylvania shares that he hit a deer at 50 mph, and the deer instantly died. This is the third Cybertruck-deer collision report we have recorded in as many weeks; the Cybertruck might be confusing deers.

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