Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 166)

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.

Just based on fuel efficiency alone, these cars tested best.

Consumer Reports Analysts Select These Models As The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars to Buy Today

By Timothy Boyer on August 16, 2021 - 5:10PM

Here’s the latest selection from Consumer Reports on what they found to be the most fuel-efficient cars based on overall fuel-economy test results. And not surprising, the Toyota Prius comes in at near the top of their list.

New NHTSA Investigation Will Look Into Five Years of Unusual Tesla Crashes

By John Goreham on August 16, 2021 - 3:46PM

NHTSA has opened a new investigation into why Tesla vehicles crash so often into parked first responder vehicles.

Tesla Autopilot Crashes Under Investigation - What's Really Going On

By Jeremy Johnson on August 16, 2021 - 3:23PM

We have news of an investigation by the NHTSA of Tesla Autopilot and 11 crashes that happened from 2018-2021, including 4 from this year, 2021. Let's see what's really going on here.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV

After Solterra Subaru Says They Are Now Ramping Up New EV Development

By Denis Flierl on August 16, 2021 - 11:55AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra is the automaker's first-ever all-electric SUV, and it's coming soon. See how they are now ramping up R&D and new EV development.

Will we see a production level Cybertruck? Some businesses depend on it.

Consumer Reports Expresses Doubts About Tesla Cybertruck While Some Businesses Are Counting On It

By Timothy Boyer on August 16, 2021 - 7:15AM

Will the Tesla Cybertruck really become a production-level EV or is it a prototype prank as recently questioned by Consumer Reports in spite of recent news that one business has already taken preorders totaling over $80 million for this single Tesla accessory.

Giga Berlin Opening Is Monumental for Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on August 14, 2021 - 7:24PM

We have heard from Elon Musk as he was in Germany recently saying that he hopes the first deliveries in Giga Berlin can begin in October, 2021.

Elon Musk Says Refreshed Tesla Model Y ‘Will Be Most Advanced With 2/3 Of Body Cast’

By Tinsae Aregay on August 14, 2021 - 2:02PM

Elon Musk has confirmed the refreshed Model Y, which will be produced at Giga Texas, and Giga Berlin will have two-thirds of its body made with a Giga Press.

Tesla Giga Shanghai's New Production Rate

Tesla China's New Huge Milestone of Production Rate

By Armen Hareyan on August 14, 2021 - 8:56AM

Tesla 2021 Share Holder Meeting Announcement

Tesla Announces 2021 Annual Shareholder Meeting

By Jeremy Johnson on August 13, 2021 - 7:21PM

We have news of Tesla announcing its 2021 annual shareholder meeting. There will be a variety of issues discussed at this meeting, so let's get right into it.

Elon Musk Announces Tesla Giga Berlin Tour and country fair

Elon Musk Announces Giga Berlin County Fair and Tour

By Armen Hareyan on August 13, 2021 - 10:05AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Announces Giga Berlin County Fair and Tour. He talked about who will be given priority at Giga Berlin’s fair and factory tour and met Germany’s leading Chancellor candidate at Giga Berlin, who called the factory as model investment for Germany.

Drivers Discuss Their Preferred Setting For Following Distance On Autopilot

By Daniel Cappo on August 12, 2021 - 8:48PM

Autopilot gives drivers the ability to set a following distance. There are some different viewpoints expressed on a reddit forum about what the right setting is for the following distance.

Tesla Can Use Trojan Horse to Take Advantage of Tax Credit

By Jeremy Johnson on August 12, 2021 - 8:24PM

The most recent update on the U.S. Electric Vehicle tax credit bill is that it will only apply to electric vehicles costing $40,000 or less and for people with an income less than $100,000. Tesla won't qualify for this in most cases, but they can do something smart in order to qualify most of their vehicles for a tax credit.

Buy the 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Not the Regular Bolt - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on August 12, 2021 - 10:50AM

We have just tested both the 2022 Bolt EUV and the conventional 2022 Bolt. Here’s why buying the Bolt EUV makes much more sense.

Tesla's expected sales in China August 2021

Insider: Tesla Sales In China Are Expected To Rebound Sharply in August

By Armen Hareyan on August 12, 2021 - 9:58AM

Tesla Needs to Improve Communication to Customers

By Jeremy Johnson on August 11, 2021 - 6:47PM

Tesla is doing a lot of things well, including being sold out of every vehicle it makes for many months. But there's one thing it needs to do better, and that is communicate better to customers.

Tesla Model 3 Electric Vehicle Is the Fastest-Selling Used Car

By John Goreham on August 11, 2021 - 8:55AM

EVs dominate the list of fastest-selling used vehicles in America. Here is the top-20 list.

Volkswagen Is Now Also Calling For Lower Import Duties In India Which Could Help Tesla

By Daniel Cappo on August 10, 2021 - 7:49PM

Volkswagen is also calling for lower import duties for cars being imported into India. The Indian government has made it clear they won’t be lowering import duties. The increased pressure could make India re-think their position, but time will tell.

EV-Friendly Destination In New Hampshire - Glen House and Mt. Washington Auto Road

By John Goreham on August 10, 2021 - 12:04PM

New Hampshire’s Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is horrendous. Here is one popular destination in New Hampshire's White Mountains that offers EV-driving visitors ample charging options.

Tesla Model Y Vehicles Spotted at Giga Berlin

By Jeremy Johnson on August 10, 2021 - 11:20AM

We see a new batch of Tesla Model Y vehicles at Giga Berlin and we believe that these are going to be used to help calibrate the machinery in Giga Berlin in preparation for mass production of the Tesla Model Y at Giga Berlin.

Tesla Notifies Model X Plaid Reservation Holders To ‘Prepare For Delivery’

By Tinsae Aregay on August 10, 2021 - 4:34AM

After a very long wait, the refreshed Tesla Model X seems to finally be entering production. Tesla customers with a Model X Plaid reservation have reported Tesla has contacted them to "prepare for deliveries".

Insider information why Tesla Delays Cybertruck Production

Insider Info About Why Tesla Delays Cybertruck's Production To 2021

By Armen Hareyan on August 10, 2021 - 12:13AM

Tesla CyberTruck is Delayed and That is No Problem for Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on August 9, 2021 - 5:55PM

We have reports that Tesla will not be delivering any CyberTruck vehicles this year and we think this is not a problem for Tesla at all. In fact, besides the Model Y, Tesla has always had a delay with their vehicles. Here's why Tesla will still dominate despite the delay.

The Tesla Model 3 Buyers Guide

By Jeremy Johnson on August 7, 2021 - 12:01PM

This is a simple Tesla Model 3 Guide for prospective buyers, intended for quick and easy access. Contains versions, price, options, add-ons, maintenance required and service schedule, and recommended accessories.

Tesla Supplier CATL Has a New Sodium-Ion Battery Fixing Charging Bottleneck

By Armen Hareyan on August 6, 2021 - 12:11PM

What Will Tesla's Share of EV Market Be in 2030?

By Jeremy Johnson on August 6, 2021 - 11:13AM

We recently heard news that President Joe Biden wants 50% of all vehicles sold in the United States to be electric by 2030. It's unclear if this means hybrid vehicles or not. Regardless, we think Tesla will own a significant share of electric vehicles by 2030 and here's why.

Subaru CEO Calls Biden’s 50 Percent EVs By 2030 Ambitious

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2021 - 10:36AM

Subaru CEO Tom Doll released a statement on President Biden's 50 Percent EVs By 2030 executive order. See why Subaru won't meet that goal.

Rumor: Cheap Tesla Model 2 for $25,000 Goes Into Test Production

By Armen Hareyan on August 6, 2021 - 7:36AM

Gamechanger: Quantumscape To Deliver Working Prototype By 2022

By Peter Neilson on August 6, 2021 - 3:00AM

Quantumscape is fiercely taking on the task of bringing Solid-state. With their recent announcement, the promise looks and feels very real. Take a look at what we know about what the next 5 years in EV will look like.

Tesla Suspiciously Absent From EV Meeting With White House

By Jeremy Johnson on August 5, 2021 - 3:36PM

We have news of an EV meeting with auto makers Ford, GM, Stellantis, and the U.S. White House along with President Joe Biden. One auto maker is not invited that we know of. And that EV/auto maker is Tesla. Why wasn't Tesla invited to this event?

Model X Owner Claims That Five Accidents Happened At The Same Location Due To FSD

By Daniel Cappo on August 4, 2021 - 9:23PM

A Model X Owner claimed that five separate cars including his own all crashed at the same location. These accidents show that FSD still has some issues, but there is a lot that Tesla and those who own a Tesla can do to help.

Subscribe to