Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 177)

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 FSD v9 Beta Is Slick and Smooth

By Jeremy Johnson on July 10, 2021 - 11:42AM

We have breaking news of Tesla's first day of its release of its full self-driving (FSD) version 9 Beta software. It's looking pretty amazing. Let's take a look at the YouTube user, DirtyTesla, and see what his results with it are (from a dark 3:30 AM drive):

Dodge and Ram Could Be Real Competition For Mustang and F-150 When It Comes To Electrification

By Jimmy Dinsmore on July 9, 2021 - 2:45PM

Stellantis announced a major electrification initiative for its entire product line including an EV Ram truck and a mysterious EV muscle car. These competitive EVs could challenge Mustang and F-150 Lightning. EV pickup truck and muscle car expected from company in 2024.

Tesla Model Y Long Range Is Taking Over Europe

By Jeremy Johnson on July 9, 2021 - 12:00PM

We have breaking news of accelerating number of orders and improved delivery estimate times in Europe for the Tesla Model Y Long Range. This car is going to take over Europe!

Tesla in an 11 EV 1000 Mile Race

By Timothy Boyer on July 9, 2021 - 10:05AM

Call it a “non-race race” if you will, but pitting 11 popular EVs against each other in a four-state 1,000 mile loop, and you’ve got an event worth watching. Check out this YouTube video that shows how Tesla actually does against other EVs when it’s not ludicrous speed performance that counts, but the electronics controlling its power, the difference in charging rates between vehicles and charging stations…and smart decision making.

Tesla Model Y Standard Range Will Sell Like Hot Cakes In China

By Jeremy Johnson on July 8, 2021 - 8:56PM

Tesla is now offering the Model Y standard range in China. The implications of this are significant as the cost is greatly reduced from the Model Y long range. Let's look into this more!

Calls To Halt Giga Berlin’s Progress Grow As Tesla Gets Fined For Unauthorized Construction

By Tinsae Aregay on July 8, 2021 - 8:32PM

The State Environmental Agency of Brandenburg announced today it is initiating proceedings to fine Tesla for constructing tanks without a permit. This has led to increased calls to freeze Giga Berlin's construction altogether.

Model Y Shown Going Through Rigorous Quality Control Process At Giga Shanghai

By Daniel Cappo on July 8, 2021 - 7:54PM

A short video shows some brief glimpses of the Model Y going through the quality control process at Giga Shanghai. These tests showed that the Model Y has capabilities that a lot of buyers may not even think about that much when buying a car.

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Sets Its EPA Mark

New Car Sales Continue Blazing Pace: Ford, GM, Toyota Report Hikes

By Marc Stern on July 8, 2021 - 4:19PM

As car sales continue their blistering pace, the major automakers, Ford, GM, and Toyota continue to report sales are through the roof giving the carmakers the funding needed to increase the availability of electric vehicles.

Lightyear One Performance might be the most energy efficient vehicle today

This Car Could Be Significantly Surpassing Tesla Models in Distance and Charging

By Timothy Boyer on July 8, 2021 - 2:18PM

Should Tesla be looking over its shoulder? Here’s a newcomer that claims to be the most efficient electric vehicle in the world with at least one game-changing deal breaker feature that buyers are looking for in an EV.

Tragic Death of Teenage Boy With a Tesla Could Have Been Avoided

By Jeremy Johnson on July 8, 2021 - 1:42PM

There was recent and tragic news of a teenage boys death while in a truck, which collided with a Tesla Model 3, ejecting the boy from the truck and causing his death. This is a sad and tragic death and I want to share how this could have been easily avoided.

Will The Next-Generation Subaru Forester Be All-Electric Or Hybrid?

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2021 - 10:58AM

Subaru revealed a new time frame for offering a new Forester hybrid in the U.S. When will customers see an all-electric Forester compact SUV?

Tesla Giga Berlin Graffiti Concept by 153 design

Tesla Outsells VW ID.3 & ID.4 Combined In Germany

By Tinsae Aregay on July 7, 2021 - 3:24PM

Tesla has set a new delivery record in Germany for the month of June. In doing so, the EV maker also outsold the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 combined.

The Tesla Model 2, the End of All Other EV's

By Jeremy Johnson on July 7, 2021 - 2:56PM

Tesla has said it can produce a Model 2 hatchback car for $25,000 that is fully autonomous, will use 4680 batteries, and get about 250 miles of range. When Tesla announces this compact, Model 2 vehicle, it will create mass adoption of electric vehicles, will be the end of all other electric vehicles, and definitely the end of all internal combustion engine vehicles.

Tesla's Staggering Battery Advantage Over Its Competitors

By Jeremy Johnson on July 6, 2021 - 2:01PM

There was a recent set of Tweets by the Twitter user @matty_mogul about Tesla's battery advantage over its competitors. The gap is HUGE. Let's go over his findings.

Battery experts explain what Tesla is doing right.

Tesla Battery Tech Secrets for New Tesla Owners

By Timothy Boyer on July 6, 2021 - 10:40AM

Are you a new Tesla owner or new to Tesla, but unsure of exactly why Tesla battery tech dominates all other EV makers? Here’s a refresher video from one year ago with Tesla battery tech experts Sandy Munro and Mark Ellis who explain the real battery tech secrets of how and why Tesla dominates all other Electric Vehicle makers.

Elon Musk Confirms Cybertruck's Final Design Features with Crab Mode

Elon Musk Again Updates on Cybertruck's Final Design

By Armen Hareyan on July 5, 2021 - 11:08PM

Tesla Owner Reports That His Model S Did 250,000 Miles On One Set Of Brake Pads

By Daniel Cappo on July 5, 2021 - 7:38PM

This is an impressive number of miles especially when compared to any other car. There are many factors that could have led to good brake durability in this instance.

Tesla Model 3 Tops Sales in UK for June, 2021

By Jeremy Johnson on July 5, 2021 - 2:27PM

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders for the UK has released its June 2021 sales data and the Tesla Model 3 has come out on top as the best selling vehicle, despite being more expensive than other vehicles. Let's look into this more!

Ford Has Electrifying News: Electric Sales Up 117 Percent Through June

By Marc Stern on July 5, 2021 - 11:40AM

Ford continues to set electric vehicle sales records. Through June, the automaker reported that sales of its electric vehicles were up 117 percent.

Brandenburg Economic Minister Discusses Tesla Giga Berlin Permit, Delays & Dubious Environmental Objections

By Tinsae Aregay on July 5, 2021 - 10:05AM

Jörg Steinbach, Brandenburg State's Economic Minister, gave a wide-ranging interview where he discussed Giga Berlin's final permit, delay, and questioned the motivation behind environmental groups objecting the project.

Will Tesla Continue To Grow?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 3, 2021 - 11:33AM

Tesla delivered over 201,000 vehicles last quarter, another record quarter. But can Tesla continue to grow and have record delivery quarters? Let's find out!

There Have Been Calls For Tesla To Have Their Own News Outlet

By Daniel Cappo on July 2, 2021 - 9:17PM

There have been calls for Tesla to have a news outlet. This isn’t a bad idea, but there’s an even better way for Tesla to relate their fanbase. A reality show might help Tesla with their PR.

There are simple solutions to Tesla blind corner problem

Tesla Vision Blind Corner Problem

By Timothy Boyer on July 2, 2021 - 5:10PM

There is concern that Tesla Vision with 8 cameras just might not be enough to really qualify as true FSD due to a blind corner problem. Here’s an interesting video that explains the problem, and offers some advice on how Tesla Vision could be made much safer than how the average driver responds to blind corners.

Tesla Model S Plaid Fire image courtesy of Geragos & Geragos

Fire Chief: Tesla Model S Plaid Caught Fire, Driver Had Difficulty Escaping

By John Goreham on July 2, 2021 - 1:37PM

Trusted news outlets, first responders, and the vehicle's owner report that a Tesla Model S Plaid caught fire and that the doors did not function properly when the occupant tried to exit.

RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Kate Silbaugh

Toyota's RAV4 Prime Delivery Rate Still Higher Than Predicted By Toyota

By John Goreham on July 2, 2021 - 11:36AM

Toyota's RAV4 Prime delivery rate has been rock solid. Despite historic challenges Toyota's hugely successful plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV) deliveries continue to ramp up.

Elon Musk Says Tesla AP Team Creates ‘Eerily Realistic’ Simulations & Ponders If Tesla Should Make A Game

By Tinsae Aregay on July 2, 2021 - 10:23AM

Elon Musk is excited by the work Tesla's autopilot simulation team is doing. Musk says their simulations are so good they are "eerily realistic" and as a result wonders if Tesla should make a game.

Tesla Delivers Another Record Quarter, Q2, 2021

By Jeremy Johnson on July 2, 2021 - 10:06AM

We have Tesla's delivery numbers in for Q2, 2021, and they are just ahead of analyst expectations. Let's take a look at the numbers!

How The Ford F-150 Lightning Will Contribute To The City Of Tomorrow

By Jimmy Dinsmore on July 1, 2021 - 3:16PM

With the F-150 Lightning Ford feels as though they’re contributing to solutions, rather than causing more problems. During recent “City of Tomorrow” Summit, Ford talks vehicle-to-grid technology and how the F-150 Lightning shows promise for the future.

2022 Chevrolet Bolt image by John Goreham

Consumer Cost of Chevy's Bolt Increases by 35% - Yet Sales Surge 350%

By John Goreham on July 1, 2021 - 2:30PM

The Chevy Bolt is a very interesting example of how electric vehicles are no longer price elastic.

Lucid Motors Recognizes Tesla as Top Dog

By Jeremy Johnson on July 1, 2021 - 2:28PM

In a recent interview with Lucid Motors CEO, Peter Rawlinson, we learned that he believes electric vehicles are a technology race and that Tesla is in the lead and that he aims to make this a two horse race. Let's dive in some more.

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