Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 180)

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.

Jeep is Giving Us a Sneak Peek of an Electric Wrangler Concept

By Mary Conway on March 9, 2021 - 5:07PM

Jeep teases two new Wrangler concepts to debut at the 2021 Easter Jeep Safari at Moab. One appears to be an electric Wrangler named the Magneto.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Is Doing Well Since Its Intro

Ford Mustang Mach-E Delivers Strong February Sales Results

By Marc Stern on March 9, 2021 - 3:36PM

February was another strong month for Ford sales. With the numbers in, it looks like the Mustang Mach-E is making some serious headway against competitive brands and the Ford F-150 PowerBoost is doing beating the opposition.

Elon Musk: SpaceX Starlink Satellite Internet For Planes, Ships, Trucks, & RVs Not Tesla Cars

By Tinsae Aregay on March 9, 2021 - 9:58AM

Even though Starlink has filed with the FCC to put its Starlink terminals onto moving objects, Elon Musk has said this won't include Tesla vehicles. According to Musk, the focus is aircraft, ships, trucks, and RVs.

GM Gives a New Update on The 2022 GMC Hummer EV SUV

By Mary Conway on March 8, 2021 - 10:14PM

GMC is giving us advance warning on when we will see the long awaited 2022 GMC Hummer EV SUV. Meanwhile, the company is doing last minute testing on the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Supertruck.

Toyota Dominates Consumer Reports New Green Choice Vehicle Listing

By John Goreham on March 8, 2021 - 2:46PM

A great new way for consumers to make choices on green vehicles from Consumer Reports has just launched. Toyota’s leadership is clearly evident in the number of Green Choice models the company produces.

Tesla's 2020 Milestones in Automotive and Energy sectors

Tesla's New Video Shows Its 2020 Milestones in Automotive, Energy and Stock Sectors

By Armen Hareyan on March 8, 2021 - 9:04AM

Image used with permission of Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports Cover Highlights Hot New EVs - Where’s Tesla?

By John Goreham on March 8, 2021 - 8:32AM

Electric vehicles adorn Consumer Reports’ Annual April Autos Issue this year. Three of the hottest up-and-coming EVs make the cover shot. None are from Tesla.

Mustang Mach-E does a bit of off-roading

Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-E's To Fix Subframe Torque Problems

By Marc Stern on March 7, 2021 - 8:38AM

Ford has put a hold on delivery of Mustang Mach-E's to examine a subframe problem. During a quality inspection, engineers found that the subframe bolts were not torqued to spec by a subcontractor. So, techs will be looking at all the subframe bolts on 94 percent of the Mustang Mach-E's on dealer lots. Fewer than 75 Mach-E's in customer hands will be examined, as well. If the bolts are not torqued to spec they will be tightened.

A New Image Shows Tesla Begining Giga Press Assembly At Berlin Gigafactory

By Tinsae Aregay on March 5, 2021 - 6:53PM

A drone flyover of Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory on March 5 shows Tesla starting to assembling the Giga Press at the plant. This is a good sign for the start of production in the middle of 2021.

Tesla Launches Social Media Platform By Company Behind Same Initiative For DNC, Uber, & Starbucks

By Tinsae Aregay on March 5, 2021 - 4:53PM

Tesla has launched a new social media platform by a San Fransisco-based company called Countable Corporation. The company is behind similar initiatives for the DNC, Mayor Pete 2020 Campaign, Uber, and Starbucks.

Tesla Gigafactory UK Talks Gain More Ground with a Minister Backing

By Armen Hareyan on March 5, 2021 - 8:47AM

Tesla signs contracts with Hitachi and Autoneum for Giga Berlin supply

Two Suppliers Already Work on Tesla Giga Berlin Making Parts for Model Y

By Armen Hareyan on March 5, 2021 - 8:38AM

Tesla already signs supplier contracts for Giga Berlin as construction nears to its conclusion and Tesla gets ready to build the first prototype Model Y electric crossover sometimes in May and mass production in July -August time-frame.

Study: Tesla Model Y Most Expensive Vehicle Model To Insure

By John Goreham on March 4, 2021 - 2:51PM

A new study of insurance changes in 2021 points to the Tesla Model Y electric crossover vehicle as an outlier and the single most expensive model to insure.

Tesla Yoke Steering Wheel Under Review By NHTSA ‘To Better Understand The New Technology’

By Tinsae Aregay on March 4, 2021 - 1:40PM

In a statement to Teslarati NHTSA said the organization is reviewing Tesla's use of the yoke steering wheel. For the review, Tesla has been providing the regulatory agency with more information about the safety of the feature.

Considering a VW ID.4? Here's Why You Should Wait Six Months

By John Goreham on March 3, 2021 - 1:49PM

The coming Volkswagen ID.4 is going to be a great new battery-electric offering. However, it has some issues now that VW needs to fix. Don't jump the gun and get one that is half-baked.

Reports: Mustang Mach-E Already Taking Significant Market Share From Tesla

By John Goreham on March 3, 2021 - 11:51AM

Independent investor groups are watching to see how the new Ford Mustang Mach-E will impact Tesla's market share. Early indications are that the Mustang Mach-E is taking sales directly away from Tesla.

Everything You Need To Know About DIY Electric Vehicle Charger Installation

By John Goreham on March 3, 2021 - 11:02AM

You just spend tens of thousands of dollars on a new electric vehicle. Your next task is to get a wall charger up and working. Please step back from the Home Depot webpage. Here's why.

Small images courtesy of the Mfg. Chart by John Goreham

These EVs Declined In Sales In America After Range Improvements: Leaf, Bolt, Model 3

By John Goreham on March 3, 2021 - 9:57AM

One would assume that increasing the range of an electric vehicle would boost sales and deliveries. Actually, the opposite has happened. Here’s why the Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt, and Nissan Leaf all saw sales declines after they saw battery improvements resulting in more range.

5 Plug-in Hybrid EV Myths Battery-Electric Purists Wish Were True

By John Goreham on March 2, 2021 - 4:11PM

Some battery-electric vehicle fans are passionate about which green vehicle technology is “right” and which is “wrong.” Here are some of the myths they repeat in order to dismiss the effectiveness of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles in meeting green car buyers’ needs.

Elon Musk: Tesla Will Launch FSD Subscription In Q2, Might Be Clue For FSD Beta Wide Release

By Tinsae Aregay on March 2, 2021 - 4:15AM

Elon Musk on Twitter has said Tesla will launch the FSD subscription service in Q2 2021. This might coincide with the wide release of the FSD beta currently only available for customers in Tesla's early access program.

Nissan Wind Tunnel Test Surprise - Wheels Create One-Third of Vehicle Drag

By John Goreham on March 1, 2021 - 5:32PM

Nissan lays out an interesting fact regarding vehicle drag. The body and frontal area have less to do with drag than you might think.

Here’s How Pro Testers Know If A Vehicle Is Good In Winter Ice and Snow

By John Goreham on March 1, 2021 - 12:37PM

How the men and women who do winter vehicle testing determine if your favorite truck, car, crossover, or SUV is “good in the snow.”

image courtesy of Toyota dealer's public webpage

Toyota Dealers Begin To Soften Prices On Hot RAV4 Prime PHEV

By John Goreham on March 1, 2021 - 10:45AM

Toyota dealers gave the brand a black eye for jacking up prices of the new RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle above MSRP last year. The good news is that prices appear to be coming down to MSRP or below.

Tesla China President Defends Vehicle Production Quality After Multiple Reported Issues

By Tinsae Aregay on March 1, 2021 - 8:15AM

Tesla's president for Greater China Zhu Xiaotong gave an interview to China Liberation Daily and Shangguan news. In the interview, he discussed Tesla's quality assurance systems and a whole lot more.

Images Show Work On Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory Battery Plant Might Have Started

By Tinsae Aregay on February 27, 2021 - 8:31PM

A drone flyover of Giga Berlin by Jurgen from @GF4Tesla Twitter account show earthwork being done on a large piece of land. This could be the location for what will be the world's largest battery factory.

2022 Subaru all-electric SUV, 2022 Subaru Forester

Subaru Is Slow Offering All-Electric - Scores High For Climate Change Efforts

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2021 - 8:09AM

Subaru doesn't have an all-electric SUV yet, but they still champion for climate change. See what the automaker is doing while you wait.

Chevy Bolt charging image by John Goreham

Prediction: EPA Will Switch to a 3-Number Electric Vehicle Range Figure To Address Cold-Weather Reduction

By John Goreham on February 26, 2021 - 9:43AM

The EPA’s electric vehicle range estimates seem overly optimistic in winter. Here is why we foresee the EPA making a switch to a three-number EV range format and why it would resolve the debate over real-world EV range for good.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Going To 2 Shifts For Refreshed Model S&X Line Due To High Demand

By Tinsae Aregay on February 26, 2021 - 7:12AM

In a new leaked Tesla memo, Elon Musk says retooling of the Model S & X lines is almost complete. And due to the high demand, they will be going 2 shifts in the production line.

Tesla repair in China is less costly than Mercedes, Audi and BMW

Tesla's New Price List Shows Repair Cheaper Than Mercedes, BMW and Audi

By Armen Hareyan on February 24, 2021 - 8:09AM

Tesla service and repair costs are way cheaper than that of BMW, Mercedes & Audi in China. This is a huge advantage for vertically integrated company like Tesla.

Pioneering Innovation in the Tesla Roadster and Aptera

By Dean McManis on February 23, 2021 - 9:47PM

Yesterday’s leading edge technology of the 2008 Tesla Roadster was groundbreaking when new. But how does it compare to today’s new automotive technology as shown in the 2022 Aptera?

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