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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 200)

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.

By Max Larsen on January 21, 2021 - 2:16AM
After just a few days of teasing, Porsche is ready to launch the new, cheaper and lighter Taycan.
By Mary Conway on January 20, 2021 - 8:09PM
Chevy will unveil the 2022 Bolt and 2022 Bolt EUV at Walt Disney World on Valentine's Day.
By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2021 - 6:57AM
Subaru announced the completion of the acquisition of shares in Toyota. See what it means for the next-generation Forester, Outback, and Ascent models.
By Max Larsen on January 19, 2021 - 1:24PM
A new variant of the Taycan could be on the horizon, and it might be cheaper.
By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2021 - 1:02PM
The all-new 2022 Subaru all-electric SUV is coming next year. Here's what will make it distinctly Subaru.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 19, 2021 - 3:45AM
Tesla has extended the battery research deal it had with Jeff Dahn's Lab. The electric car market has also added two researchers as chairmen.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 18, 2021 - 2:35PM
According to reports coming out of China and confirmed by Reuters, Tesla has begun deliveries of made in China Model Y for the local market.
By John Goreham on January 18, 2021 - 8:53AM
Multiple RAV4 Hybrid owners have reported that the fuel tank refill issue is now resolved following a fix by Toyota’s dealers. Here’s what owners of RAV4 Hyrbids are reporting.
By John Goreham on January 16, 2021 - 11:24AM
In an extended test, one Consumer Reports tester explained why he never had to add gas to the RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid over many weeks and 800 miles.
By John Goreham on January 15, 2021 - 2:12PM
Tesla's Model Y is an amazing vehicle that has the potential to be a very low cost to own green crossover. However, rumors that the vehicle requires "No maintenance" are wrong according to the manual. Here's where the pesky twice-annual service need comes from.
By John Goreham on January 15, 2021 - 9:29AM
The amount and types of ways you can change your vehicle’s powertrain feel and capabilities seem to have gotten a bit out of hand. Here’s a look at one great new vehicle’s modes compared to the same model a few generations back.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 15, 2021 - 2:31AM
Tesla has been asked by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) to recall all Model S and X vehicles built up to 2018. This is due to a memory failure that stops the screen from working.
By John Goreham on January 14, 2021 - 4:11PM
We compare and contrast two similar green crossovers. The similarities include price, acceleration, cargo space, passenger space, and green credentials. Which would you choose and why?
By John Goreham on January 14, 2021 - 12:26PM
Vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover utility vehicle are more practical for towing than are battery-electric vehicles like the Tesla Model Y. Here’s what experts and owners say are the reasons.
By Keith Griffin on January 14, 2021 - 7:07AM
While not an issue in the U.S., it’s major news that Hyundai is no longer developing diesel engines. It's pushing resources toward electric vehicles.
By Keith Griffin on January 13, 2021 - 10:14AM
Expect a more in-depth look at the Ioniq 5 in February but here is what we can see for now.
By John Goreham on January 13, 2021 - 8:02AM
Different shoppers have different priorities. Here is why one green crossover shopper purchased a plug-in hybrid Toyota RAV4 Prime crossover, and why she opted to pass on the battery-electric Model Y from Tesla and the CR-V Hybrid From Honda.
By John Goreham on January 12, 2021 - 9:50AM
Tesla cannot build its way to any meaningful market share. If Tesla really wants to play in the big leagues it will have to acquire other automakers or buy their production capacity. Here’s why it isn't already happening.
By John Goreham on January 12, 2021 - 8:44AM
We calculate Tesla’s current share of the three main global marketplaces that have adopted green vehicles. Here’s Tesla’s present-day share worldwide, in the US, in Europe, and in China.
By John Goreham on January 11, 2021 - 9:14AM
Since 2018, Toyota’s American-market green vehicle deliveries have outpaced Tesla’s by a remarkable amount. Here is a detailed at look at why.
By Keith Griffin on January 11, 2021 - 5:51AM
There are five things Hyundai can learn from a battery deal with Apple that could revolutionize the way it sells electric vehicles.
By Mary Conway on January 10, 2021 - 9:34PM
With products like the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Supertruck heading to market, GM is trying to look more modern. They are transforming their logo to reflect how the automaker is transforming.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 9, 2021 - 2:33PM
Footage of Gigafactory Berlin flyover seems to show Tesla has installed mobile heaters. These heaters are installed in the body in two areas of the plant and might be being used to warm the area for the workers or to provide heat for equipment installation.
By Armen Hareyan on January 8, 2021 - 10:45PM
Recently when I published a video report about Toyota coming with an electric vehicle offensive in 2021, a number of observers doubted Toyota's strength saying GM, VW and Hyundai are more realistic competitors to Tesla than Toyota, when it comes to producing electric cars in 2021.
By Keith Griffin on January 8, 2021 - 6:58AM
If Hyundai partners with Apple, affordable electric vehicles hit the U.S. market that much faster.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 8, 2021 - 6:47AM
After first being announced at the unveiling event of the Model Y back in 2019, Tesla has finally opened up orders for the 7 seat and RWD versions of the Model Y.
By Armen Hareyan on January 7, 2021 - 10:28PM
Walmart is known as a global retail group and controls a large part of the US market. But what many may not know: the retail giant is also active in the field of autonomous driving together with a startup Gatik, directly competing with Tesla.
By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 7, 2021 - 3:02PM
Competition between Ford and Tesla will be good for the consumer. Ford is first legacy manufacturer that can go toe-to-toe with Tesla on most stats, says one expert. Mustang Mach-E's price and range in line with other leaders of the EV segment.