Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 220)

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.

2020 Honda CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, specs, features

New Honda CR-V Hybrid, When It Will Hit US Shores

By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2019 - 11:20AM

The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid will first launch in Europe. See when will it be coming for US customers.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek hybrid, plug-in-hybrid, features, pricing, specs

The New Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Has A Steep Hill To Climb, You Aren't Buying Them

By Denis Flierl on September 10, 2019 - 8:17AM

The new 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid has been in showrooms for less than a year but how is it doing? See how many have been sold so far.

How Porsche’s new Taycan EV flagship competes against the Tesla Performance Model S and Model 3

By Dean McManis on September 9, 2019 - 11:32AM

Take a look at where Performance EVs started and where they are today. Also in this story we look at the design and performance specs of the production Taycan, and compare them to the performance versions of Tesla’s latest Model S and Model 3.

Famed F150 EV Railway Ad Perks Up Interest in 2021 Ford Pickup EV

By Marc Stern on September 8, 2019 - 10:10PM

Now that the dust has settled for some weeks, it has become apparent that even gag ads work. The case in point was last summer's ad that touted the number of railway cars a Ford F150 EV could pull. The metrics showed a large spike in interest.

Latest Broken Promise- Tesla Owners Reporting Loaners Discontinued By Service Centers

By John Goreham on September 5, 2019 - 2:19PM

Across social media, Tesla owners are expressing deep disappointment over Tesla's vehicle loaner program.

Peak Tesla - All Three Tesla Models Drop In U.S. Sales For Second Consecutive Month

By John Goreham on September 5, 2019 - 11:01AM

Tesla sales have peaked in America. Here's what the numbers look like and why Tesla is selling fewer cars here now.

The Reason For The Ongoing Success Of Toyota Prius May Be This Simple Thing

By John Goreham on September 3, 2019 - 4:03PM

The Toyota Prius is a 20-year top seller in the green car segment. Could its success be as simple as good business practice?

New 2018 Chevy Volt EVs Sit Unsold On Dealer Lots - Even As GM Promotes 2020 Bolt

By John Goreham on September 3, 2019 - 1:38PM

The Chevy Volt EREV is still available new. Amazingly, some of these Volts are model year 2018 cars. With dealers about to have 2020 model year cars on the lot as well, deals should be easy to find.

As Electric Vehicle Sales Dip, Deep Discounts Begin To Appear On Leaf, Bolt, Ioniq and Model 3

By John Goreham on August 28, 2019 - 11:38AM

Here is where you can find big discounts on new electric vehicles including Tesla's Model 3.

Scotty Killmer about implanting Tesla chip in body

Scotty Kilmer Rightfully Says Getting a Tesla ID Card Implanted In a Body Is Wrong

By Armen Hareyan on August 17, 2019 - 9:47PM

In one of his recent videos, popular YouTube car mechanic Scotty Kilmer rants about a woman who got her Tesla ID card implanted into her arm. Implanting chips into human body is not a good idea. It can bring catastrophic consequences for humanity. Also, how are these people thinking? You can't be one with your car, you still need a driver's license and you can't implant that. Here is what Killmer said.

Chevrolet brings truth back to advertising.

Tesla Take Note: New Corvette Brings Truth Back To Automotive Pricing

By John Goreham on August 15, 2019 - 11:30AM

Manufacturers have been fudging the truth about automotive pricing for decades. Chevrolet's most recent Corvette pricing announcement resets the expectation for factual pricing.

With Chevrolet Menlo Release in China, GM Stokes Speculation About the Bolt EUV

By Steve Birkett on August 15, 2019 - 8:40AM

China's appealing crossover, the Chevrolet Menlo EV, seemingly won't make it to U.S. shores, but it offers a glimpse at where GM is headed with electric vehicles.

Audi e-tron tops Tesla in Safety testing.

2019 Audi e-tron Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From IIHS Ahead Of Any Tesla Model

By John Goreham on August 14, 2019 - 3:03PM

With Tesla's Model 3 testing now underway, the Audio e-tron jumps ahead of Tesla by being the top-rated BEV for safety.

Tesla Model 3 As A Family Vehicle – Thumbs Up Or Down

By John Goreham on August 14, 2019 - 1:52PM

The Tesla Model 3 is many things to many people. But is it a “great family vehicle?”

2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, fuel mileage, Outback hybrid, Forester hybrid

You Will See New Subaru Outback Hybrid Model Before All Electric

By Denis Flierl on August 13, 2019 - 8:26AM

The 2020 Subaru Outback XT turbo arrives soon, but when will customers be driving an all-electric Outback? Look for the AWD model to get hybrid power first.

Can a Traditional Car Guy Choose To Buy a Visibly Economical Car Like The Toyota Prius or Tesla?

By Dean McManis on August 12, 2019 - 7:10PM

Economy cars mean different things to different people, and with EVs coming out that are both economical and quick, it is changing how car enthusiasts view modern cars like the Toyota Prius Prime and Tesla. Especially if you have a long commute each day.

A Big Week for Elon Musk's Bold Tesla Safety Claims

By Steve Birkett on August 12, 2019 - 11:18AM

After a stream of negative mainstream media coverage and a cease-and-desist letter from the NHTSA, Tesla safety claims will be put to perhaps their most important test this week.

First Volt, now Clarity - EVs are going away

Honda Pulls Back 2019 Clarity PHEV & Chevy Kills Volt EREV - Tell Us Your Theories As To Why Popular EVs are Going Away

By John Goreham on August 11, 2019 - 6:27PM

Manufacturers are putting the brakes on some of the most-loved electric vehicles in America. We can't get a straight answer why, so tell us your conspiracy theories.

Why EV sales are up in China and Europe but down for the U.S. Except for Tesla

By Dean McManis on August 7, 2019 - 10:21PM

Overall across the globe, EV sales are up, and the future looks bright. But in the U.S. recent changes in national fuel economy and smog requirements have caused EV sales to drop here. Tesla seems to be the only U.S. automaker who is not holding back, and their growing sales numbers show that many buyers want EVs.

Tesla Tries Adding Back Free Supercharging To Help Slumping Model S and X Sales

By John Goreham on August 6, 2019 - 1:50PM

Tesla is seeing sales of the Model S and Model X decline by roughly 50%. Will adding back a feature help?

U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Decline In July - Affordable EVs Down Across The Board

By John Goreham on August 5, 2019 - 7:52AM

U.S. EV sales declined in July with affordable models struggling to meet half their prior sales levels.

Ecotuned Provides Ford F150 EVs Today With Its Conversion Kits

By Marc Stern on August 2, 2019 - 10:16PM

If you are looking to purchase a Ford F150 Electric Truck and don't want to wait another couple of years until it rolls off the assembly line, you may want to try an electric conversion from Ecotuned of Montreal.

The new Chevy Volt silver color front view

Why the Chevy Volt is Hands Down Better Than the Gen 1 Toyota Prius or the Nissan Leaf

By Dean McManis on August 2, 2019 - 9:30PM

If I were making a recommendation of a car to a friend who was interested in buying a used EV, I would definitely choose a Chevy Volt. Here's why.

Lined up and rolling, Ford's F150 EV Proto Pulls Its Weight

Ford F150 EV Proto Is Here Even As Elon Promises Competition From Tesla

By Marc Stern on July 31, 2019 - 11:45PM

Maybe it is marketing or maybe it is wishful thinking, but Elon Musk of Tesla has promised to challenge Ford in on of its strongest markets, the F150 pickup arena. He has made somewhat of a challenge that Ford may have already won.

Record-setting Tesla Model 3 Road Trip Goes Coast-to-Coast in 48 Hours

By Steve Birkett on July 31, 2019 - 2:31PM

For anyone who has ever uttered the words "you can't get across the U.S. in an EV," this family vacation in a Tesla Model 3 just made it look easy.

3 Areas Where the Tesla Model 3 is a Luxury Car (and 1 Where It's Not)

By Steve Birkett on July 29, 2019 - 6:29PM

WIth early quality issues quickly resolved, the Tesla Model 3 can lay claim to the luxury tag in several areas, although there's still room for improvement.

Ford F150 EV’s 1.25M-Pound Train Pull Turns Out To Be Pretty Easy

By Marc Stern on July 29, 2019 - 3:07PM

The auto world was shaken up a little last week when it heard that the planned Ford F150 EV (electric) would tow more than 1.25 million pounds. It did exactly that but it turns out that, after some checking with a computer, that it wasn't as hard as everyone thought.

Why the Kia Niro EV Takes the Non-Tesla Electric Car Lead in 2019

By Steve Birkett on July 26, 2019 - 11:26AM

Without excelling in any one area, the 2019 Kia Niro EV delivers the kind of all-round qualities that could bring non-Tesla electric vehicles into the mainstream.

Panasonic Very Quietly Becomes A Key Automotive Supplier

By John Goreham on July 25, 2019 - 4:58PM

Panasonic’s impact on the automotive industry is growing rapidly. Here are just some of the ways Panasonic is impacting what you will drive.

Purpose of Internal Camera in Tesla Model 3 Revealed

By Alex Guberman on July 24, 2019 - 6:02PM

Ever since the launch of the Tesla Model 3, we have been aware of the subtle cabin-facing camera located in the rearview mirror. The camera comes as standard equipment, but so far it remains dormant. So what is the latest news regarding the Tesla Model 3 internal camera? AJ McGinnis reports for Torque News.

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