Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 236)

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.

Toyota named most admired company, but where does Tesla rank?

Toyota Is Named A Most Admired Automotive Company By Fortune Magazine - Where Does Tesla Rank?

By John Goreham on January 25, 2018 - 9:21AM

Fortune Magazine's panel of business experts compiled this list of most admired companies. Toyota is the second-ranked automotive company, where do you guess Tesla ranks?

I.D. family bumps e-Golf from Volkswagen lineup

By Marc Stern on January 24, 2018 - 8:11PM

Volkswagen plans to phase out the e-Golf as the automaker continues work on its 8th Generation Golf. The reason for the phaseout is VW's new I.D. electric family. The three-model lineup will have a fully electric hatchback, taking the space used the e-Golf. VW execs say there's no need for two hatchbacks in the same segment.

5 Changes Tesla Should Make To Stay Ahead of Byton

By Armen Hareyan on January 24, 2018 - 5:00PM

Recently at CES 2018 the most surprising and impressive unveiling belonged to Byton, a Chinese-based company with offices in Europe and the United States. There are 5 things Byton has that Tesla doesn't have and it would be good if Tesla at least thought about them.

Used Tesla model 3 for Sale at a lower price

Used Model 3 Cars Are For Sale and The Prices Range From 59 to $102K

By Armen Hareyan on January 24, 2018 - 12:31PM

Used Tesla Model 3 cars are already popping up for sale on Autotrader and the prices are dropping. This man got his Model 3 from Tesla and put it up for sale two days later.

These 19 Companies Together Have Ordered At least 375 Tesla Semi Trucks

By Armen Hareyan on January 23, 2018 - 4:57PM

Well-known multinational companies are lining up to be allowed to buy Tesla's new electric truck.

Tesla Police Blotter - Police Say Tesla Employee That Crashed New Model 3 Arrested For Alleged Drunk Driving

By John Goreham on January 23, 2018 - 2:21PM

Police In California had to pull a crashed Model 3 out of a creek. The additional crime they arrested the employee for.

Man arrested by police for drunk driving blames Tesla Autopilot.

Tesla Police Blotter News: Man In Arrested In Tesla For Allegedly Driving Drunk Said Car Was On Autopilot

By John Goreham on January 23, 2018 - 1:32PM

Police say a man arrested for allegedly driving drunk told officers the car was a Tesla equipped with Autopilot.

Tesla Model S reportedly on autopilt hits parked firetruck.

Tesla Police Blotter News - Tesla Driver Hits Parked Firetruck - Blames Autopilot

By John Goreham on January 23, 2018 - 12:42PM

A Tesla Model S crashed into the back of a bright red firetruck. Guess who the Tesla driver blames?

Honda Clarity Electric Honored as Most Innovative Car at CES Las Vegas

By Parks McCants on January 22, 2018 - 1:38PM

CES Las Vegas is the largest consumer electronics show in North America. Recognized by auto manufacturers as an important showcase for tech innovation, Honda Clarity takes top billing with a unique approach to EV.

Future Generation Honda Owners Will Perceive Electric Vehicles as the Norm

By Parks McCants on January 21, 2018 - 11:07PM

My mother remembers Horse Stables on Hollywood Boulevard back when she was a girl. Me, I rode the last original electric Red Car streetcars in Southern California with my grandmother as a 5-year old. Soon after General Motors with the help of Standard Oil pushed public transportation back several decades. Today, we move back to the future with the electric car.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid, EV, all-electric

Subaru Rated Worst-Performing Green Automaker on the Planet

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2018 - 6:33AM

A new study says Subaru ranks as the worst-performing of all car manufacturers who are ready for the coming EV revolution.

Can a late starter Ferrari cut it on the first try of making EVs

By Armen Hareyan on January 17, 2018 - 4:50PM

Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Tuesday that Ferrari is planning to build an electric supercar, which will be the fastest SUV in the market. It's Ferrari's chance to challenge Tesla, but can a late starter cut it on the first try?

No, Infiniti is NOT turning to fully electric vehicles in 20121.

No, Infiniti Is NOT Going All-Electric In 2021

By John Goreham on January 17, 2018 - 10:10AM

Infiniti's is the latest in a string of terribly worded press releases that have us doing facepalms.

New Tesla challenger from China causes a stir at the auto show

By Armen Hareyan on January 16, 2018 - 9:12PM

Hardly anyone knows China's fifth largest carmaker, but Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) with its electric cars would compete with Tesla, Nissan and European car manufacturers

79 Model S Owners Complain Against Tesla Demanding Compensation

By Armen Hareyan on January 15, 2018 - 9:05PM

Because the battery is not powerful enough, a Tesla Model S doesn't provide the power that the manufacturer promised. This annoys the buyers of the electric car in Norway, who want to have compensation from Tesla.

Alex Guberman speaks with H. Fisker at CES 2018

Electric Car Future at CES: Unveilings, Surprises and Disappointments

By Alex Guberman on January 15, 2018 - 3:55PM

CES 2018 has come to an end but the hype it has created in the world of electric cars is just starting to spread. It is clear that electric cars are becoming more than just cars. They are hi-tech devices on wheels that are connected to the rest of our world. So, it is no surprise that more and more electric cars and EV related technologies are being showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

3 Things This Company Does To Make Bullet Proof Tesla Model S

By Armen Hareyan on January 12, 2018 - 11:18AM

We have seen many modified Tesla Model S vehicles, but this one is unique in its own kind. This is your first bullet proof Tesla Model S.

Why Tesla Model 3 owners complain about interior quality

By Armen Hareyan on January 12, 2018 - 10:24AM

The Tesla Model S and Model X were sometimes criticized for quality in the interior. Beeps, creaks or just a moderate finish. We had to wait and see if that would be the case with the Model 3. The deliveries of Model 3 are currently taking place and this time the vehicle is hit again. Costumers are complaining on social media and on forums.

I Am a Nissan Leaf Uber Driver and I Convert Gas Drivers With Rides

By Chris Holmquist on January 11, 2018 - 9:36PM

If you have been curious about electric cars and unwilling to deal with a clueless salesman there is an Uber and Lyft driver in Portland, Oregon who drives an all electric Nissan Leaf who understands the pitfalls of the archaic model of the auto dealer. Call an Uber or Lyft in Portland and you'll have a chance to feel what driving electric feels like and get your questions answered without the fear of being nickel and dimed.

2 Teslas set on fire in Amsterdam within a few hundred feet by Tesla haters

By Armen Hareyan on January 11, 2018 - 7:34PM

Two Teslas burned down at the Vondelstraat district in Amsterdam last night. The police assume that it was an arson. Looks like those were Model S vehicles.

Six 2019 Honda Insight Hybrid Factoids Revealed with Video

By Parks McCants on January 11, 2018 - 5:56PM

If a picture's worth a thousand words, what's a leaked specification sheet worth? For the second time in two weeks, Honda shares a glimpse of a compact car that will mainstream electric for America’s #5 auto brand.

Tesla Model S Plugged in Recommended Charging

17 Opinions, Including Musk's About Recommended Charge Limit for Model S

By Armen Hareyan on January 10, 2018 - 12:21PM

Your Model S battery is almost full. You only used 10 or so miles because you had a quick ride. Should you plug every night even when it's almost full?

2013 Model S Owners Getting This Letter from Tesla About Takata Airbag

By Armen Hareyan on January 10, 2018 - 11:37AM

"We just got this email. Takata air bag recall makes its way to Tesla MS 2012-13," wrote one Tesla Model S owner on Facebook sharing the picture of this letter from Tesla.

What Can Happen If You Keep Tesla Key Fob in Your Pocket With Coins

By Armen Hareyan on January 10, 2018 - 8:45AM

Do you think the key fob could be damaged if you put it in your pocket with some coins? In other words, could the coins create problems for the magnetic field of the key fob?

GM's 3-Step Strategy To Significantly Lower Bolt Price

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2018 - 8:15PM

How can General Motors lower the price of the Chevy Bolt and make electric car sales profitable. Apparently it has a 3-step strategy.

How to Reserve Fisker EMotion and 4 Considerations on The Full Reveal

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2018 - 4:14PM

Tesla's archnemesis Fisker is making a comback with a 400 mile autonomous EMotion electric car and a Tesla style reservation system.

I Wish Tesla and Nissan Also Had This Feature That Kia Niro EV Has

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2018 - 12:07PM

Finally someone thought to solve the problem of silent EVs. The 2018 Kia Niro EV has a simple feature that solves a huge safety problem with electric cars. This simple feature should be installed in Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, Nissan Leaf and all other EVs that silent powertrains.

There is an Easy Fix For Tesla Autowipers

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2018 - 10:16AM

When getting into your Tesla in the rain, the wipers' auto-setting triggers when you open the door, which proceeds to dump all the water on the windshield into the car and you. Here is how Tesla can quickly fix it.

Toyota shows off autonomous driving hardware.

The Incredible Level-5 Autonomous Driving Equipment Lexus Is Bringing To CES

By John Goreham on January 8, 2018 - 11:32AM

Toyota's newest level-5 self-driving sensor array is starting to look closer to workable.

Clarity BEV, Hybrid market report, Insight, and used Honda Civic buying tips

By Parks McCants on January 7, 2018 - 9:09PM

Everything electric car, with a dash of used Honda Civic, tops our Honda News for the first week of 2018. What technology will dominate in automotive engineering for 2018 and beyond?

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