Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 241)

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.

IIHS compares Tesla's Autopilot to competitors' systems

IIHS Compares Tesla's Driver Automation To BMW's, Mercedes', & Volvo's - How'd Tesla Do?

By John Goreham on August 7, 2018 - 4:15PM

IIHS has completed an initial study of Tesla's Autopilot and level 2 driver automation systems. Here's how Tesla compared.

Did Elon Musk really say Tesla might go private?

Trading of Tesla Stock Halted After Apparent Tweet From Musk About Taking Tesla Private - No Word From Musk Confirming or Denying Validity

By John Goreham on August 7, 2018 - 2:42PM

After tweets appeared on Elon Musk's twitter account about possibly taking the company private, confusion ensues. Trading halted.

e.Home e-Camper exterior, truck cab by Iveco

e.Home Offers an e-Solution to Long Term Off-Grid Camping: Solar Electric

By Al Castro on August 6, 2018 - 2:04AM

We continue our series of reports on EV camping, an industry taking off like wildfire in both the retirement and surprisingly Millennial demographics. In this story I will address the challenges of what EV campers face once they get to their camp site.

Harley Davidson Electric Motorcycle - Large 1200x900

Harley Davidson Caves to Millennials with EV Motorcycles

By Al Castro on August 3, 2018 - 11:05AM

Finding themselves in the same situation they were ironically in back in the 1970’s facing record loses toward bankruptcy, Harley Davidson, the storied motorcycle company had to swallow some bitter reality medicine and face up to changing times with a younger generation that the company turned off with motorcycles their fathers rode, and their Millennial sons (and daughters) never liked. And now here comes the Harley Davidson electric motorcycle.

Nissan NV Electric Camper (top) and VW Buzz ID Bus (bottom)

Limited EV Camper Market Options Makes Tesla Create a Camper Mode for its Cars

By Al Castro on August 2, 2018 - 10:24AM

With all the fast paced changes occurring in the EV world from a Tented Model 3 to a Class 8 Mighty Tesla Semi RV Camper coached by Instagram, has unfortunately left EVers with an inescapable reality: this summer they’re left short handed with few camping vehicle options. What’s presently selling they’re not selling them here in the states. And Teslarites are taking the matter into their own hands.

Prius Prime continues to be top-selling affordable electric vehicle.

Toyota Prius Prime Solidifies Lead In Affordable U.S. EV Sales With Impressive Staying Power

By John Goreham on August 1, 2018 - 1:31PM

The Toyota Prius Prime continues to out-sell every other affordable EV. However, its steady domination in the affordable EV class is overshadowed by Tesla's Model 3 sales news.

Tesla Model 3 deliveries double in July.

Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Leap Ahead In July Offering New Hope For Fans and Reservation Holders

By John Goreham on August 1, 2018 - 1:02PM

Tesla Model 3 deliveries more than double after two months at the same level.

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Deciding Factors Whether Honda's New Urban EV Will Win People's Hearts

By Dom Kabas on July 31, 2018 - 12:01PM

Despite Tesla being busy sorting out their Model 3 production issues, electrified vehicle sales figures, especially driven by plug-in market, keep setting consecutive records in U.S. This month Honda Motors announced Honda Urban EV Concept was named ‘The Best Concept Car’ in the 2018 Car Design Award honors, as part of the Turin Motor Show. Honda might have a trick up its sleeve - Urban EV Concept is stylish and may become an EV people would actually want to buy.

Second Toyota Zero Emissions Semi Enters Service In LA

By John Goreham on July 30, 2018 - 8:52PM

One of the dirtiest types of vehicle operations is drayage. Here's how Toyota's zero-emissions semis are making a difference.

Mystery Device Can Unlock and Start Your Car: Secure Your Car

By Al Castro on July 30, 2018 - 8:23AM

Electronic key fob identity theft is becoming a real security concern for a number of car drivers. Beware of this and secure your car key fob to prevent break-in and GTA.

Porsche Hits a Few Cones Readying up Taycan Production

By Al Castro on July 30, 2018 - 8:21AM

The first all electric Porsche since 1897 is having ramp up production issues but so far Taycan is on schedule with an assembly line timeline of 2019. Taycan will be Porsche’s first production all electric car and the second electric Porsche ever made, since the sports car company founder Ferdinand Porsche built the last one himself, the P1 which was the first Porsche ever built.

With Polestar 2 the “Model 3 Killer” it Begs to Ask What Kind of Brand is Polestar and Can’t this Just be a Volvo?

By Al Castro on July 26, 2018 - 11:42PM

Polestar unveils it’s second model, this time instead of a coupe it’s a sedan in the same segment as Tesla Model 3 with specs to take it on, but wonder if it matches the corporate objective of a performance brand.

Tesla Stock Comparison To GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda 1 Year After Model 3 Arrived

By John Goreham on July 26, 2018 - 5:19PM

Tesla delivered the first Model 3 cars to owners one business year ago today. Here's how Tesla stock has done in that year compared to the market and compared to Tesla's peers.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in-hybrid, new Subaru EV

Subaru Has One Glaring Hole; How They Will Tap Toyota To Fill It

By Denis Flierl on July 25, 2018 - 8:39AM

Subaru has one glaring hole in their lineup. See how they will tap Toyota Motor to fill it.

char.gy's CEO Founder Shares The Secrets of Future EV Charging with Torque News

By Al Castro on July 24, 2018 - 10:58PM

Electric car ownership will remain a charging station sticking point for urban and apartment dwellers, as fingerpointing tries to blame who is responsible for setting up public and fast charging stations across the US. In the UK, local governments are requiring the installation of open access points for public charging. This is the kind of charging where a payment method is not required on demand at site. A UK EV charging company called char.gy is about to change all of this on both sides of the big lake.

Tesla Lookback - One Year Since Model 3 Launched What Has Changed For the Better & the Worse

By John Goreham on July 23, 2018 - 6:16PM

The first Tesla Model 3 cars were delivered a year ago. We look back at Tesla's year including stock performance, business volume, Model 3 launch, and much more.

If Tesla Does These Things It Can Probably Lower The Price of Model 3

By Armen Hareyan on July 23, 2018 - 4:38PM

Many people start realizing that the 35,000 Model 3 was just a good promo from Tesla. We haven't seen the Model 3 at that price point and people are wondering if this was somewhat misleading. But let's be proactive. What can Tesla do to offer a Model 3 at 35,000 dollar price point?

The Microlino Gives New Micro to Word Micro While in the Footsteps of Isetta

By Al Castro on July 23, 2018 - 3:10PM

From the Swiss makers of the Micro Kickboard Scooter that’s either been terrorizing or taking 80 countries by storm, comes this: the ultra tiny Italian built Microlino micro EV car. It goes into production and they’re taking orders about now, deliveries to be taken sometime next year. Loosely based on and perhaps inspired by the mid-last century BMW Isetta, it takes the whole concept of “bubble cars” or microcars to another level started by SmartforTwo.

For Safety and Security an Armored Tesla Model S Is The Way To Go

By Al Castro on July 22, 2018 - 8:16PM

International Armoring is offering an aftermarket armored anti ballistic and bioweapon package for the Tesla Model S, in different levels of protection. A good armored vehicle needs to do two things: protect, and look stock. This package seems to do both.

Fur Flying at VW as the U.S., Wolfsburg Square Off on I.D. Family Production

By Marc Stern on July 22, 2018 - 5:09PM

Though it is not known officially whether the feathers are flying at VW over the new I.D. family of cars, one can infer it by looking at the statements of Hinrich Woebcken, chief of VW of America, and someone at Wolfsburg who made a statement contrary to the U.S. chief.

Why Marchionne Had To Go Anyway Despite Illness: The Era of Jeep Begins

By Al Castro on July 22, 2018 - 1:45AM

Let me start off at bat: Don Marchionne is a great man. Period. I didn’t agree with him with his paltry 5 year electrification plan for FCA Group, but with his expedited departure, we can now look back with definitive successes and failures. This is how the Era of Sergio Marchionne came to an end, and the Era of Jeep begins as the dominant force in the car industry, perhaps to equal that of Goliath General Motors, now that Jeep takes the world stage.

Tesla Model 3 Red Color 1200x900 front view

No Question Tesla Can Build Nice Car, What Matters Is Can It Do It at 35K$ Price Point?

By Armen Hareyan on July 21, 2018 - 3:09PM

A new analysis from the Business Insider says "a tsunami of money could be headed Tesla's way in the next year - and that’s bad news for the bears." Let's look at Tesla's chances.

Here’s 2 for the Road in 2019: Tesla to Put Roadster 2 and Mighty Semi into Production

By Al Castro on July 20, 2018 - 8:13AM

In an unusual nighttime announcement during the week after the American markets closed, Tesla said it was setting 2019 production dates for two all new vehicles, one coming as a surprise. With the launch of the second generation Roadster and the surprise production of Tesla Semi, Tesla sets its sights on both extreme ends of the vehicle market, while it battles itself to bring the Model 3 to the global market, and battles insolvency before it beats them everywhere.

VW I.D. R Sets Another Record, This Time At Goodwood Hill Climb

By Marc Stern on July 19, 2018 - 11:10PM

When Volkswagen and its I.D. R race car showed up at Goodwood last weekend, it had only one thing on its mind, another record for the single-seat electric race car. It did that and then some.

Porsche Taycan's Waitlist Should Avoid Tesla Model 3's Problems: Precautions and Expectations

By Al Castro on July 19, 2018 - 6:41AM

EV customers and fans are holding their breaths almost as if EV fatigue is overwhelming us, while Autocar is reporting that Porsche AG is receiving interest from customers about the new production coded BEV Mission-E, now named the 2020 all electric Porsche Taycan utility sports saloon, that will compete with the Tesla flagship sports saloon, the Model S. But of course we’re all looking over our shoulder at, shall I write it? The debacle surrounding the Model 3.

Report: "Tesla Model 3 Goes From Zero To Engulfed In Flames In 3.5 Seconds"

By John Goreham on July 18, 2018 - 10:26AM

Satirical publication The Onion has us laughing out loud at its take on the Tesla Model 3.

Toyota Prius named a car to buy now by U.S. News

Toyota Prius Name A Best Car To Buy Now by U.S. News Autos - Here's Why

By John Goreham on July 17, 2018 - 1:44PM

The Toyota Prius is a top-selling green car and has a legacy of happy customers. Here's why U.S. News Autos says now is the time to buy one.

Changes are Coming Around the Corner for Nissan Leaf

By Al Castro on July 17, 2018 - 12:05PM

The Nissan Leaf made changes to its second generation model this year, as they’re obviously trying to expand its market for more customers, particularly younger ones with the electric vehicle/clean energy dynamic. By making the Leaf less ugly and producing different variants for specific purposes, not only makes it more competitive against others like Bolt and Model 3, but it may also create a larger customer base, especially a younger one.

Will Elon Musk's Latest Controversy Be a Tipping Point, or Are We In For More Crazy From Tesla's CEO?

By John Goreham on July 16, 2018 - 4:10PM

Elon Musk has resorted to name calling when his ego isn't properly boosted. Just how much weirder can Tesla's CEO's extracurricular activities get?

Porsche Recalls Some Panamera Models To Repair Rear Suspension Link

By Marc Stern on July 16, 2018 - 8:04AM

Porsche has recalled 715 Panamera models to repair a potential problem with the rear suspension.

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