Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 243)

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.

Tesla Model S kicked off Consumer Reports List

Tesla Model S Booted From Consumer Reports Recommended List - Again

By John Goreham on October 30, 2018 - 10:23AM

Consumer Reports closely follows the quality of vehicles. The pricey Tesla Model S is again out of favor.

Installing a roof rack on a 2018 Nissan Leaf

Putting a Roof Rack on Your 2018 Nissan Leaf

By Armen Hareyan on October 29, 2018 - 8:08AM

Robert Ouimet, a 2018 Nissan Leaf owner from Canada, shares his experience of putting a roof rack on a 2018 Leaf and what he has learned from installing it.

All photos from either ChargePoint, Tesla, Electrify America, US DOE, or Porsche Media sites

Attention Electric Car Owners: Here’s an Update on Choices for EV Public Charging Options

By Al Castro on October 26, 2018 - 4:50AM

One of the most frustrating things about owning an electric car is missing the easy dynamic once had by going to a gas station to refuel. As electric cars proliferate and investment money is spent, however, more and newer options, either now or coming on the horizon, will make public charging easier, and in a few cases, even for free.

New Promotional Video Teases Hybrid Next Gen Ford Mustang, or Maybe the Mach 1

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2018 - 5:16PM

A new video from Ford Motor Company that talks about building the future reveals the shadowy car above that looks like a futuristic Mustang with a hybrid V8 and a glowing running pony logo on the grille – possibly previewing the next big thing to come once the GT500 has finally been introduced.

Workhorse Group’s New NGEN-1000 BEV Van now in production.

The Workhorse NGEN All Electric Delivery Van: The EV Delivery Truck Replacement Has Arrived to Out-Match Diesels Out of Existence

By Al Castro on October 22, 2018 - 7:00AM

With half the weight, a 100 mile range, low operational costs, and prices to match a compatible diesel vehicle, Workhorse’s new NGEN BEV truck means the gasoline and diesel delivery van is now on its way to becoming obsolete with an all electric one coming to a local delivery route near you.

Porsche Verifies Mission E Cross Turismo Will Be Built

By Marc Stern on October 21, 2018 - 12:57PM

Last March, Porsche gave some rather large hints that the Mission E Cross lineup would include a Turismo model. That was confirmed during a meeting of top members of the automaker's executive ranks. The new vehicle will reportedly have a 3.2-second 0 to 62 time and a top speed north of 155 mph.

Tesla Pulls "Full Self-Driving" From Its Menu

By John Goreham on October 21, 2018 - 11:17AM

Tesla just pulled Full Self-Driving off of its menu. What does this mean for Model 3 shoppers?

Audi E-Tron GT Aims At Tesla Model S P100D

By Marc Stern on October 20, 2018 - 10:49PM

Here's an interesting tidbit: as you may suspect, automakers like to tease their special models. It's a way of hooking gearheads with the new iron well before the official release of the vehicle. That's exactly the way Audi has been handling the release of its EV E-Tron GT.

Mercedes is first to market with a plug in EV/Hydrogen GLC F-Cell

By Dean McManis on October 19, 2018 - 11:45PM

Germany is serious about building zero emissions vehicles as demonstrated by Mercedes new GLC F-Cell crossover, which will be on sale in several cities in Germany by the end of this month. The introduction did not mention the U.S. market, but there shouldn’t be any reason why we wouldn’t see this fuel cell hybrid here within a year or so after the German release.

New Mid-Range Model 3 - Tesla Just Can't Resist The Urge To Exaggerate Its Pricing

By John Goreham on October 19, 2018 - 4:12PM

Tesla drops a lower-priced Model 3. Like always, the luxury automaker can't just be honest about its price.

The One Thing Tesla Model S Owners Would Like to Ask Elon to Change About Model S

By Armen Hareyan on October 18, 2018 - 8:13PM

If you could ask Elon Musk to change one thing about your Tesla Model S what would it be?

The Bollinger B2 Pickup Truck as Introduced by Bolliger on Their Website

Bollinger Adds 1 Ton Dedicated B2 Pickup Truck to its LineUp: B1 Converts to a Pickup but the Newly Added B2 is all 100% Pickup

By Al Castro on October 18, 2018 - 3:51AM

In a strategy to keep them viable in what definitely will be an intensely competitive pickup truck market with the addition of several electrics by several makers, Bollinger Motors adds a sole purposed dedicated 1 ton Pickup truck based on its SUT it plans to put into production late next year, early 2020.

Buying a Tesla Vehicle Just Got $3,750 More Expensive

By John Goreham on October 16, 2018 - 2:53PM

Tesla vehicles will be costing more as the company's qualification for the federal tax credit begins its wind-down.

Volvo Dares To Be Different With XC60 T8 E-AWD Inscription

By John Goreham on October 15, 2018 - 4:39PM

Volvo’s XC60 has a number of unusual design features. Here’s a quick peek at a vehicle that bucks the mainstream.

2019 Jaguar i-Pace Year 2 Review: Continuing the British BEV Response to Tesla Amongst a Beginning German BEV Onslaught

By Al Castro on October 15, 2018 - 2:55PM

Four years in the making and now its second year of production, the first European full production full electric response to Tesla is a British SUV already on its way in Jaguar fashion toward iconic status. If this represents the latest theater of battle in the cultural British invasion of America between David Beckham, tea and toast, the Mini, Elton John, James Bond, Range Rover, fish and chips, the BBC, Duran Duran, Bentley, the Beatles and so forth, then bring it on!

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

Subaru’s Slow EV Launch Could Pay Off Big in Two States Best For EV Owners

By Denis Flierl on October 14, 2018 - 8:11AM

Subaru Corp is slow to the all-electric vehicle party, but it could pay off big. Two states where Subaru is hot are best for EV owners.

Toyota Prius has lowest depreciation of any green vehicle.

Report: Toyota Prius Models Have The Best Retained Value Among All Green Vehicles

By John Goreham on October 12, 2018 - 2:04PM

Another report validates what Toyota Prius fans already know - Their car retains its value better than any green car or electric vehicle.

Images from the 2018 OC International Auto Show credit: OCIAS Media for main pic and Map, JLR for Al Castro in Classic Range Rover rendering, the rest taken by me, A Castro.

Orange County CA Auto Show 2018: A Preview What’s to Come for the LA Show

By Al Castro on October 11, 2018 - 9:36PM

Although the annual Orange County International Auto Show is the eighth largest auto expo in the world, it’s not the show New York, Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo has. What the show does do, however, is it gives you quality time for serious car shopping, and for us all a preview of the chicks to hatch without giving away the auto henhouse. That’s what the annual LA Auto Show is for, just eight weeks and 30 miles way.

Hyundai's 2019 Kona Electric With 258 Mile Range May Shake Up The Affordable EV Market

By John Goreham on October 11, 2018 - 1:14PM

Hyundai's new Kona melds crossover usability with long EV range. What took so long?

Tesla stock is down $100 per share from one year ago.

Tesla Stock Trading About $100 Per Share Lower Than This Time One Year Ago

By John Goreham on October 10, 2018 - 7:36PM

Tesla's stock has been up and down recently depending upon Elon Musk's state of agitation. A quick look at the trends is not pretty.

Rivian Auto, BEV Pickup R1T and SUV R1S: So Secretive Rivian is becoming the CIA MI6 of the Automotive World!

By Al Castro on October 9, 2018 - 3:23PM

Shhh. (Whisper). Have you ever seen a Rivian? In a way I hope not. Be careful if you have. At this stage don’t tell anyone. The electric truck startup might have to execute you for being exposed to company secrets moments away from their LA Auto Show reveal!

New Toyota recall may validate some Prius concerns.

Does Newest Prius Recall Validate Toyota Dealer's Stop-Sale And Lawsuit?

By John Goreham on October 9, 2018 - 12:53PM

Toyota is recalling the Prius for the third time for the same issue. An earlier story on this topic now seems timely.

Nissan's ProPILOT Assist Wins Praise for Keeping Driver Engaged

By Mary Conway on October 7, 2018 - 12:10AM

Consumer Reports ranked a number of different automated driving systems and gave Nissan's ProPILOT Assist points for keeping drivers eyes on the road.

The Bollinger B1 BEV SUT 2 and 4 door interior exterior

Bollinger B1 Electric SUT: With a New Glass Panel Roof Design it’s Ready for Open Air and Production Ramp Up

By Al Castro on October 4, 2018 - 9:24PM

Bollinger Motors recently made changes to the B1 with their newly added four door sport utility BEV SUT truck variant that gives the truck a roll cage structure with the doors off if the driver wishes to modify. The removable glass panel roof are just some of the unique features the B1 engineers thought out to make design and production of the B1 as simple and easy as possible to get it ready for soon upcoming production.

Tesla's Autopilot ranked second among leading brands automated driving systems

A New Ranking of Automated Driver Systems Puts Tesla's Autopilot Second - Guess Which Brand Ranked Higher

By John Goreham on October 4, 2018 - 8:51AM

Tesla's Autopilot gets the lion's share of the news, both positive and negative. Very quietly, one brand's automated driving system has surpassed Tesla's.

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

Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid Arrives in Tokyo; Is Subaru EV Coming Next?

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2018 - 7:44AM

Subaru Corp brings the new 2019 Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid to the Tokyo Motor Festival. When will a new Subaru EV arrive?

A Honda fan offers a biased opinion of the 2018 Honda Clarity.

Here's the Most Biased Honda Clarity PHEV Story You Will Read - Tell Us What You Think

By John Goreham on October 3, 2018 - 11:47AM

Here is a story that covers the new 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV from the point of view of a lifelong Honda fan.

The Different Faces of Jon Hall Stopped by Police over His Model 3 Screen

Cop Pulls Over Model 3 for Giant Screen: Here’s the Do’s and Don’ts

By Al Castro on October 2, 2018 - 4:10PM

OPINION: As the Tesla Model 3 becomes less of an exotic out in the American wilderness to soon become a common domesticated pet, its oddness will continue to stick out while its familiarity will acquaint the many verses the few. Until then getting stopped by police for a giant screen on your dash should not shock everyone. Here’s what the do’s and don’ts are of getting stopped by police while we give the cops time and patience, please, thank you, to wrap their heads around it.

Chevrolet's Bolt EV Sales Plunge A Whopping 41% In Q3 But Volt Is Up- Here's Why

By John Goreham on October 2, 2018 - 2:40PM

The Chevy Bolt electric vehicle is dropping in sales just as other electrified vehicles are climbing steeply.

Our review of the Honda Clarity includes some strong opinions. Challenge them.

2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Touring – Here’s the Most Honest Review You Will Read About This Important New Green Car

By John Goreham on October 2, 2018 - 12:07PM

We offer facts and opinion in equal measure here. See what we think of the new Honda Clarity PHEV and challenge our conclusions.

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