Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 245)

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's Model 3 EPA info will be one month late.

Tesla's Official Model 3 EPA Efficiency Data Will Be One Month Late

By John Goreham on July 27, 2017 - 11:42AM

Tesla will launch its Model 3 on Friday, July 28th without official EPA energy efficiency data.

Toyota's New 2020 Battery Strategy Shows It Was Playing Chess with Nissan and Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on July 26, 2017 - 10:59PM

Toyota was apparently playing chess with Tesla and Nissan when it comes to electric car batteries, which are going to be the driving force for future EV production. If you don't have enough good batteries, you won't have enough electric cars produced, but there is a question. Now WSJ rumor says Toyota is planning long range fast charging batteries by 2020.

How To Buy Tesla Model 3 for Only $25,000 in California: Cost Comparison

By Armen Hareyan on July 26, 2017 - 2:21PM

California's CVRP project just added Tesla Model 3 to its list of eligible vehicles that can receive additional rebates virtually lowering the cost of owning the Model 3 to 25,000 dollars, but only certain categories of people can apply.

How does very hot weather impact the Prius Hybrid?

How Does Very Hot Weather Impact Toyota Prius Hybrid Fuel Economy?

By John Goreham on July 26, 2017 - 12:25PM

Weather temperatures over 100F can have a noticeable impact on the fuel economy of the most fuel efficient types of cars.

EV Range Vs Quicker Charging: Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf Owners May Prefer Faster Charging

By Armen Hareyan on July 26, 2017 - 8:44AM

When you follow the chatter about Tesla Model 3 or the new 2018 Nissan Leaf all the excitement seems to be about the innovation and range. But I start to hearing more and more from current EV owners like Tesla Model S and Fiat 500e that with current range their EVs have some would prefer faster charging. They would like to have ultra faster charging for the following reasons.

Tesla gets closer to being 100% vegan cars by dropping leather on its optional seats

By Armen Hareyan on July 25, 2017 - 4:45PM

Tesla has made a noticeable change in the options of its vehicles: it is now impossible to order leather seats, except some leathers options on Model 3. The initiative is in line with the vegan measures adopted by Elon Musk since 2016.

Rare Images Show Tesla Model 3 Screen In Action

By Armen Hareyan on July 25, 2017 - 3:52PM

Model 3 Owners Club has shared a unique Tweet showing Tesla Model 3's iconic screen in action.

Toyota Prius Owners Cross-Shop Mainly Toyotas

Bad News For Green Car Makers: Toyota Prius Owners' Cross-Shop Mainly Toyota

By John Goreham on July 25, 2017 - 1:31PM

Toyota Prius Owners almost always opt for other green Toyotas.

New Video Shows Tesla Model 3 Slightly Passing Through Highway

By Armen Hareyan on July 22, 2017 - 8:11AM

You can't amaze anyone by showing a Tesla Model 3 videos or new sightings as this widely anticipated EV is already being seen more and more on the roads of California. Here is another nice tweet video showing a Tesla Model 3 passing through the highway.

Nissan Leaf Owners Discuss More Cons Than Pros About e-Pedal

By Armen Hareyan on July 20, 2017 - 3:00PM

Yesterday, when I covered the news about the 2018 Nissan Leaf having a special feature called e-Pedal I shared the story in few social groups for discussion. Not everyone is enthused about the Leaf e-Pedal and they raise these questions.

BMW i3 User Investigates Where The Heat Is Going

By Calvin Grier on July 20, 2017 - 11:27AM

As I drive my BMW i3 often I think where is the heat generated by the car going and if there is more efficient way of using it.

Rare Interior Pics of Tesla Model 3 Show Tight Backseat Legroom and Nothing Like Spaceship

By Armen Hareyan on July 20, 2017 - 10:50AM

Imgur user Raj Khaitan has shared some never-seen-before pictures of Tesla Model 3 interior, which also includes the back seat. Let us know what you think about the legroom in the back.

Tesla Model 3 Has To Compete With XPeng Identity X in China, Which is $10K Cheaper

By Armen Hareyan on July 20, 2017 - 9:24AM

Relatively new Chinese start-up XPeng before the end of this year will launch an electric crossover XPeng Identity X, which will be nearly 25 percent cheaper than Tesla Model 3. China is a huge market, but Tesla will have difficult time to compete with Chinese startups unless it produces Model 3 and Model S in China to avoid import tariff so it can make its cars more affordable for the Chinese buyers. Let's briefly compare them.

How Will Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates Be Calculated

By Armen Hareyan on July 19, 2017 - 9:32PM

Next week first Tesla Model 3 vehicles will be delivered to their owners and people who have made the reservations wonder about the insurance rates and cost of this widely anticipated car.

New Nissan Leaf Will Have One Pedal and Here Is What That e-Pedal Can Do

By Armen Hareyan on July 19, 2017 - 1:45PM

Nissan just announced that it's upcoming new Nissan Leaf, which is due to be released on September 5, will have the world's first one pedal operation, which is called e-Pedal.

Image of Tesla Model 3 Sighting Shows A Very Finished Center Console

By Armen Hareyan on July 19, 2017 - 9:39AM

Yesterday a Teslarati App user spotted this Tesla Model 3 charging near the company's headquarters revealing several good photos. Here are four observations, including the one about the finished interior.

Rumor Says Tesla To Send One Model 3 To Each Showroom In Following Priority

By Armen Hareyan on July 18, 2017 - 7:49PM

Tesla Model 3 reservation holders hope and expect that they will have an opportunity to test driver their EVs before completing their orders. And there is a rumor that Tesla will soon have one Model 3 vehicle in each showroom with the following details.

VW sets sights on Tesla’s Model 3 with its I.D. series

By Marc Stern on July 18, 2017 - 12:04AM

Volkswagen's marketing campaign for the I.D. electric series is becoming clear as the automaker has slated the I.D. hatch, Crozz and Buzz to take on Tesla Model 3.

Top 10 Reasons Why Tesla Model 3 Will Be Remembered Like iPhone

By Armen Hareyan on July 17, 2017 - 2:36PM

Here are the top 10 reasons why Alex Guberman, the host and founder of Everything Tesla YouTube channel thinks the Model will be remembered as the iPhone of the car industry.

What Would It Take To Sell Your Tesla Model 3 And at What Price

By Armen Hareyan on July 15, 2017 - 11:25AM

As the interest in Tesla Model 3 grows to sky high there is a discussion on Tesla Forum where members and enthusiasts talk about what it would take to sell your Tesla Model 3 and for how much. Some of them refer to the reservations while others talk about the real car which has already rolled off the assembly line this month.

Gray Tesla Model 3 With a Camera on The Top Spotted in Palo Alto Area

By Armen Hareyan on July 14, 2017 - 1:18PM

I don't think we have seen a gray color Tesla Model 3 so far. Here is one spotted yesterday near the headquarters, but what is it on the top, a camera?

2017 Toyota Prius still winning the most sales and awards among green cars.

U.S. News & World Report Names 2017 Toyota Prius a "Best Car For the Money"

By John Goreham on July 14, 2017 - 12:16PM

Don't count out the Toyota Prius yet. It is still winning awards in addition to the lion's share of green car sales in America.

TorqueNews Was Right: Utility Companies Will Pay for Nissan Leaf and EVs

By Armen Hareyan on July 14, 2017 - 10:47AM

Two weeks ago when TorqueNews published a story predicting that Utility companies will pay for the 2017 Nissan Leaf and that could be a start of a new huge trend, few probably believed it. Now we have the second utility company offering its customers Huge discounts on Nissan Leaf. These people will by more electricity from the company eventually, instead of buying gas from gas stations.

Rare Glimpse of 2018 Nissan Leaf Interior and Side Images

By Armen Hareyan on July 14, 2017 - 9:52AM

These 2018 Nissan Leaf images where snapped yesterday in Anderson, SC and the Nissan guys were really nice to the photographer allowing a rare glimpse of the interior, which you can see from the side view image, trunk, front and rear of the 2018 Nissan Leaf. We also have a rare description of the interior.

Elon Musk Jumps the line of paid customers for a new Tesla Model 3

First Tesla Model 3 Goes To Billionaire Rather Than Paid Customer Or Charity

By John Goreham on July 10, 2017 - 4:04PM

Elon Musk just jumped the Tesla Model 3 line ahead of almost a half million regular folks who paid a $1,000 deposit over a year ago.

Tesla Model 3: What Will Happen On July 28

By Armen Hareyan on July 10, 2017 - 11:37AM

After the announcement, pictures and video of the first production Tesla Model 3 all the interested parties, enthusiasts and hundreds of thousands of reservation holders are anxiously looking to see what will happen on July 28. They hope that the Model 3 configuration will open either on that day or earlier.

Tesla Model 3 vs 2018 Nissan Leaf: The Prettier One

By Armen Hareyan on July 10, 2017 - 10:22AM

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk released the first production pictures of the new Tesla Model 3 social media was quickly filled with discussions comparing it to the new Nissan Leaf and talking about which of them is prettier.

First Production Tesla Model 3 SN1 Video

First Production Tesla Model 3 HD Video Apears from Fremont Factory

By Armen Hareyan on July 9, 2017 - 10:24PM

Early this morning we got the first images of the first production Tesla Model 3 SN1. Now, just moments ago the first video of SN1 Model 3 appeared on YouTube.

First Production Tesla Model 3 Reminds of Corvette and Audi (Pictures)

By Armen Hareyan on July 9, 2017 - 6:19PM

When last night Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the first production version of Tesla Model 3 serial number 1 first thing that crossed my mind was how similar is the front to Corvette and the rear end to Audi A7 when you look at the car from a side view.

Tesla Model SN1 Built And And We Know The Owner

By Armen Hareyan on July 8, 2017 - 10:22PM

First Tesla Model 3 with a serial number 1 (SN1) is already built and is going through final checkout, tweets Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk. But he promised something more very soon.

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