Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 247)

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.

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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.

The Take Down of the $35,000 Model 3 and Its Meaning to Tesla: Analysis and Opinion

By Al Castro on July 16, 2018 - 2:28AM

Tesla Inc was smart for itself by taking down the mystery $35,000 price for a model version some have long been waiting for, hadn’t yet been built, not sure if it will ever exist, and that they were never really in a position to offer. They need to worry about surviving first, and you do that by making money. Period.

Competitors battle it out in TexasThey are again! Scott Speed and Tanner Foust, drivers for the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross effort, are swapping leads and taking advantage of each other’s miscues to increase the team’s Championship lead. They are also upping their own totals in the race for the individual winner. <strong>Almost Perfect Weekend</strong> Speed completed a near-perfect weekend by claiming his first victory of the year, ahead of his teammate. Tanner Foust, on the other hand, worked hard to

Speed, Foust Battle In Texas ARX Rallycross Event

By Marc Stern on July 15, 2018 - 11:57PM

Scott Speed and Tanner Foust continued their competition as the Volkswagen ARX Rallycross team bumped its way through COTA.

Audi Debuts Factory E-Prix Team, E-Tron SUV at NYC E-Prix

By Marc Stern on July 14, 2018 - 10:07PM

As the Formula E series comes down to the wire in New York City, Audi's factory team finds itself in second place but within an easy shot of number one.

Has Tesla Scared Fiat Into Building Electric Cars?

By Dean McManis on July 14, 2018 - 1:25PM

It looks like Fiat is finally going to build some electric cars after all. For those of you who have been watching the auto industry, it was clear that Fiat (and Chrysler) had been trailing all of the other major automakers in having any plan for electrification of their cars. There was no hint of any interest in building competitive EVs, and in fact their CEO Sergio Marchionne suggested that buyers skip buying their Fiat 500e, because they were losing $10,000 on each one sold.

The Electric Mini Cooper is Finally Scheduled for Production, But I Don’t Appear Excited

By Al Castro on July 12, 2018 - 6:49PM

BMW unveils an all-electric version of the classic Mini - its third electric Mini concept. BMW is tight lipped with details, but the Mini-E BEV will go into production November next year. After 10 years of waiting for a Mini production car, its time has come finally.

Cadillac's Pricing Problem and Buick's Potential Rebranding Opportunity with Velite 6 and Enspire

By Dean McManis on July 12, 2018 - 11:18AM

Velite 6 and Enspire definitely could be comeback vehicles for Buick in the United States.

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

How Subaru’s New Boss Taps Toyota to Rebuild Customer Trust

By Denis Flierl on July 12, 2018 - 7:25AM

Subaru has a new boss and he’s using Toyota Motor to improve quality, bring new EVs to market and most importantly rebuild customer trust.

Porsche's Quick Charge Stations Have Arrived, and They Have a Crucial Advantage Over Tesla's

By Max Marck on July 11, 2018 - 8:03PM

Torquenews has been keeping a close eye on the progress of Porsche's electric vehicle. Like the EV contender Tesla, Porsche has been making substantial promises about future developments. Among these promises was the guarantee of a network of fast-charging stations. Tesla currently has their own proprietary equivalents, and Porsche's late entry puts them behind the game in this regard. Now, however, it looks like Porsche is delivering: super-fast charging stations have begun to pop up.

Maserati’s Upcoming Lineup Includes Electrics. All Photos Courtesy FCA Websites

Better Late than Never: FCA Chrysler Details their EV Plans, Finally

By Al Castro on July 11, 2018 - 7:19PM

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA Chrysler laid out a 5 Year Plan to investors in Italy last month that will be his swan song before leaving in April 2019. Investors were eager to know what his plans were to electrify the entire portfolio. He gave few details other than throwing money and some numbers. But this week he leaves it to his minions at Maserati and Alfa Romeo to hash the details as to how the Ítalo-American auto company will become electrified.

Prius scores high on list of vehicles with most annual miles.

Toyota Prius Scores Very High On List of Older Cars With Most Annual Miles

By John Goreham on July 11, 2018 - 12:00PM

The Toyota Prius is well-known as a high-mileage car. Here is more data to support that fact.

Tesla Concerns: Why or Why Not

By Armen Hareyan on July 10, 2018 - 10:37AM

Regarding the future of Tesla there are both concerns and appreciation for Elon Musk.

What Comes After Chevy Bolt: There’s an Electric GM in Your Future

By Al Castro on July 10, 2018 - 2:21AM

GM’s race for 20 electric cars by 2023 is underway with two concept cars that most likely will go into production. They’re both Chinese Buicks, for now, one is a wagon, the other, an SUV with the potential to become something so much more.

Thanks To Flexible Platform, A New Beetle May Be In VW’s Future

By Marc Stern on July 9, 2018 - 9:18PM

Thanks to the MEB platform's flexibility, the folks at Volkswagen haven't ruled out bringing back the Beetle in two or three years. The platform can be adjusted for any electric vehicle. The I.D. series, VW's bread-and-butter EV's of the future, all feature this platform.

Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Drop In June - Toyota Prius Prime Has Outsold Model 3 Since Its Arrival

By John Goreham on July 9, 2018 - 5:01PM

Despite the hype from Tesla, the company delivered less Model 3 cars last month than it did the month before. On the other hand, Toyota Prius Prime has outsold Model 3.

The RV World Just Got More Electrified with Tesla Semi RV Camper Concept

By Al Castro on July 9, 2018 - 9:43AM

Recently a Spanish designer based in Madrid created a rendering of a Tesla Semi Class 8 Tractor heavily modified to be an RV camper. He then posted it on Instagram. It instantly went viral and caused such a frenzy on the Internet to bring to the imagination the possibilities of such a vehicle that Tesla could make.

Two systems and methods of chevy volt and nissan leaf battery coolants

Chevy Volt's Liquid Cooled Battery vs Nissan Leaf's Air Cooled Battery: 2 Systems

By Armen Hareyan on July 7, 2018 - 8:19AM

Chevrolet and Nissan use two different systems to cool their electric cars' batteries. Chevy is using the liquid to cool its batteries in Chevy Volts and Chevy Bolts, whereas Nissan is using the air cooling method to cool Leaf's battery. They both have pros and cons.

The Hoovie’s Garage Bargain $33,500 Tesla Model S

By Al Castro on July 6, 2018 - 8:38PM

With the introduction of the new executive car, the Tesla Model 3, combined with the dynamic of the aging of the first generation of the current flagship sports saloon, the Tesla Model S, Tyler Hoover of YouTube’s Hoovie’s Garage capitalizes on this dynamic to find an excellent example of a 2012 Model S for a small fraction of the price of a Model 3. Deals are to be had!

I Would Totally Keep My Fiat EV If The Top Went Down Like This 500 Spiaggina

By Armen Hareyan on July 6, 2018 - 6:35PM

Fiat has teamed up with Garage Italia and Pinninfarina to celebrate Fiat's 60th anniversary with this convertible Fiat 500 called Spiaggina. Now someone has to convert one into an E, making Fiat 500e more appealing to electric car buyers.

2018 Nissan Leaf Battery Charging 1200x900

If You Want Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt/Bolt Check Out How The Battery Is Cooled

By Armen Hareyan on July 6, 2018 - 12:15PM

Most people only see the electric cars' exterior/interior and features, but aren’t aware about the most essential component - the battery and how it’s cooled. If you are looking to buy a Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt or a Chevy Bolt you need to know how the battery is cooled.

Nissan Leaf Owners: Beware of a Required Third Charge and if so, Call Nissan!

By Al Castro on July 5, 2018 - 12:31PM

Nissan Leaf owners in the UK are expressing their dissatisfaction with the actual verses the reported range of their BEVs. Some are reporting problems requiring the car to need a third rapid charge during the course of the day. Many feel that they’ve been mislead to request some kind of compensation, prospective buyers have canceled their sales contracts. Could the charging problem be happening also in the US?

The 3rd Gen Beetle Retires, VW Bosses Look For the Next Beetle to Go Old School but in a Sedan

By Al Castro on July 4, 2018 - 9:10AM

When the Third Generation Volkswagen “New”Beetle begins its swan song next year to leave at the end of 2019, there will be a record of successes and setbacks, happiness and sadness stemmed from the iconic halo car’s third rebirth that has defined not only another generation of people as the Classic Beetle did, but also what the next car should be, as that might possibly be their 100 year anniversary model, and what it is for a car to now be a Volkswagen. Especially for the next electric one, Beetle 4.

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