Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 255)

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.

Williams Vs Tesla: Employee Files Lawsuit Claiming Tesla Knowingly Sold Lemons to Customers

By Lena Kirakosyan on February 22, 2018 - 9:52AM

A lawsuit has been filed against the Tesla car company in January in the New Jersey Superior Court under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act. It claims that Tesla knowingly sold defective cars to consumers. Tesla denies the claim.

Youtuber Ben Sullins on how tesla handles model 3 issues

Important Issues About Model 3 and How Tesla Handles Them

By Lena Kirakosyan on February 22, 2018 - 9:25AM

Ben Sullins from Teslanomics had to deal with 3 issues about his Tesla Model 3. First, it was the Model 3's screen phantom touche. Tesla replaced the screen. Second, was the clicking near the phone charger. Tesla replaced the console. Third, was the replacement of the steering gear. Tesla was proactive in fixing this and called him multiple times to fix this. He's happy with how Tesla has handled things but not happy with the issues.

Car Camping in a Tesla Model S vs. Model X vs. Model 3

By Lena Kirakosyan on February 22, 2018 - 9:01AM

When it comes to camping in a Tesla this couple says Model S is not as comfortable as the X, but look what they say about the Model S.

VW has a new electric Vizzion as it expands I.D. family

By Marc Stern on February 21, 2018 - 10:24PM

Volkswagen has a new Vizzion for autonomous driving and it will be on display at the Geneva International Motor Show. The I.D. Vizzion, the fourth member of the expanding VW electric vehicle family, is said to be the start of VW's second phase in the automaker's electric vehicle plans.

Model 3 White Interior Actually Looks Very Nice

By Armen Hareyan on February 21, 2018 - 12:02PM

Torque News has covered number of stories about different color combinations of Tesla Model 3, but this picture with a white interior actually looks very good and appealing.

Tesla Model 3 Owner Asks Fellows To Stop Crashing Model 3 Because of Insurance

By Armen Hareyan on February 20, 2018 - 8:37PM

"Can you guys quit crashing your Tesla Model 3s? This insurance quote for my car next week is almost twice what I was expecting," wrote one Model 3 owner on Reddit this afternoon sharing this image of how his Model 3 insurance cost has doubled withing a week.

Tesla Model S Ambient Lights Turn This Tesla Into Something Out of Tron

By Armen Hareyan on February 20, 2018 - 4:47PM

Take a look at this Tesla Model S premium interior ambient lighting that one Model S owner posted on Instagram and Facebook.

The Other Cars Toyota Prius Owners Drive May Surprise You, Sorry if it Ruins Your Stereotyping

By John Goreham on February 20, 2018 - 9:45AM

We polled Toyota Prius owners to see what else was in their garage. The results were eye-opening.

Tesla Model S and Range Anxiety in Grand Canyon

How the Tesla Model S may give you range anxiety, all the way to the grand canyon

By Sashka Avanyan on February 15, 2018 - 7:32PM

A couple from Atlanta decided to take their Tesla Model S on a road trip across the United States and pushed the car to it’s limits in long distance driving. And then range anxiety at Grand Canyon.

Million-mile Toyota Prius driver shares his secrets.

Driver With 1 Million Driven Toyota Prius Miles & Owner of a 300,000 Mile Toyota Prius Shares High-Mileage Secrets

By John Goreham on February 8, 2018 - 4:37PM

Have you ever wondered what owners of extremely high mileage cars do to keep them running smoothly? One Toyota Prius owner tells all.

Chevy Volt and Bolt Are Great Cars, but Why Prius Outsells Them

By Armen Hareyan on February 6, 2018 - 10:23PM

In this story Chevy Volt and Bolt owners tell why Toyota Prius outsells Chevy Bolt and Volt. There are several objective reasons for that and GM must do something about them.

Expert points to Tesla Model 3 quality and safety concerns.

Analysis of Tesla Model 3 Raises Quality & Safety Concerns - "This Thing Is A Miserable Job"

By John Goreham on February 5, 2018 - 12:52PM

Watch as an industry expert picks apart the Tesla Model 3 on Safety and quality. What he reveals is surprising.

2018 Nissan Leaf's Single Move Helps EV Owner Valet

By Armen Hareyan on February 4, 2018 - 1:27PM

The 2018 Nissan Leaf not only has an amazing technology and a bold new design, but also does something with charing that helps the new Leaf owner valet. Actually it will help the EV owner valets too. Here is how.

Waymo 1st, Tesla Last in CA Self-Driving Car Report, But 4 Reasons We Can't Make Hard Conclusions

By Anthony Amaturo on February 3, 2018 - 8:08PM

California just released its 2017 report on autonomous vehicle testing in the state. What does it include and what can we learn from it?

Tesla's Model 3 must hit these sales goals to become mainstream.

2018 Milestones Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Must Hit To Become Mass Market

By John Goreham on February 2, 2018 - 4:37PM

Tesla set high goals for Model 3 deliveries in 2018 and beyond. Here are some key milestones the company must hit for the Model 3 to be the mass market success Tesla has promised.

3 Practical Updates That Tesla Just Made to Model S, Model X and 3 Vehicles

By Armen Hareyan on February 2, 2018 - 10:30AM

What do you think about these new 3 updates that Tesla just made to its Model S, Model X and Model 3 cars? How these software updates improve your driving experience? I particularly like the 3rd improvement in this list.

Tesla just registered 1,262 new Model 3 VINs: Highest VIN is 11,322

By Armen Hareyan on February 2, 2018 - 9:45AM

A Twitter page, that tracks Tesla Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) updates its page once a week and refers to NHTSA's website noting that currently, Tesla has 11,322 registered VINs.

When Will Autonomous Vehicles Become a Reality and How Will They Really Be Used

By Anthony Amaturo on February 1, 2018 - 6:05PM

Predicted time-table shows we will see autonomous cars in our future, but large changes will come in decades because of incredible challenges and complex driving environment. These scenarios illustrate how autonomous vehicles could impact various users' travel

2018 Electric Vehicle Forecast - Winner and Losers

By John Goreham on February 1, 2018 - 1:24PM

We continue our tradition of presenting an annual electric vehicle sales forecast. Call us wrong. We dare you.

Tesla Model 3 deliveries jump in January 2018.

Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Edge Up In Janaury 2018 - A New EV Sales Leader?

By John Goreham on February 1, 2018 - 12:14PM

January could be the turning point for Tesla Model 3 deliveries. Here's the new EV sales picture for 2018.

Don't Ignore These Display Messages When Using Tesla's Autopilot

By Armen Hareyan on February 1, 2018 - 11:13AM

There needs to be better human-machine-interface interaction as people need to quit the "head down" instrumentation nonsense and develop a head-up display, comments Adam Non to Torque News, discussing Autopilot's limitations and drivers' need to keep situational awareness.

Check To See If Your Prius Is On This New Toyota Recall List

By John Goreham on February 1, 2018 - 11:08AM

The Prius makes a rare appearance on a new Toyota recall list. Airbags again.

VW to use Le Mans-winning Porsche driver to pilot electric racer in Pike's Peak Climb

By Marc Stern on February 1, 2018 - 12:22AM

Volkswagen has reached across the aisle, so to speak, as it has hired Romain Dumas to pilot its new electric racing entry up Pike's Peak. Dumas, a former factory driver for Porsche, has experience with hybrids and has done well in enduro racing, winning eight races, including two Le Mans.

Man Drives His Electric VW Golf from Netherlands to Australia Without Money

By Armen Hareyan on January 31, 2018 - 9:06PM

Wiebe Wakker is driving from Netherlands to Australia in an electric Volkswagen without money and now he is in Indonesia, seen in this picture with that iconic, Kuala Lumpur skyline. He is driving a retrofitted VW Golf.

Tesla Model 3 bought for $100K to be dismembered by competitors

By Armen Hareyan on January 31, 2018 - 6:15PM

Tesla's competitors are willing to pay a heavy price for the privilege of being able to try and obtain all the secrets of Model 3. It's for Model 3's reverse engineering.

The New Honda Insight Prototype is a Gorgeous Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2018 - 6:50PM

Honda didn’t announce any real details on the 2019 Insight Prototype that debuted earlier this month in Detroit, but we don’t need hard numbers to know that this is the best-looking version of the hybrid Honda thus far – while also being one of the best-looking hybrids in the US market.

NTSB investigates new Tesla Model S crash that may involve Autopilot.

NTSB Looks At Tesla Crash - Why Can't Pricey Teslas Auto-Brake Like Affordable Cars Do?

By John Goreham on January 30, 2018 - 10:08AM

The National Transportation Safety Board is looking into an accident that the driver of a Tesla Model S says happened while Autopilot was engaged.

How To Bring Tesla Apps To The Top Of The Screen With Long Press

By Mark Newman on January 29, 2018 - 4:25PM

Here is another cool Tesla tip! In earlier versions of the Tesla OS, all applications would default to the top half of the screen. Applications like Media, Energy, and Phone now default to the bottom. If you want an application to appear at the top, simply long-press or touch-and-hold the application icon.

Pilots and Tesla Owners Explain How Autopilot Works

By Armen Hareyan on January 29, 2018 - 9:59AM

After Tesla Model S recently crashed into a stopped firetruck many people started to raise the question of how Tesla Autopilot works and how it should work. As a result, some people started critiquing Tesla for calling its system Autopilot.

Tesla Model 3 Has 5 Key Advantages Over Model S

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2018 - 8:19PM

In this video tech Youtuber Andy Slye shows 5 clear advantages that Tesla Model 3 has over Model S.

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