Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 261)

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.

Big oil could dominate public EV charging.

Shocker: Big Oil May End Up Dominating Public Electric Vehicle Charging

By John Goreham on October 16, 2017 - 10:53AM

Electric vehicle owners love to tell you how they love living without "big oil." But what if big oil owns all the charging stations?

Tesla Fires Hundreds of Employees - Model 3 Launch Fiasco Link?

By John Goreham on October 16, 2017 - 9:10AM

Tesla just fired about 700 workers. Is this linked to the delays of the Model 3?

Lexus Discontinues CT 200h Hybrid - What Popular Premium Electric Vehicles Has It Outsold?

By John Goreham on October 16, 2017 - 8:50AM

Lexus is retiring the 5-door CT-200h hybrid. A look back at one of the most successful premium green cars ever built.

Toyota beats Tesla to zero emission truck.

Zero Emissions Trucks - Toyota Walks the Walk While Tesla Talks the Talk

By John Goreham on October 12, 2017 - 11:55AM

Much has been said about Tesla's EV mystery truck. Meanwhile, zero-emission prototype Toyota trucks are hard at work in America.

2018 Nissan LEAF, millennials, EV revolution, global climate change

Here’s How a Nissan LEAF Performance Hatch Changes the Global EV Landscape

By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2017 - 11:25AM

A new Nissan LEAF NISMO will generate big interest in EVs. Here’s how it will bring EV critics onboard and change the global EV landscape.

That quirky ‘Green’ neighbor of yours driving the 2017 Clarity FCV has good reason to smile

By Parks McCants on October 6, 2017 - 3:04PM

If you live in a major metro region of California, you’re beginning to see 2017 Honda Clarity driving silently past you in the H.O.V. lane. That quirky “Green” neighbor of yours has a secret, and he or she has several reasons to smile.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, EVO, Evolution SUV, Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept

New Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept Melts the ICE

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2017 - 8:05AM

Mitsubishi will unveil their hottest EV ever at the Tokyo Motor Show called the Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept. It melts the ICE.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, new Subaru EV

Breaking: Subaru to Join New EV Partnership With Toyota and Mazda

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2017 - 7:47AM

Subaru Corporation will join an EV partnership with Toyota and Mazda. When will Subaru unveil their new all-electric vehicle?

Toyota Buddies Up With Mazda and Denso On Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on October 4, 2017 - 1:16PM

Toyota builds a posse to go after future EV sales.

Tesla: Massive Success With Model 3 vs Making Niche Cars

By Armen Hareyan on October 4, 2017 - 12:43PM

Today as I scanning the Tesla discussions in forums and groups I noticed an interesting opinion, which claimed that Tesla will have more success with niche cars vs going mass market with Model 3, despite Model 3's success. Here is the loginc behind this claim and how Tesla CEO meets at least one of his goals no matter what.

Tesla's Advantages and Disadvantages After Every Carmaker Goes Electric

By Armen Hareyan on October 4, 2017 - 11:38AM

Recently one automaker after another made announcements about their electric vehicle plans and it seems that all of them will eventually go electric. If they do Tesla, a clear leader with Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt will have certain advantages, but also disadvantages.

Nissan Turns Over a New LEAF; Check Out the Hot LEAF NISMO Hatch

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2017 - 1:05PM

Nissan has revealed a new LEAF NISMO concept hot hatch. This is one model we hope they bring to production.

Why GM is charging ahead into electric vehicles

By Mary Conway on October 3, 2017 - 1:03PM

General Motors announced it is planning 20 new electric vehicles. What does this announcement really mean for customers?

Tesla Model S Sales Surprise

By John Goreham on October 3, 2017 - 11:40AM

As Tesla's Model 3 flounders, the Model S shines.

Tesla Model 3 Sales One-tenth of What Was Promised

By John Goreham on October 2, 2017 - 10:30PM

Stop us if you've heard this one before, Tesla just missed its delivery promise.

The Tesla Model S GPS Problem, and How to Fix It

By Alex Reichenbach on October 2, 2017 - 11:45AM

Tesla Model S owners have reported a strange issue recently, the onboard GPS is getting stuck in a single position. Moving, not moving, charging not charging, the car on the GPS display never changes positions, even when the car is miles away, assumable stuck where the problem first occurred. If the owner tries to map a route somewhere the GPS begins it at the perceived point of the car and will not find the car at its actual location to properly map the route.

2 Key features ‘normalize’ 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid

By Parks McCants on September 28, 2017 - 12:36PM

To buy hybrid or go conventional? As the auto industry turns to electrification in the righteous quest for near zero emissions, greater fuel efficiency, and torque, 2018 Honda Accord “normalizes” the hybrid drive and ride experience.

What Happens To Tesla, Nissan Leaf and ICE Cars if California Bans ICE Vehicles

By Armen Hareyan on September 28, 2017 - 10:23AM

California is considering a ban on gas cars. If this becomes reality it will be both threat and opportunity for Tesla vehicles, Nissan Leaf, other EVs as well as ICE cars.

Cross European Tesla Model X Adventure From Norway To Greece

By Alex Reichenbach on September 27, 2017 - 10:32PM

Tesla haters and electric skeptics all like to sight the same arguments when talking about why not to buy an electric vehicle. One of the big ones is “well what happens when you run out of power?” The answer is nothing really. You don’t unless you are extremely careless or unlucky. And If that’s the case well, yeah, you’re in a bit of a situation.

Electric Vehicles Are Upsetting the Used Car Market - Here's Why

By John Goreham on September 27, 2017 - 2:07PM

Electric Vehicles have not gone mainstream yet, but the used car market offers a clue to their future.

Here Are Some 9 New Color Requests for Tesla Model 3

By Armen Hareyan on September 27, 2017 - 12:18PM

New colors of Tesla Model 3 have emerged online, but those are only color requests by Model 3 fans.

Tesla Model S and Model 3 Paint defects from factory

Video Shows Model 3, Model S Paint Defects From Factory, But Is This Really and Issue?

By Armen Hareyan on September 26, 2017 - 7:42PM

When you a brand new Tesla Model S or a Model 3 you don't expect a paint defect from factory. But apparently many new cars have them and only obsessively careful people can notice them.

Toyota moves hybrid production to America.

Toyota's Latest Hybrid Move Just One Of Many That Support U.S. Jobs

By John Goreham on September 26, 2017 - 4:33PM

Toyota's long record of "In-sourcing" by moving work into America continues.

I Just Saw The 2018 Nissan Leaf and Here Is How It Feels To Sit in Driver's Seat

By Alex Guberman on September 22, 2017 - 10:07PM

Do you know how it feels inside the new 2018 Nissan Leaf? Last week at the Drive Electric event in Northern California, I was excited for the opportunity to get inside the pre-production 2018 Nissan Leaf and check it out for myself.

I Am Not a Green Person, But I Bought a Tesla Model S

By Christopher Russo on September 22, 2017 - 3:11PM

I think Tesla fans can be equated at times like that of sharks in a feeding frenzy. They attack with an amount of voracity that can at times be overwhelming. They can swarm with the aggressiveness of hornets. They are quite proud of Model S, X and Model 3 and my experience in this one instance is that it can do no wrong. Sorry to burst a bubble but that is incorrect.

Model S Owners Too See Useful Benefits from Recent Tesla Software Update

By Alex Reichenbach on September 22, 2017 - 10:10AM

Tesla released one of their most useful software updates recently, it’s unclear how soon every Tesla currently on the road will get the update but it has a promising feature many Model S owners will be thankful to have.

Model S Owners Are Unhappy With a New Adapter Allowing Other EVs To Charge at Tesla Chargers

By Armen Hareyan on September 21, 2017 - 9:13PM

Recently there were lots of mentions in the media that Tesla Destination Chargers are becoming crowded and as if this was not enough, now a new J1772 adapter allows other electric cars to charge at Tesla’s Destination Chargers. Not every Tesla Model S owner is happy with that, we all need to adjust and make space.

2018 Toyota Camry vs. Prius fuel economy.

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE Matches Toyota Prius' 52 MPG Fuel Economy

By John Goreham on September 21, 2017 - 3:09PM

The new Toyota Camry Hybrid LE now has the same combined fuel economy as the Prius.

How Long Can PHEVs Hold in Light of Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3

By Armen Hareyan on September 21, 2017 - 11:01AM

Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEV) can hold little longer, but not much longer in light of Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf advance.

Tesla Model S Wave, A Trick Out of The Jeep Playbook

By Alex Reichenbach on September 21, 2017 - 7:25AM

If you have ever owned a Jeep you are probably aware of the phenomenon known as the Jeep Wave. Well, you will undoubtedly be delighted to know that such an action is not strictly limited to Jeeps. Tesla Model S owners seem to have gotten in on the fun as well.

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