Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 273)

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 3 vs Model S 60: Which One to Buy

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2016 - 2:21PM

By end of April the orders for Tesla Model 3 have reached nearly 400,000 globally by mid April and while Tesla reintroduces Model S 60 at twice the price of Model 3, but cheaper than Model S 70. Who will buy them and what should you do if are thinking to buy a Tesla.

Charging Nissan LEAF or an Electric Car in The Rain: One Thing To Beware of

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2016 - 11:10AM

One of the first questions that electric car buyers ask is can you charge an electric car like Nissan LEAF or Tesla Model S in the rain. This is a much discussed topic in Nissan LEAF and Tesla forums. Here is what owners say and what you should know about charging and EV in the rain. Why you should beware of older outlets.

Tesla Model S 60 vs Model S 70: Owner Perspectives

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2016 - 7:53AM

Yesterday Tesla sent out a press release announcing reintroduction of the the Model S 60. The price is lower than the S 70 and starts at $58,500 after incentives or $667 a month. The range of the Tesla Model S 60 is 210 miles per charge and it achieves a top speed of 130 mph. The zero-to-60 acceleration is 5.5 seconds.

Single Announcement of Suspension Complaints in Tesla Model S Cars Sends The Stock Down 3%

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2016 - 6:20PM

Tesla Stock lost 3 percent after a word came out that NHTSA is reviewing suspensions complaints in Tesla Model S Cars. What does this mean?

Tesla Hot Door Handles: How To Fix The Problem

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2016 - 4:01PM

Tesla Model S door handles sometimes can get very hot in summer. Several Tesla owners have attested to this problem and offered their solutions on how to fix it.

Suggestions and Guidelines From Tesla Owners When Parking Your Tesla in Parking Lots

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2016 - 3:19PM

Tesla Model S has the amazing self-parking mode which you can use for autopilot parking, but when if you are parking your Model S or other Tesla models in a parking lot? Here is what some Tesla owners recommend.

What Is The Tire Replacement Mileage for Nissan LEAF

By Armen Hareyan on June 8, 2016 - 10:23PM

After you drive your Nissan LEAF for certain amount of miles it's time to change tires, but when is the right time for the tire replacement for LEAF?

Mercedes Electric SUV Concept vs Tesla Model X: A Rival with No Supercharging Network

By Armen Hareyan on June 8, 2016 - 4:27PM

Insiders say Mercedes Benz is going to unveil a rival to Tesla Model X in October, an electric SUV concept in Paris Motor Show, but without having a Supercharging Network. What range will it be?

Should Elon Musk Get a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?

By Armen Hareyan on June 8, 2016 - 2:18PM

Someone started a single petition on Change.org asking the Swedish Nobel Committee to award Elon Musk the Nobel Prize in Economic Science. Now they are nearing 4000 signatures at the time of this writing.

How Much Battery Capacity Tesla Model S Loses In 5 Years

By Armen Hareyan on June 8, 2016 - 2:01PM

What do you think what's your Model S battery capacity and how it will do in 5 years? You will be surprised by learning about this survey results.

Tesla Crash Test: What Happened to This Model S in a Parking Lot Charging

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2016 - 10:08PM

Brand new Tesla Model S appears to be hit from the front, while parked in a Las Vegas Parking hotel charging station.

Should Tesla Contracts Nissan To Gain Production Capability

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2016 - 7:56PM

Consider the wait for the Tesla Model 3 there is an idea that perhaps Tesla should contract Nissan to gain production capability. Not have Nissan build the car, but if Nissan took over production capability they could ramp up faster. What do you think?

Tesla Model 3 vs Nissan Leaf: Competition Will Come Down To Incentives

By Armen Hareyan on June 6, 2016 - 1:31PM

It appears that the competition is growing between Tesla Model 3 and Nissan LEAF. Both are popular electric cars and with Model 3's popularity the question is who will be the first "victim" of Model 3?

You maybe driving a fully Autonomous Model 3 in the future

By Jason Cobb on June 3, 2016 - 9:00AM

Sometimes it is what you don’t say that says the most.

The Tesla buffet: 2 reasons why all-you-can-eat isn't sustainable for Tesla Superchargers

By Armen Hareyan on June 2, 2016 - 11:28AM

Tesla cannot keep giving "all-you-can-eat" on superchargers. There must be a nominal cost, big enough to keep people away who could otherwise have charged at home.

Every Tesla Model 3 Owner Will Still Have a Sci-Fi Tesla Car

By Armen Hareyan on June 2, 2016 - 10:22AM

Once the public learned that Tesla will not send free Superchargers to the Model 3 owners, the topic is being actively discussed by many Tesla and EV owners in online forums. Most of the people seem to be disappointed because of the lack of free Superchargers. But here is one opinion, which says "everything is fine," and here is how you will still save more money.

Free Supercharging for the Model 3, Not So Fast

By Jason Cobb on June 2, 2016 - 9:15AM

Elon Musk confirmed Supercharging will not be free for the Tesla Model 3.

Rumored: Volkswagen Considers Building Their Own Battery Factory

By Will Maley on June 1, 2016 - 2:43PM

Most automakers who build electric vehicles get batteries from suppliers like Samsung and LG. But Tesla is gearing up their Gigafactory to build their own batteries for their vehicles. This idea has caught the eye of another automaker.

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Names Best Green SUV or Crossover

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Named Best Green SUV or Crossover

By John Goreham on June 1, 2016 - 9:21AM

The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid wins distinction from New England Motor Press.

Ohio State 2016 Camaro Hybrid Wins EcoCar3 Competition Again

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2016 - 1:41PM

For the second year in a row, the team from Ohio State University was named the winner of the Chevrolet Camaro-centric EcoCar3 competition – beating teams from 15 other universities around the country with their custom Camaro hybrid.

Tesla announces a new Referral Program

By Jason Cobb on May 31, 2016 - 6:40AM

Tesla doesn't spend money on traditional advertising but relies on current owner to help spread the word on driving a Tesla.

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Most Fuel Efficient SUV Ever - Consumer Reports

By John Goreham on May 25, 2016 - 5:13PM

The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid tops the prior two SUV MPG champs, both of which are siblings of the RAV4 Hybrid.

2016 Toyota Prius Tops Every Diesel Ever and Honda Insight - Consumer Reports

By John Goreham on May 25, 2016 - 2:21PM

In its recent test, Consumer Reports says the Prius is the most fuel-efficient vehicle without a plug.

UAW looking to unionize Tesla

By Jason Cobb on May 24, 2016 - 11:06AM

The recent ramp of by Tesla to 500,000 vehicles by 2018 has brought up the idea of the UAW to unionize the Tesla Fremont factory.

Will Nissan Challenge Tesla With New At-Home Battery?

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2016 - 8:28AM

Tesla gets most of the press, but there’s another automaker making at-home battery options for consumers. What is Nissan up to?

Toyota Hybrids Outselling Combined Global EV Sales By How Much?

By John Goreham on May 23, 2016 - 11:21AM

Toyota’s hybrid models are outselling all manner of electric vehicles by a huge margin.

Why I am proud to be a Tesla Owner

By Jason Cobb on May 20, 2016 - 9:38AM

Tesla announces "we will never be a company that by our action does, or by our inaction allows, the wrong thing to happen just to save money."

BMW’s i3 CARB-compliant Range Extender Lands It In Legal Trouble

By John Goreham on May 19, 2016 - 6:08PM

The gasoline generator in the BMW electric car has always had its detractors. Now it is the subject of a lawsuit.

Tesla Raising $1.7 billion will it be enough?

By Jason Cobb on May 19, 2016 - 9:33AM

Another piece of the Tesla model 3 puzzle is fitting into place. Tesla filed a Prospectus to offer 9,577,901 shares of common stock that should bring in on the top end $1.7 billion to fund the Model 3 rollout.

Why KBB Picks 2016 Toyota Prius Over EVs as Favorite

Why KBB Picks 2016 Toyota Prius Over Tesla Model S as Favorite Fuel Sipper

By John Goreham on May 18, 2016 - 2:15PM

Like most shoppers, the green vehicle experts at KBB chose a 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid over an EV. We break down the runner-up list to help make sense of this.

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