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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 286)

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.

By Luke Ottaway on November 5, 2014 - 2:34PM
Though there does not necessarily have to be a battle between batteries and fuel cells, it often seems to happen that way. Toyota has been fueling the conflict between the two technologies through its words and actions, but what does the automaker truly think about the future of transportation?
By Luke Ottaway on November 4, 2014 - 11:04PM
An impressive streak came to an end last month: the current generation of plug-in vehicles delivered fewer copies year-over-year for the first time ever. The main culprit was slow sales of plug-in hybrids, influenced by several factors.
By Aaron Turpen on November 1, 2014 - 12:07AM
The electric Nissan LEAF is still the best-selling battery-electric car in the world and now, with two months still left in the year, it's already broken it's own annual sales record. Again.
By Luke Ottaway on October 31, 2014 - 8:14AM
The city of Indianapolis will demonstrate over the next decade or so the easiest way to make electric cars cheaper than their conventional counterparts, thanks to a clever financing program.
By Luke Ottaway on October 30, 2014 - 9:19AM
The results of the latest annual reliability survey are in at Consumer Reports, and the Tesla Model S scored a rating of “average.” However, it is no cause for undue concern.
By Luke Ottaway on October 28, 2014 - 8:03PM
GM has said that the second-generation Volt set to debut at the North American International Auto Show in January will be better in every way. After today’s press event detailing many of the impressive changes in the 2016 Volt, two major questions are still unanswered.
By Luke Ottaway on October 28, 2014 - 11:15AM
Actions speak louder than words in the auto industry, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. But what if those actions are going on behind the scenes?
By Luke Ottaway on October 27, 2014 - 3:56PM
As Tesla continues to fight for the right to sell vehicles direct to consumers on a state-by-state basis, Model S owners in Minnesota got together to bring the Tesla experience to their neighbors to the south.
By Luke Ottaway on October 26, 2014 - 10:37PM
Though there are quite a few electric cars available today, none are direct competitors of the Tesla Model S. We may see a true challenger from Porsche as early as 2018.
By Aaron Turpen on October 25, 2014 - 3:22PM
Making good on its promise, Nissan has delivered the first of the order for all-electric taxis in Spain's largest cities.
By John Goreham on October 23, 2014 - 6:03PM
A hybrid system with some franchised dealers could be a big advantage for the EV maker in a few years.
By Luke Ottaway on October 23, 2014 - 4:01PM
You may have noticed that gas prices are going down, which is generally regarded as a good thing. However, low prices at the pump are detrimental to the sales of hybrids and electric vehicles – but be mindful of the difference between the two.
By Luke Ottaway on October 22, 2014 - 9:20PM
Amid all the outrage over yet another state’s auto dealers blocking Tesla’s direct sales business model, not many people are talking about the fact that Tesla was not allowed to sell direct in Michigan in the first place, and that the new legislation won’t have much effect – at least initially.
By Luke Ottaway on October 21, 2014 - 11:57PM
Any hopes that the Volkswagen e-Golf would distinguish itself from the EV pack with a surprisingly high electric range were quelled by the EPA as it released the official ratings. The numbers aren’t bad – they are just the same as everyone else.
By Luke Ottaway on October 21, 2014 - 9:31AM
And so the trend of plug-in hybrid conversions of existing models continues. Even Hyundai/Kia is in on the game now, with a recent announcement of an electrified Sonata and Optima coming next year. The most important part may be the sticker price.
By Luke Ottaway on October 20, 2014 - 11:57AM
A big price cut puts the 2015 Ford Focus Electric on par with the industry-leading Nissan LEAF – but don’t expect it to lead to dramatically increased sales.
By John Goreham on October 20, 2014 - 8:31AM
We already knew Toyota's hybrids outsell the entire plug-in and EV market. A new milestone highlights that lead just keep getting bigger.
By John Goreham on October 20, 2014 - 8:22AM
We drive the new 2015 Camry SE hybrid and discover a sharp looking body over a drivetrain that seems entirely normal aside from the exceptional mileage.
By Luke Ottaway on October 19, 2014 - 12:54PM
Even casual followers of the auto industry know that the Tesla Model S offers more than double the range of any other electric vehicle on the market. How has Tesla achieved this? The answer lies in their fundamental battery strategy.
By Luke Ottaway on October 16, 2014 - 2:09PM
Thanks to sneaky re-wording of a bill, Michigan is the latest state to pop up as a serious threat to Tesla’s right to sell its vehicles directly within state boundaries. Here is why this whole legal battle is so frustrating for Tesla and EV supporters.
By Luke Ottaway on October 16, 2014 - 9:24AM
It is not a secret that BMW is making big moves in the electric vehicle segment, particularly with the ground-breaking i3 and i8. It is looking increasingly likely that the automaker will bring plug-in technology to the Mini brand sometime next year.
By Luke Ottaway on October 15, 2014 - 11:12AM
The BMW i3 is an excellent car by nearly all accounts, but the range-extended REx model has an engineering flaw that could prove deadly. Luckily, BMW is addressing the issue.
By Luke Ottaway on October 14, 2014 - 9:21AM
General Motors will have a respectable lineup of electric cars by the end of the decade, as the Cadillac product plan has recently been revealed to include three electrified models to join the Chevrolet EVs.
By Denis Flierl on October 14, 2014 - 8:38AM
The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Dodge Charger Hellcat are on their way out. What’s this new eco-performance technology about?
By Luke Ottaway on October 12, 2014 - 6:29PM
Though it is debatable which is the better performance car, one fact is indisputable: the new all wheel drive Tesla Model S P85D is quicker than every four-door sedan in the world, including the Torque News favorite Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2014 - 2:39PM
Elon Musk has introduced his new Tesla P85D with dual motors, all wheel drive and the most impressive performance specifications in the electric vehicle segment, but while the Elon’s big surprise most certainly rocks the EV world – the high powered Model S still falls short of the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat while costing almost twice as much.
By Luke Ottaway on October 10, 2014 - 1:23AM
Well, well, well. Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk had the hype machine on full power since last week’s suggestive tweet about unveiling the “D,” and certainly didn’t disappoint. Even the correct predictions underestimated the wow factor of Thursday night’s big reveal.
By Luke Ottaway on October 9, 2014 - 3:45PM
Plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells...which of these technologies, if any, will win the future? Volkswagen’s view is a bold one.
By Luke Ottaway on October 8, 2014 - 10:12AM
Recent comments by Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne inspired us to address a very important but often unasked question: must electric vehicles duplicate the characteristics of their gasoline competitors to reach the mass market?
By Luke Ottaway on October 7, 2014 - 1:06PM
Like other luxury automakers, Tesla Motors now has revealed plans for a certified pre-owned program that would allow it to make money off its vehicles more than once, and with much higher margins the second and third time around.