Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 38)

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.

First Person to Camp Overnight Inside a Tesla Cybertruck Reveals Why the Cybertruck is the Worst Tesla to Sleep In

By Tinsae Aregay on January 22, 2024 - 8:55AM

In a new video, the first person to spend the night camped inside a Tesla Cybertruck documents the challenges of sleeping inside the all-electric truck. The Cybertruck, despite its size, is sadly the worst Tesla to camp in.

Exclusive Report of FSD 12 Going Out to Non Tesla Employees: "You Can Tell It Was Trained To Mimic Humans"

Exclusive Report of FSD 12 Going Out to Non Tesla Employee: "You Can Tell It Was Trained To Mimic Humans"

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2024 - 9:55PM

Tesla FSD 12 (using only neural nets) is being released to non Tesla employees, and the first feedback on it is that you can tell it was trained to mimic humans. We have an exclusive first look.

Stellantis Says at Least Eight Different Vehicles Will Ride on Its Versatile New EV Platform

By Mary Conway on January 21, 2024 - 8:09PM

Stellantis is hoping to shave some of its costs of switching to EVs by building a new EV platform that can underpin everything from cars to SUVs.

Henry Ford Is Rolling In His Grave Over Ford Announcing Cuts To Lightning EV Production: Tesla Gains Lead In EV Trucks

Henry Ford Probably Wouldn't Be Happy For Ford Announcing Cuts To Lightning EV Production: Tesla Gains Lead In EV Trucks

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2024 - 5:18PM

Henry Ford probably wouldn't be happy if he knew that Ford was cutting production of its Lightning EV truck production. This only gives Tesla a bigger lead in EV trucks.

HUGE Tesla Light Show In Israel With Over 700 Teslas - In Impressive Display

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2024 - 2:59PM

There was a huge light show in Israel recently with over 700 Teslas. This shows Tesla and its superior technology in action.

What Happens If There Is An Emergency When Your Tesla Is At 5% Battery?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2024 - 12:30PM

A common question about Tesla's is what to do if your Tesla is at 5% battery, and you have an emergency. Here is the answer.

Kia Sorento PHEV and Niro EV in winter settings

Norway Called, And They Want Us To Stop Freaking Out About EVs And Winter

By Justin Hart on January 21, 2024 - 6:27AM

There’s been a lot of chatter lately in US media about electric vehicles (EVs), especially Teslas in Chicago, becoming inoperable due to cold temperatures. While EVs do require extra care in extreme cold, they can handle it fine, just ask the Norwegians.

2024 Jeep and Ram Fans Will Soon Be Able to Rent Their Vehicles From SIXT

By Mary Conway on January 20, 2024 - 9:11PM

A multi-billion dollar deal means that SIXT will buy 250,000 Stellantis vehicles to use in their rental fleets worldwide.

Ford Has Solid Advice For Driving Your EV In The Bitter Cold

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2024 - 7:13PM

While there were drivers out there who knew how to maneuver their EVs in the cold there were many more who didn’t. Ford has come up with some tips that, if you follow them, you will have no problems in this winter’s super-cold weather.

EV Battery Costs - Dropping Faster Than Predicted Even By Tony Seba

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2024 - 4:07PM

Battery costs for EVs are dropping faster than expected, as CATL and BYD are producing them for as low as $56/kWh. Over time, this could translate to even cheaper batteries over the coming years and decades.

Hybrids Are Glorified Gas Cars - Dead on Arrival In a Scaled Up EV Environment

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2024 - 3:46PM

A hybrid or PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) is simply a glorified gas car - and at the point EVs scale up and are the dominant vehicle, they are dead on arrival.

Toyota's Stealthy EV Move: Scotty Kilmer Says Harley Hack Can Electrify The Industry

By Armen Hareyan on January 20, 2024 - 3:27PM

In a new video, Scotty Kilmer discusses Toyota's announcement about bringing manual transmissions to electric vehicles. He believes it's a logical move that other car companies should follow, but they're hesitant due to the transmission's cost and weight.

Tesla's Exigent Job and Why People Choose Hybrid Cars Like Toyota Prius vs EVs

By Armen Hareyan on January 20, 2024 - 2:29PM

Tesla investor and blogger Sawyer Merritt on X writes about some good reasons why he thinks some people choose hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius over electric vehicles and says Tesla could absolutely do a better job in one particular area with people.

Getting Launched In An Original Tesla Roadster - The Moment That Changed Everything For Me About Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2024 - 11:19AM

In May 2015, I experienced my first Tesla ride and "launch" in an original Tesla Roadster. This was the moment that change everything for me in regard to Tesla.

2011 Nissan LEAF EV, 2017 Chevrolet Volt PHEV, 2018 Tesla Model 3 EV, 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV

US States, Cities And Counties Can Lower The Effective Price Of Many EVs and PHEVs Below $35,000

By Justin Hart on January 19, 2024 - 9:39PM

In the US, the federal government offers up to $7,500 off on some electric vehicles (EVs), which makes them more affordable. In some states, cities and counties there are additional incentives, saving buyers hundreds to several thousand dollars more.

This Woman Cooked Seafood In Her Tesla With White Seats - Genius Idea Or Stain Waiting To Happen?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2024 - 6:11PM

A woman was seen recently cooking food in her Tesla with white seats. Is this a genius idea or a stain waiting to happen?

Zack JerryRigEverything Uncovers How Many Miles a Tesla Cybertruck Can Travel While Towing 11,000 lbs in the Cold

By Tinsae Aregay on January 19, 2024 - 12:42PM

Zack Nelson from the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has conducted an experiment to determine how far the Cybertruck is able to drive while towing its max payload capacity of 11,000 lbs in the cold.

Tesla Superchargers Have Saved the EV Industry - What Makes Them Better

Tesla Superchargers Have Rescued the EV Industry - What Makes Them Better

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2024 - 11:05AM

Thank God, Tesla Superchargers have saved the EV industry, and there are several reasons why this is.

People Can't Use Level 2 Chargers, They Have Pros and Cons

By Armen Hareyan on January 19, 2024 - 9:48AM

Some people say people rely on Tesla Superchargers instead of using the Level 2, but they really can't use them in the cold as those chargers have big pros and cons.

The Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Shows Up In The UK But It’s Not For U.S. Customers

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2024 - 9:33AM

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek was announced for the UK, but it's significantly different than the U.S. specification model. Check out the all-new European model and why it's not sold in North America.

Ford Expands Mustang Mach-E Line With GT Bronze Appearance Package

By Marc Stern on January 18, 2024 - 9:12PM

Though it could have just rested on its laurels, Ford has decided to expand its Mustang Mach-E line with the new Bronze Appearance Package,

Jeep is Teasing the Arrival of its First BEV - The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S

By Mary Conway on January 18, 2024 - 8:33PM

The Wagoneer's will have an impressive smaller sibling. Jeep is promising we'll see the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S BEV later this year.

Image of Nissan Leaf in winter by John Goreham

Ten Years of Testing EVs In Winter - Here’s the Truth

By John Goreham on January 18, 2024 - 5:00PM

I have tested electric vehicles from nearly every brand for over a decade in harsh winter conditions. Here are the truths, the lies, and the myths about how EVs work in winter clarified.

A Man With Only a Few Months to Live Receives His Dying Wish of Driving a Cybertruck – Tesla Sends Out an Engineer 800 Miles to Fulfill His Dream

By Tinsae Aregay on January 18, 2024 - 12:53PM

Tesla has sent out an engineer who drove 800 miles to fulfill the wishes of a man with terminal cancer with only 3 to 12 months to live. The man is seen with a big smile as he gets his wish to experience the Cybertruck before he passes away.

Jim Cramer Says Tesla Will Be the First To Fall This Year: Congratulations To All Tesla Investors, 2024 Should Be a Banner Year

By Jeremy Johnson on January 18, 2024 - 10:10AM

Jim Cramer just went on the air and said that Tesla will be the first to fall in 2024. You can usually expect the opposite to happen of what he says - congratulations to all Tesla investors, this should be a banner year.

Sawyer Merritt "Cools" the EV Winter of Discomfort Debate With Practical Truths

By Jeremy Johnson on January 17, 2024 - 10:32PM

Lately, there has been quite a bit of FUD with EVs and the cold. Sawyer Merritt went on CNBC to quell this FUD with the practical truth and reality of EVs.

Tesla Does Enormous Price Cut On Model Y In Europe For Nearly $5,500 - Is a Demand Lever or Project Juniper the Cause?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 17, 2024 - 8:37PM

Tesla slashed prices in Europe for the Model Y recently, by almost $5,500. Did Tesla do this because of demand, or because of upcoming changes to the Model Y for Project Juniper?

Teslas in Tundra Time: Don't Let Winter Chill Your Electric Dreams

By Armen Hareyan on January 17, 2024 - 6:03PM

Autoline has a Tesla point: the media is going ga-ga over problems charging EVs in bitter winter weather. But you never hear about these problems in Norway, Sweden, or Finland even though they have the highest per capita EV ownership in the world.

Image of Tesla Model 3 courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Panicked Automakers Slash EV Prices In Race to Bottom of the Market - Now It’s Global

By John Goreham on January 17, 2024 - 5:14PM

EV makers have been dropping prices and adding cash-on-the-dash incentives to move them off lots. Now, the international markets are starting to see the effects of slowing EV demand.

How CATL and BYD Pushing Battery Costs Down Electrifies Tesla's Future

By Armen Hareyan on January 17, 2024 - 12:33PM

There is a price war going on between Tesla battery supplier CATL and BYD. They are pushing battery costs and the prices are falling. This is going to further electrify Tesla's future.

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