Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 41)

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 Announces “All Cyebertruck Production For the Rest of 2024 is Already Sold Out” to People Who Put Down $2,500 Non-Refundable Deposits

By Tinsae Aregay on January 25, 2024 - 9:34AM

During Tesla’s latest earnings call, the EV maker revealed all Cybertruck production for the rest of 2024 is already sold out. Unlike the fully refundable $100 deposit, 2024 production is reserved by people who put down $2,500 non-refundable deposits.

Image of Tesla Model Y and Model 3 in showroom by John Goreham

Tesla’s Latest Investor Call Confirms the Softening EV Market

By John Goreham on January 25, 2024 - 9:22AM

Tesla has joined the chorus of voices trying hard to explain that the “EV segment” is not as rosy as EVangelists pretend it to be.

Image of Chevy Blazer EV courtesy of GM media support.

Consumer Reports Absolutely Shreds New Chevy Blazer EV In Negative Review

By John Goreham on January 24, 2024 - 8:50PM

In a new review video, Consumer Reports rips into the new Chevy Blazer EV in one of the most negative reviews we have ever seen from any respectable publication.

Ford's F-150 Lighting Honored Again By Edmunds

For The Year, Edmunds Named Ford’s F-150 Lightning Pickup the Top EV Pickup

By Marc Stern on January 24, 2024 - 8:14PM

For the second year, Ford has been honored by Edmunds calling the Lightning Pickup the best EV.

Rethinking Strategy: Why Tesla Should Consider Abandoning Dojo for NVIDIA

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 7:52PM

Tesla should abandon Dojo and just use NVIDIA for its computer chips. Then, Tesla should take the resources being used on Dojo and put them to work in AI for FSD, Bot, and building the compact car.

Tesla Model 3 Seen Successfully Traversing Extreme Flooding In San Diego

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 5:13PM

A Tesla Model 3 was recently seen in the flooded streets of San Diego, traversing the deep waters successfully.

Elon Musk Declares “FSD Version 12 is a Breakthrough” Amid Customer Test Drives Showing Highly Sophisticated Maneuvers & Automatic Parking Functionality

By Tinsae Aregay on January 24, 2024 - 1:28PM

In response to a video showing the recently released FSD v12 doing intricate maneuvers around fallen-down traffic cones, Elon Musk has announced, “FSD version 12 is a breakthrough.” FSD v12 also finally knows how to park at the end of a trip.

It's the Lives Saved That You Won't Hear About That Makes Tesla FSD Special

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 9:43AM

Tesla's FSD is special, and the reason is all the lives that will be saved that you don't hear about.

Tesla Cybertruck Is Coming To China - Halo Effect For All Tesla Vehicles - But It Will Need to be Produced In a Different Form

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 8:45AM

The Tesla Cybertruck is coming to China and will provide a halo effect for all Tesla vehicles. However, in order to produce it, they will need to change its form.

Production of "Redwood" - The Tesla Compact Model Will Begin in June 2025 and Have Two Models - According To Three Sources

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 12:39AM

According to three sources, Tesla will begin production of its mass market compact car, code named "Redwood" around June 2025, coming in two models.

The Tesla Cybertruck Is a Mobile Attraction For Pedestrians And Those Driving By

By Jeremy Johnson on January 23, 2024 - 8:55PM

The Tesla Cybertruck is a mobile attraction for pedestrians and those driving by, among other things.

Image of Emporia EV charger by John Goreham

Emporia Adds EV Charger Installation Services To Its Long List of EV Products

By John Goreham on January 23, 2024 - 4:09PM

Having an electric vehicle charger installed can be an intimidating process. Emporia aims to simplify the process by offering shoppers installation services, not just electric vehicle charging equipment.

The Official Full-On Iron Man Suit Tesla Cybertruck Hits the Streets

By Tinsae Aregay on January 23, 2024 - 12:35PM

Elon Musk is called the real-life Tony Stark and now a new Cybertruck wrap and modification package makes the Cybertruck look eerily similar to Iron Man’s suit. We believe this is the best Cybertruck color to date.

Tesla Dings Ford in a New Commercial – Shows a Cybertruck Rescuing an F-150 Lightning With a Dead Battery Stranded by the Roadside

By Tinsae Aregay on January 23, 2024 - 7:21AM

In the past year, Tesla has adopted a much more assertive advertisement strategy. In line with this change, Tesla has posted a new commercial video showing a Ford F-150 stranded by the roadside requiring charging assistance from a Tesla Cybertruck.

Image of Chevy Bolt charging at an EVGo station by John Goreham

How To Solve the Public EV Charging Problem In Two Simple Steps - For Free

By John Goreham on January 22, 2024 - 3:44PM

Public electric vehicle charging is a challenge with a very simple solution. If America wants to solve the problem of overcrowded and often broken chargers, here is the no-cost solution we can implement today.

Joe Biden Shows Subtle Sub-Communication Revealing How He Really Feels About Tesla - As He Says Tesla Is the Nation's Largest EV Manufacturer

By Jeremy Johnson on January 22, 2024 - 11:00AM

Joe Biden mentioned Tesla, in February 2022, in a rare occurrence, as the nation's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, showing in a subtle way, how he feels about Tesla.

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.

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