Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 43)

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.

Cyber "Monster" Truck Seen Doing High Jumps at Monster Truck Rally

By Jeremy Johnson on January 15, 2024 - 7:19PM

A Cyber "Monster" Truck was seen recently doing high jumps at a monster truck rally recently. This is the first time a Cybertruck has been made at the size of a monster truck

Elon Musk: "I Am Uncomfortable Growing Tesla To Be a Leader in AI & Robotics Without Having ~25% Voting Control" - Tesla Board, Give Him a New Compensation Package

By Jeremy Johnson on January 15, 2024 - 4:51PM

Elon Musk has shared his view on needing a new compensation package to continue leading Tesla and growing it to multi-trillions of dollars in market cap. Tesla Board - give him a new compensation package.

"Optimus Folds a Shirt" - Tesla Humanoid Robot Seen Folding Shirt In Factory Demonstration - Does This Mean We'll Get Robot Housekeepers?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 15, 2024 - 3:24PM

The Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, was seen folding a shirt recently in a factory as revealed by Elon Musk. Does this mean we are going to get robot housekeepers?

"Elon Was Under Incredible Stress, He Had Night Terrors" According to Ex-Wife Talulah Riley As He Worked to Save Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on January 15, 2024 - 10:56AM

Elon Musk was under an incredible amount of stress, with night terrors and difficult sleep and screams, according to his ex-wife, Talulah Riley, when trying to save both Tesla and SpaceX.

Elon Musk Reveals Tesla is Already Working to Roll Out 1st Major Cybertruck Hardware Upgrade – “Significant Drivetrain Improvements On the Way”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 15, 2024 - 7:19AM

Elon Musk says Tesla has "further Cybertruck improvements in the works to tighten the turning circle significantly." This will be the Cybertruck’s first major hardware upgrade since the truck launched back in November.

New Report - Subaru Just Made A Huge Leap In The Global Race To Electrify Its AWD Lineup

By Denis Flierl on January 15, 2024 - 6:57AM

How far along is Subaru Corporation in the global electric vehicle race? Subaru was once the furthest behind, but now Subaru has plans to be a leader.

New Tesla Roadster Release "Imminent" According To Someone Speaking With Two Senior Tesla Technicians

By Jeremy Johnson on January 14, 2024 - 12:33PM

Someone claims to have spoken with two Tesla senior technicians, who said they are beginning their training for the New Tesla Roadster. Does this mean the release is imminent?

Image of Falken Akimate tire by Andre MacLennan

Early Adopters Report Many Plusses With New Falken Aklimate 4-Season Tires

By John Goreham on January 14, 2024 - 11:29AM

The all-new Falken Aklimate tire is a competitor to the popular Michelin CrossClimate2. Early owner reports and reviews are trending very positively for the new Aklimate. Here’s what owners say.

Stellantis Invests in More Affordable EV Battery Technology: Could Make Vehicles Like the 2025 Ram REV More Affordable

By Mary Conway on January 13, 2024 - 8:59PM

New Sodium-Ion battery technology could bring down EV prices because the components are plentiful and don't require rare earth metals.

Chrysler Intends to Debut New Virtual Cockpit Next Year

By Mary Conway on January 13, 2024 - 6:11PM

Stellantis and Chrysler demonstrated the virtual cockpit concept at CES in 2022. Now it has been developed into a cloud-based reality that will deliver infotainment tech to customers 100 times faster than previous software.

Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, VW ID.4 and Nissan LEAF EVs

Don't Worry, There Are Plenty Of Affordable EVs To Choose From

By Justin Hart on January 13, 2024 - 2:19PM

There are a plethora of high end, luxury electric vehicles (EVs) for sale, and fewer affordable models to choose from. This is a fact, but it doesn’t mean there is an especially prominent lack of lower priced EVs. Actually, there have never been so many!

Is the Cybertruck Coming To China? Rumor Says Cybertruck Is Coming to China As A Store Display

By Jeremy Johnson on January 13, 2024 - 11:54AM

A rumor is spreading that the Cybertruck is coming to China as a store display. Is this rumor true and is the Cybertruck going to be sold in China?

Tesla Deal Of The Week: A New Model Y Long Range For Just $38,230 After the U.S. EV Tax Credit

Tesla Deal Of The Week: A New Model Y Long Range, Marked Down By $5,000, For Just $38,230 After the U.S. EV Tax Credit

By Jeremy Johnson on January 13, 2024 - 11:12AM

The Tesla deal of this week is a staggering low cost new Model Y Long Range marked down by $5,000 for just $38,230 after the U.S. EV tax credit. It's the cheapest Model Y Long Range available in the U.S.

CR’s Best Tires For Your Subaru AWD Models This Winter

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2024 - 7:09AM

What are the best winter tires for your Subaru all-wheel-drive vehicle? Check out the updated Consumer Reports recommendations.

Waiting for the cold, best way to keep your EV battery in shape

With The Super-Cold Forecast Here Are Some Ideas For EV Charging

By Marc Stern on January 12, 2024 - 10:06PM

The forecasters say the nation is about to plunge into a super-cold snap. Here are some thoughts on batteries and charging.

BYD -VS- Tesla: Is BYD Poised To Overtake Tesla as the EV Worldwide King? Or, Is Tesla Still Tops?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2024 - 6:21PM

BYD and Tesla are arguably the top two EV producers, with Tesla presently holding the lead with the most EVs produced in 2023. BYD recently announced over 3 million "NEVs" made in 2023, which is more than Tesla, but, there is more to this story.

Endless Stream of Tesla's Continuously Going Through Boring Tunnel Loop at Las Vegas

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2024 - 4:46PM

There's a video showing an endless stream of Tesla vehicles going through the Boring Tunnel Loop at Las Vegas. This is one way to combat heavy traffic.

Tesla Cybertruck Seen in its Natural Habitat Hauling 1,800 lbs of Drywall – Someone Finally Using the All-Electric Truck For Something Other Than Carrying Groceries

By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2024 - 1:53PM

The Cybertruck is one of the most capable trucks in the world both for off-roading and the job site. And now a new video shows the Cybertruck in its natural habitat being utilized to haul 1,800 lbs of drywall.

Tesla Finally Offering the $7,500 EV Tax Credit As An Instant Rebate At Point Of Sale

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2024 - 11:05AM

It was just announced that Tesla is finally applying the $7,500 EV tax credit at point of sale for Tesla vehicles that qualify.

MKBHD Announces He’s Selling His Tesla Model S Plaid & Replacing it with a Porche 911, You Can Buy MKBHD’s Plaid Online at a Live Auction on Doug DeMuro’s Cars & Bids

By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2024 - 10:54AM

After waiting for his Tesla Roadster for 6 years MKBHD has announced that he’s selling his Tesla Model S Plaid and replacing it with a Porsche 911 Turbo S. You can buy MKBHD’s matte black Plaid live online on Doug DeMero’s Cars & Bids.

A "Cyber Roadster" Is Almost Done Being Built From a Crashed 2018 Dual-Motor Tesla Model 3 That Cost $14,000

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2024 - 10:44AM

A "Cyber Roadster", a cross between a Roadster and Cybertruck, which is the brain child of David Andreyev, who goes by the name Cyber Hooligan, is being built from a crashed 2018 Tesla Model 3 Dual-Motor Vehicle.

2024 Subaru Levorg Layback STI Performance Model

Subaru Layback STI Performance Model Revealed, The Hot WRX Hatch Subaru Refuses To Bring To The U.S.

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2024 - 6:26AM

Subaru announced a new Layback STI Performance Model. Check out the images and see if it's the hot WRX hatch performance fans want.

Which Model 3 Is Better For Your Needs - The Model 3 RWD or the Model 3 Long Range?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2024 - 7:15PM

Tesla has recently updated the Model 3, and you might be wondering which one is better for your needs. Let's go over this.

Hertz Ditching Tens of Thousands of EVs - Here Is What The Company Said In Its Own Words

By John Goreham on January 11, 2024 - 1:42PM

In an about-face, Hertz will be selling off a staggering number of EVs and will use the revenue from EV sales to add more internal combustion vehicles to boost profitability. Here is what Hertz said in its own words.

Elon Musk Denies That There’s a Secret Project at Tesla Code-Named “Project Highland” Despite Refreshed Model 3 Introduction in North America

By Tinsae Aregay on January 11, 2024 - 1:18PM

Elon Musk says reports of a secret project at Tesla code-named “Project Highland” are completely false. Musk made this statement days after Tesla introduced the refreshed Model 3 in North America.

Hertz Is Dumping Their EV Fleet of Teslas At Clearance Prices - Why?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2024 - 10:53AM

Hertz is selling its used Tesla's from its fleet at clearance prices - why they are doing this.

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Tesla Tells Production Workers: "You Are Getting a Pay Raise" As It Combats The UAW

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2024 - 10:27AM

Tesla, according to Bloomberg, has told its production workers that they are getting a pay raise. This could be to combat the UAW that wants to unionize its workers.

Farewell To the Legacy Model 3 and Its 6.5 Year Run And 2.3 Million Units Sold: Hello Highland

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2024 - 9:04AM

The original Model 3 is ending its production run, from 2017 to 2023, a 6.5 year run and selling 2.3 million units - nearly half of Tesla's currently fleet in the world.

The New Subaru Solterra EV After One Year, Did It Exceed Expectations, Or Was It A Bust?

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2024 - 6:22AM

How well did the new 2023 Subaru Solterra perform in its first year? Here are the year-end results. Did it exceed expectations, or was it a bust?

5 white Kia electric van models, called PBVs

Kia Announces Innovative, Electric Commercial And Mobility Vehicles: The Future Looks Modular

By Justin Hart on January 11, 2024 - 3:23AM

At CES in Las Vegas this week, Kia announced its “Platform Beyond Vehicle” (PBV) solutions, essentially a bevy of highly customizable all electric vans intended to offer maximum flexibility for users who need it. Who are those users and what do they need?

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