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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 10)

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 Rob Enderle on August 30, 2024 - 6:14PM
While the Ford F-150 and the Lightening represent the status quo we look at challengers like the 2025 Caterpillar pickup truck and Tesla Cybertruck (which sucks).
By Mary Conway on August 30, 2024 - 3:13PM
And just like that, Chevrolet has a new EV van. I always wondered why the auto giant made it a subsidiary, now the EVs will be branded as Chevys.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 30, 2024 - 9:35AM
The string of unexpected Cybertruck failures is continuing, now affecting some of the biggest Tesla supporters. The Cybertruck Guy is the latest victim, with his truck’s battery discharging to the chassis & posing electrocution risks.
By Justin Hart on August 30, 2024 - 3:32AM
It’s still summer and that means it’s time for camping and road trips. This summer I managed to more than double my EV range in my Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid (PHEV) while continuing to beat its EPA estimated efficiency while running on gas.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 30, 2024 - 12:40AM
Tesla vehicles are cheaper than ever and with the new referral program, you can get up to $11,000 off a new Tesla vehicle.
By Armen Hareyan on August 29, 2024 - 6:16PM
Owning both a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and a Tesla Model Y I agree the Ioniq is a better car. Tesla ride is harsh and noisy while the Ioniq is smooth and quieter.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 29, 2024 - 2:22PM
In one of the most unique cases of advertising, a Tesla Cybertruck owner is running a laundry machine in the back of his Cybertruck using the truck bed outlets, while advertising his handy man business.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 29, 2024 - 10:57AM
A Cybertruck owner who recently escaped a crash on the highway by inches says that he is fortunate that he was driving his Cybertruck rather than his Ram Pickup. The Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire & 4-wheel-steering saved the day.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 28, 2024 - 10:51PM
A Tesla, equipped with FSD, showed superhuman reaction time, moving to the right at the exact same time a car from the left tried to go into the lane, which would have hit the Tesla.
By Mary Conway on August 28, 2024 - 9:32PM
More and more SUVs are focusing on off-roading but the 2024 Jeep Wrangler still drove off with the award.
By Rob Enderle on August 28, 2024 - 8:20PM
The announced Nissan electric GTR with solid-state batteries looks to be a game-changer. It will transform the GTR from the useful and extremely fast car it is into true supercar territory. I can't hardly wait.
By Rob Enderle on August 28, 2024 - 7:20PM
There is a consensus that fake engine sounds in electric cars suck. However, the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 has showcased that it works when you do it right, suggesting that an uncanny valley of sound must be avoided.
By Rob Enderle on August 28, 2024 - 6:13PM
Porsche's decision not to use artificial sounds and shifting on their electric cars is similar to what Palm and Microsoft did, allowing Apple to take the Smartphone market from them.
By Mary Conway on August 28, 2024 - 5:27PM
Ford makes the majority of its profit selling large trucks, it is smart that the company is focusing on profits to fuel its investments.
By Armen Hareyan on August 28, 2024 - 11:18AM
When it comes to choosing an electric vehicle car buyers are often faced with the decision of whether to go with the well-established Tesla or explore alternatives that are making waves in the industry, such the Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs the Tesla Model Y.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 28, 2024 - 9:47AM
A Cybertruck owner who went to Tesla Service to get his leaking tonneau cover checked out was told that “a general remedy is being developed.” Although promising, Tesla also says that the solution is not yet ready to roll out.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 27, 2024 - 11:50PM
Tesla has free active safety features on every vehicle, including Autopilot, which saved a collision of a Tesla driver by suddenly swerving away from a car headed for the front left of the Tesla vehicle.
By Mary Conway on August 27, 2024 - 4:55PM
It's expensive but has 440 miles of range, Up to 10,000 lbs. max towing and a MultiPro MidGate to expand the bed size.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 27, 2024 - 11:30AM
A fault in the Cybertruck’s ground-breaking 48-volt architecture has resulted in yet another dead Cybertruck. This time, the Cybertruck failure happened to Tesla's superfan, “Cybertruck mom.”
By Jeremy Johnson on August 27, 2024 - 10:08AM
Elon Musk shows the brains behind Tesla's FSD software - it is Cortex, a giant supercomputing cluster of AI focused servers, all grouped together in a data center.
By Armen Hareyan on August 26, 2024 - 11:08PM
Farley visited DHL yesterday as part of a Gemba road trip in Europe, to meet customers and dealers to better understand how Ford's vehicles and software are working to increase productivity for businesses large and small.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 26, 2024 - 8:39PM
Tesla vehicles have never been better or cheaper. Now is the time to buy a Tesla - and be sure to use a referral code, or else you are wasting $1,000.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 26, 2024 - 8:16PM
Tesla's FSD has once again shown its safety in carefully and skillfully navigating around a car on the side of the road that suddenly had a door open by its driver.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 26, 2024 - 8:03PM
A State Farm insurance policyholder has decided to switch to Tesla Insurance. What are the advantages of doing this?
By Jeremy Johnson on August 26, 2024 - 7:41PM
Tesla's semi factory at Giga Nevada is going vertical, with new beams being installed. Tesla's goal is to produce 50,000 semi trucks per year at this factory alone.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 26, 2024 - 7:27PM
The new Tesla referral program has launched, and it allows for $500 off per referral of someone who buys a new Tesla vehicle. Some people are already at $5,000 off a new Tesla vehicle purchase due to this.
By Armen Hareyan on August 26, 2024 - 2:45PM
As Tesla races to dominate the electric vehicle market, a crucial battery element has been missing from its supply chain: graphite.
By John Goreham on August 26, 2024 - 9:53AM
We turned to manufacturers of electric vehicles and public DC chargers for reasons why the equipment never seems to live up to promises. Here’s what they say.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 26, 2024 - 8:44AM
A prospective Cybertruck owner says he placed a binding order thinking his Cyberbeast wouldn’t be ready for some time. However, to his surprise, Tesla scheduled his delivery for tomorrow, and now he wants help trying to get his $1000 back.
By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2024 - 12:55PM
If you want a vehicle that will last the longest, buy a Toyota. Which ones? Check out six of the top ten cars expected to go 250,000 miles and beyond. But surprisingly, they aren't Toyota's top-selling models.