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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 3)

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 John Goreham on April 10, 2024 - 11:05AM
New electric vehicles are sitting unloved on dealer lots, some from 2022. Meanwhile, hybrids are flying off lots and even being purchased in advance of arrival at dealer lots. Even used EVs sell slowest, and used hybrids fastest.
By John Goreham on April 10, 2024 - 9:43AM
Lectron is a top EV charger company. Here is how the company started with just $15K in capital and what its leader sees ahead for home electric vehicle charging. 
By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2024 - 6:48AM
Many criticized Subaru's electric vehicle strategy, but it now looks like an intelligent decision. See why Subaru is in a better position with its EVs now.
By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2024 - 5:58AM
Why is the Legacy one of Subaru's worst performers? I will check the sales performance and then explain why a Legacy Hybrid is precisely what the midsize sedan needs now.
By Armen Hareyan on April 9, 2024 - 11:51PM
Imagine what would happen if Toyota used its vast resources and started to build a charging network for electric cars 10 years ago.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 9, 2024 - 3:20PM
Tesla has reassured Cybertruck owners that their trucks “are not rusting.” Says multiple brown spots seen on the stainless steel exoskeleton are caused by “iron-containing debris from the environment” stuck to the truck.
By Bhavik Sreenath on April 9, 2024 - 12:23AM
Xiaomi takes on Tesla and Porsche with the budget-friendly SU7. This sleek EV boasts supercar-rivaling speed, insane tech, and a price that'll make you rethink luxury.
By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2024 - 11:16PM
Hyundai has established itself as a real leader in electric vehicles and the 2024 Ioniq 6 is perhaps the best alternative to Tesla Model 3.
By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2024 - 10:57PM
The statement "Toyota was right again" regarding their focus on hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) over pure electric vehicles is a complex issue. Here's a deeper look at Toyota's strategy, the current EV landscape, and why hybrids remain relevant.
By John Goreham on April 8, 2024 - 11:20AM
The golden age of EVs was about one century ago. What happened, and why have EVs struggled to reach their prior share of the U.S. vehicle market? Here is a walk through three centuries of EVs in America.
By John Goreham on April 8, 2024 - 9:15AM
Looking for a great deal on a new vehicle? Electric vehicles from one or two model years ago are gathering cobwebs on dealer lots and now overlap 2024 model-year vehicles. Dealers are offering five-figure discounts to move the old inventory.
By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2024 - 5:53AM
What is the future of the Subaru WRX? Did Subaru swing and miss with the performance sports car? I'll examine both questions.
By Mary Conway on April 7, 2024 - 9:19PM
Every year, Jeep brings out a couple of limited-edition colors. This year's pink was a huge hit when it was first introduced in 2021.
By Justin Hart on April 6, 2024 - 7:38PM
It may not come as a surprise, but Kia has abruptly announced that it plans to increase the introduction and production of hybrid models as it expects demands for EVs to slow. To be fair, Kia also expects to focus on more affordable EV models too.
By Bhavik Sreenath on April 6, 2024 - 1:10PM
Forget Tesla and other gimmicky EVs. Caterham's Project V electric sports car is built for real drivers. Think pure thrills, lightweight agility, and you in control.
By Bhavik Sreenath on April 6, 2024 - 11:48AM
Jaguar I-Pace runaway incident fuels fears about EV safety and reliability. Are we rushing electrification at the cost of our safety?
By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2024 - 6:42AM
Where is the 2023 Subaru Solterra now, and where is it going? Solterra sales continue to drop, and a significant price cut could be coming.
By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2024 - 5:57AM
Sales of the 2024 Subaru Ascent have dropped again. The midsize 3-row SUV's March performance was dismal. How far can the Ascent family hauler fall?
By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 5:01PM
Elon Musk posts directly on X that there will be a Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8. This is in only 4 months and comes after a controversial article from Reuters about Tesla's compact car being cancelled.
By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 12:57PM
A blatant manipulation of Tesla was just attempted in a false news report from Reuters that Tesla is scrapping its $25K car. Elon confirmed this is NOT true.
By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 10:47AM
Tesla's FSD has done some astonishing things over the last few months. Here's the top 5 scenarios that showed just how human-like it has become.
By Armen Hareyan on April 5, 2024 - 10:12AM
Tesla may be leading the electric vehicle charge, but when will legacy automakers catch up and turn a profit? Let's dive deeper into the challenges and potential timelines for profitability beyond Tesla.
By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2024 - 6:01AM
We've been waiting for the next-generation 2025 Subaru Forester pricing. Now we know how much the price increased, and it's significant. Consider taking a seat first before you read this.
By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 3:11AM
Quicksilver is a stunning color, and I see a Model Y looking as good as any Tesla I've ever seen. When is the quicksilver color coming to the U.S. for Tesla vehicles?
By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 2:50AM
Uber, as we know it, is about to be disrupted, and it's going to come in the form of Tesla's FSD and Waymo.
By Bhavik Sreenath on April 4, 2024 - 11:33AM
Let's see how far solid-state batteries in electric cars are from commercialization. The reality shows that they are years away as the industry needs to solve certain problems first. But there is surprisingly good news as well about solid-state batteries.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 4, 2024 - 11:03AM
Tesla recently posted quarterly numbers showing a 20% decline in deliveries. This has once again raised concern by Tesla investors that Musk’s increasingly political and polarizing views are hurting Tesla. Musk has harshly responded to these suggestions.
By Jeremy Johnson on April 3, 2024 - 8:38PM
Tesla's FSD was just shown in action - driving up on a curb to the right in order to avoid a truck that was coming too close to the Tesla driving.
By Jeremy Johnson on April 3, 2024 - 7:38PM
As autonomous transport begins to expand and grow, there may be situations where these cars, such as a Tesla using FSD, have to make a split decision in a situation involving a judgment where harm can't be avoided.
By Mary Conway on April 3, 2024 - 7:06PM
Dodge is rolling out a new ad campaign to help people understand how going with an electrified vehicle can boost performance while saving gasoline, highlighting its electrified 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T.