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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 25)

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 December 18, 2023 - 1:02PM
Here’s how the Chevrolet  Bolt unfairly got a reputation as “slow to charge” when using public direct current fast charging (DCFC).
By John Goreham on December 18, 2023 - 11:30AM
A new study conducted by QuoteWizard by LendingTree Insurance finds that one reason for Tesla’s notoriously high insurance prices is the accident rate of its drivers.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 18, 2023 - 9:12AM
The latest Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Elon Musk episode delivers a scathing review of Tesla and calls the Cybertruck a “7,000lbs smooshed up refrigerator that ignore questions about aesthetics, performance, durability, practicality, & safety.”
By Marc Stern on December 17, 2023 - 8:19PM
Vincentric recently came out with its Best CPO Awards and the Blue Oval Score impressive victories.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 17, 2023 - 5:07PM
This is how you remove the side mirrors on your Tesla Cybertruck. It turns out, it's simple and takes about 2 minutes. Does this change the efficiency and range of the Cybertruck?
By Marc Stern on December 16, 2023 - 6:11PM
The Ford Escape Hybrid, a super popular crossover, and the Maverick Hybrid, the equally popular compact pickup, are selling well and taking up some of the slack in a down EV market.
By Justin Hart on December 16, 2023 - 1:47PM
The Chevy Bolt is one of the best selling EVs in the US and it will end production on December 18th. General Motors plans to bring it back on the newer Ultium EV platform in 2025, but for now Chevy is canceling its most popular and affordable EV.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 16, 2023 - 11:46AM
Tesla is sending out emails to early Cybertruck reservation holders to configure their Foundation series edition Cybertrucks.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 16, 2023 - 11:05AM
Delivery dates for the tri-motor Cybertruck “Cyberbeast” & dual-motor Cybertruck AWD have diverged by 9 months just in the last 2 weeks of Cybertruck orders. The Cyberbeast delivery date is mid-2024 to late-2024 whereas the AWD is still January to March.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 15, 2023 - 10:04PM
There are videos surfacing of Tesla's high fidelity park assist, using Tesla's visual system to assist with parking. This will help those cars that don't have ultrasonic sensors.
By Mary Conway on December 15, 2023 - 9:19PM
The all-new VISTIQ will be just below the Escalade IQ in size.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 15, 2023 - 5:58PM
Elon Musk, the visionary leader and CEO of Tesla, has been viewed as a "key man risk" for Tesla, which means if he leaves the company, Tesla is in trouble. I don't believe this is true.
By Marc Stern on December 15, 2023 - 2:50PM
Ford will use two-way charging capability with vendor smart tech to help with home electric management.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 15, 2023 - 1:36PM
The Cybertruck parts catalog has been released, and it shows that the giant 4-foot-long windshield wiper will cost $165 to replace as well as a $1,900 cost to replace the windshield.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 14, 2023 - 2:25PM
In the latest "recall", which is actually an over-the-air software update, Tesla Autopilot has simply been updated to be more annoying and to have increased font size. This is not a good update, in my opinion.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 14, 2023 - 10:41AM
Early insurance quotes for Foundation Series Cybertrucks show the all-electric truck is much cheaper to insure relative to its price. This is due to the Cybertruck’s paintless, dent-proof, ultra-rugged stainless steel exterior.
By John Goreham on December 14, 2023 - 9:53AM
We had a chance to test-drive the Honda Motocompacto electric e-bike. It’s fun to drive, seems very high quality, and it has commuters and students in mind.
By Marc Stern on December 13, 2023 - 12:38PM
Tesla faces new probe as safety regulators look at its Autopilot System.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 13, 2023 - 10:15AM
The Cybertruck was put through rigorous testing recently to see just how durable it is. It was kicked and smashed, with a full review, and here are the results.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 13, 2023 - 9:26AM
Tesla has added another condition for Cybertruck reservation holders - they must pay an additional $1,000 as a non-refundable early deposit in order to take delivery of their vehicle.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 13, 2023 - 8:14AM
The IRS has released its 2024 point-of-sale EV tax credit details. According to the new guidelines, the Model 3 AWD & Long Range lose the entire $7,500 tax credit. This makes the Model 3 Performance cheaper than the Long Range.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 12, 2023 - 9:36PM
Tesla has unveiled the next generation of its Optimus Robot (doing squats): the generation 2, with many improvements including 30% faster walking, a 22 lb. weight reduction, and much smoother movement of its limbs.
By Timothy Boyer on December 12, 2023 - 6:55PM
Here’s a good reason why Ford should fear Consumer Reports…and it has nothing to do with their ratings.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 12, 2023 - 6:49PM
Today, Tesla received the permit to start construction of its Giga Mexico plant. Construction could start in the next few weeks, but Tesla will ultimately determine this. This plant will build the $25,000 compact car.
By Marc Stern on December 12, 2023 - 4:23PM
Falling demand causes automaker to cut its electric truck output.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 12, 2023 - 2:40PM
The Tesla Megapack is part of the Tesla energy division and continues to grow rapidly. It reached 12 GWh of operating industrial storage, and this will continue to grow as Lathrop and Shanghai each get to 40 GWh per year of production.
By John Goreham on December 12, 2023 - 11:27AM
Electric vehicle manufacturers and fans make bold claims about the longevity and low COO of pricey battery-electric vehicles. However, many buyers still fear an expensive battery replacement may spoil a good ownership experience. Here’s the solution.
By Timothy Boyer on December 12, 2023 - 11:20AM
Looking for a short explanation of which EVs qualify (and why) for tax reduction in 2024? Here is a 10-vehicle list of EVs that made the cut and what it means to Tesla and other EV shoppers.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 10:03AM
In a new interview, Tesla’s head of vehicle engineering has confirmed that Tesla is working on offering a 500-mile range Cybertruck. The Tesla executive has also explained the reason why Tesla is not yet able to offer a Cybertruck with a 500-mile range.
By Denis Flierl on December 12, 2023 - 9:32AM
The 2023 Subaru Solterra keeps rolling, but there are bumps ahead for the EV. Here are the latest results and what EV customers can expect.