Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 2)

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’s Robotaxi Launch: The Beginning Of The End For Personal Car Ownership

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 8:23PM

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch will be the beginning of the end for personal car ownership. While this won’t happen overnight, once we have the equivalent of horizontal elevators only the rich are likely to continue to own cars, and maybe not even them.

Future Gas station with mini-mart converted to electric charging and rendered by Gemini

Ionna Charging Stations: Finally Making EV Charging Stations Make Sense

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 7:38PM

Ionna addresses one of the significant shortcomings of EV vehicles, public charging, by building charging stations with amenities similar to those of gas stations. This could be a massive game-changer for EVs.

Future High Performance EV Generated By Gemini

Head Of Mercedes Performance AMG Group Confident Buyers Will Switch To EVs

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 6:44PM

The head of Mercedes AMG group is partially right that performance car buyers are interested in tech and that there are reasons they should prefer EVs. But, without focused marketing, it is doubtful they’ll pivot to EVs as quickly as they otherwise might.

The World Economic Forum And The Five Things Making EVs More Attractive

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 5:54PM

The World Economic Forum has identified 5 things that they think would improve EV sales and help stop global climate change. However, some aren’t yet financially viable, and the ones they didn’t list are just as important.

Gemini created image of an electric car 90% off

The Cost Of EV Batteries Has Fallen 90% Since 2010

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 5:07PM

EV battery prices have dropped 90%, giving Chinese carmakers an additional massive cost advantage on top of the labor cost and government investment advantages they already enjoy. Tariffs won’t protect existing car makers, who may mostly fail.

Gemini rendered image of curious electric car.

Electric Cars From BYD Can Listen To Owners, How Dare They?

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 4:21PM

BYD cars in Australia are capturing audio, however as we continue to deploy AI tools, more and more of our Smartphones and other devices will be doing the same. Perhaps it is time to moderate our behavior because we are almost always on-stage.

Why 2022-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Owners Are Being Told to Park Outside

By Mary Conway on October 3, 2024 - 2:08PM

Jeep is recalling over 194,000 of their top-selling hybrids because of a potential fire risk.

Several Former Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share The Staggering Amount of Money They Lost When Selling Their Trucks – “$30,000 Gone in 2 Months”

By Tinsae Aregay on October 3, 2024 - 11:38AM

A Cybertruck owner recently posted his truck for sale, sparking debate about the fair price for a used Cybertruck. Thankfully, several former Cybertruck owners chimed in, sharing exactly how much they sold their trucks. And the market is rough.

I Got Into an Accident Driving My Tesla Cybertruck; My Airbags Didn’t Even Deploy, Whereas the Other Vehicle was Totaled

By Tinsae Aregay on October 2, 2024 - 6:42PM

A Cybertruck owner says he was shocked to see how little damage his truck sustained following an accident. On the other hand, the vehicle that collided with the Cybertruck was left crumpled and nearly totaled.

Something Seems To Be Brewing Between Tesla and McDonalds For The 10/10 Robotaxi Event - Elon Follows Head Of Marketing

By Jeremy Johnson on October 2, 2024 - 5:59PM

Elon Musk has followed the McDonalds head of marketing and the two companies could be forming some kind of partnership related to the 10/10 robotaxi event.

2024 Was the Year the Affordable EV Died - Part 4 - Good News and Bad News

By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 11:46AM

We update our year-long series on the death of the affordable EV in America. We have important updates from GM, Tesla, and Nissan.

Nissan Emerges as New Leader In Affordable Automobiles in 2025 With Four Key Models

By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 8:52AM

In the American market, Nissan is emerging as the leader in low-cost vehicles, including cars like Sentra and Versa, crossover SUVs like Kicks, and EVs like its Leaf.

GM's Electric Vehicle Average Transaction Price More Than Doubled Over Past Year

By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 8:04AM

General Motors has shifted to ever-more expensive electric vehicles. Year to date, deliveries are up by about 13,000 units.

Tesla Says Goodbye To The Base Model 3 RWD In The U.S.: Now Just Long Range And Performance Versions Available

By Jeremy Johnson on October 2, 2024 - 1:23AM

Tesla has discontinued sales of its Model 3 RWD base model version with LFP batteries in the U.S. Currently, only the long range versions and the performance Model 3 are available.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Locked Out of His Truck for 3 Weeks, Unable to Even Open the Doors, After it Got Bricked Out of the Blue

By Tinsae Aregay on October 1, 2024 - 6:00PM

A Cybertruck owner shares his abysmal Cybertruck ownership experience over the past seven months. He says that, on top of multiple failures, he wasn’t able to access the inside of his truck for three weeks when it got bricked for no apparent reason.

Tesla's AI Team Just Delivered On All Its Promises - And The Best Is Yet To Come

By Jeremy Johnson on September 30, 2024 - 11:34PM

Tesla's AI team just delivered on all its September 2024, promises. This is just the beginning, and the best is yet to come.

See Why the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Muscle Car is Already Winning Awards

By Mary Conway on September 30, 2024 - 9:11PM

Dodge's first electric muscle car will be delivered to customers during the fourth quarter but the performance car has already won a prestigious award.

Tesla Service Technicians Say They’re Waiting for Upper Management to Issue a Cybertruck Refresh or Recall to Address Widespread Cybertruck Defects

By Tinsae Aregay on September 30, 2024 - 10:30AM

A Cybertruck owner says Tesla service technicians are unable to solve his truck's issues. The Tesla technicians added that the defect is widespread and that they are waiting for upper management to issue a Cybertruck recall and refresh.

Image of Hyundai Lona EV for sale by John Goreham

Myth Busted - EV Prices Still Well Above ICE and Hybrids - With One Important Exception

By John Goreham on September 30, 2024 - 7:47AM

Articles far and wide now offer misleading data on electric vehicle prices. We correct the record but acknowledge there is one segment where EVs lead on price, and it’s all due to one Tesla Model.

STOP - Before You Buy A CCS Adapter For Your Cybertruck - You Need A Special CCS Adapter That Tesla Doesn't Sell

By Jeremy Johnson on September 29, 2024 - 5:43PM

If you're looking to get a CCS adapter for your Cybertruck, be sure not to buy the one on Tesla's website, as that is not compatible. Here's how you can find a CCS adapter that works with the Cybertruck.

Subaru Has Something Up Its Sleeve, A New e-Outback Trademark Surfaces

By Denis Flierl on September 29, 2024 - 5:44AM

Subaru Corporation has registered a new e-Outback trademark in Japan. Is there a new electric Outback in the works? Here is what it means for U.S. customers.

Future western EV losing to a future Chinese: Gemini Render EV.

Stellantis CEO Says Tariffs Won't Stop Chinese Dominance

By Rob Enderle on September 27, 2024 - 6:01PM

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is correct in saying the Tariffs on Chinese cars are stetting the western auto industry up to failure given Chinese car makers now have a massive cost advantage. He recommends we, instead, we compete like China does.

Tesla Will Breakout - And It Will Be Before Robotaxis and Optimus

By Jeremy Johnson on September 27, 2024 - 2:22PM

Tesla is going to breakout, and it's going to be before robotaxis and Optimus robots contribute to its business.

US Government Announces $1B Fund To Support EV Automakers

By Rob Enderle on September 27, 2024 - 2:08PM

While the recently announced $1B fund for improved EV infrastructure is a solid step forward much more will be needed to prevent the near certainty of China owning the 2030 EV market.

Gemini created image of electricity and hydrogen battling for dominance.

The EV Political Problem And Why Hydrogen Might Have Been The Better Path

By Rob Enderle on September 27, 2024 - 1:24PM

Hydrogen may have been a better path to mitigate climate change because, done right, it could have reduced or eliminated the obstacle that the petrochemical industry has become.

Here is My Experience Trying to Buy the $50,000 Tesla Cybertruck with the “88G Plutonium Upgrade”

By Tinsae Aregay on September 27, 2024 - 10:32AM

A Tesla Cybertruck was recently posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace for only $50,000. The vehicle has a red wrap; however, what was more surprising was that it is the tri-motor version with the “88G Plutonium upgrade.”

Hertz Is Fire-selling Its Subaru Solterra and We Just Bought One With 7,000 Miles at Soft Pricing

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2024 - 6:57AM

One of my readers recently seized a unique opportunity and purchased a Subaru Solterra from Hertz at a deep discount. I'll delve into why the Solterra pricing is so attractive at Hertz and if you should consider doing the same thing.

Future Chinese Electric Car Generated by Gemini

China Continues To Outstrip West With EV Sales Now At Over 1M A Month Resulting In Scary Future

By Rob Enderle on September 26, 2024 - 8:03PM

China continues to lead the EV market, which, if allowed to continue unchallenged, will result in broad changes to Tech dominance and an increased risk of China-sourced conflicts in the future, resulting in failures.

Future EV Battery created by Gemini (AI)

Samsung’s New EV Battery And EVs Ideal For Urban Delivery Vehicles

By Rob Enderle on September 26, 2024 - 7:12PM

Samsung’s new EV battery correctly targets commercial EVs as the most attractive market and promises a greener, more sustainable, and better future for those companies that use it.

I Bought Tesla FSD in 2019 Under an Unfulfilled Promise And Think It Should Be Portable

By Armen Hareyan on September 26, 2024 - 6:15PM

Brian is on his 3rd Tesla. He was an early adopter and purchased FSD in 2019 on a lease under the promise that was never fulfilled according to him and thinks Tesla should make it portable.

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