Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 107)

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.

Elon Musk: “The Table Stakes for Being Competitive in AI are at Least Several Billion Dollars Per Year At This Point" As Tesla Invests $500 Million Into Dojo

By Jeremy Johnson on January 27, 2024 - 9:33AM

Elon Musk talks about AI, and how much is required to remain competitive as Tesla makes a $500 million investment in Dojo as announced in New York.

Subaru’s Safest Car According To A New U.S. News Report, But It’s Been Discontinued

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2024 - 9:00AM

What is Subaru’s safest car? According to a U.S. News report, the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is the safest now. There’s only one problem: it’s been discontinued by Subaru.

A 3 Vehicle Pile Up Involving a Model S, 3, & Y Recorded by Another Tesla On the Highway – What Happens When the Safest Vehicles on the Road Collide

By Tinsae Aregay on January 27, 2024 - 8:46AM

A new video captures the moment three Tesla vehicles, a Model S, a Model 3, and a Model X, pile up together on the highway. The violent crash reveals what happens when the safest vehicles in the world collide.

The 3 New Highly Anticipated Redesigned Subaru Models And What's Next

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2024 - 6:33AM

The 2025 Subaru Forester has been revealed, but three more redesigned 2025 models are coming. Check out what they are and what customers should see soon.

Red Toyota Rav 4 Prime, Black Tesla Model 3, Silver Sorento PHEV

Plug-in Hybrids Handle Winter Better Than EVs, Except When They Don't

By Justin Hart on January 27, 2024 - 4:15AM

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) theoretically give drivers the best of both worlds, in terms of propulsion, enabling local driving on electricity and the ability to use gas for longer trips. PHEVs should also ease drivers’ range concerns, in winter especially.

Super Cruise in Stop & Go? More Like Super Stop! My 38,000 Mile Disheartening Journey

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2024 - 12:10AM

38,000 miles of Super Cruise: GM promises bliss, I got blinky brake lights. Here is why.

First Act of Seemingly Random Tesla Cybertruck Vandalism Recorded – Perpetrator Was No Match To Shatter Resistant Glass & 30X Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Exoskeleton

By Tinsae Aregay on January 26, 2024 - 11:52PM

Unfortunately, a new Tesla Cybertruck owner has been the victim of the first random act of vandalism less than 24 hours after getting his all-electric truck. The Cybertruck’s shatter-resistant glass and exoskeleton stop the perpetrator in his tracks.

Dan Ives Slams Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, Removing Tesla From Its "Best Ideas" Until Elon Musk and Tesla Do These 10 Things

By Jeremy Johnson on January 26, 2024 - 9:07PM

Dan Ives slammed Tesla and CEO Elon Musk recently, saying that Tesla and its CEO must do these 10 things.

Tesla Should Begin Entering The Japanese Market Now

By Jeremy Johnson on January 26, 2024 - 7:53PM

On the Tesla earnings call for Q4 2023, Elon Musk said that Tesla has not gotten into the Japanese market much and this is something Tesla should remedy now.

How to Ruin Your Electric Car’s Battery: Do EV Battery Lives Matter?

By Timothy Boyer on January 26, 2024 - 4:06PM

Here is an informative explanation of what you should be doing to ensure your EV battery life remains optimal, and why this expert says it really does not matter…but it actually does.

Tesla: A Glimpse into the Future of Innovation Across Four Transformative Sectors

By Jeremy Johnson on January 26, 2024 - 9:58AM

Tesla has four compelling businesses within it: selling EVs, energy storage, full self-driving, and the Tesla Bot. Each of these is progressively bigger than the previous.

Subaru Says The 2024 Solterra Has No Price Increase - How They Secretly Sneak One In

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2024 - 6:32AM

Subaru announced the 2024 Solterra EV with new updates and features. That's true. Subaru says the Solterra has no price increase. That's untrue. See what the automaker tried to pull off.

Tesla Announces “All Cyebertruck Production For the Rest of 2024 is Already Sold Out” to People Who Put Down $2,500 Non-Refundable Deposits

By Tinsae Aregay on January 25, 2024 - 9:34AM

During Tesla’s latest earnings call, the EV maker revealed all Cybertruck production for the rest of 2024 is already sold out. Unlike the fully refundable $100 deposit, 2024 production is reserved by people who put down $2,500 non-refundable deposits.

Image of Tesla Model Y and Model 3 in showroom by John Goreham

Tesla’s Latest Investor Call Confirms the Softening EV Market

By John Goreham on January 25, 2024 - 9:22AM

Tesla has joined the chorus of voices trying hard to explain that the “EV segment” is not as rosy as EVangelists pretend it to be.

Image of Chevy Blazer EV courtesy of GM media support.

Consumer Reports Absolutely Shreds New Chevy Blazer EV In Negative Review

By John Goreham on January 24, 2024 - 8:50PM

In a new review video, Consumer Reports rips into the new Chevy Blazer EV in one of the most negative reviews we have ever seen from any respectable publication.

Ford's F-150 Lighting Honored Again By Edmunds

For The Year, Edmunds Named Ford’s F-150 Lightning Pickup the Top EV Pickup

By Marc Stern on January 24, 2024 - 8:14PM

For the second year, Ford has been honored by Edmunds calling the Lightning Pickup the best EV.

Rethinking Strategy: Why Tesla Should Consider Abandoning Dojo for NVIDIA

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 7:52PM

Tesla should abandon Dojo and just use NVIDIA for its computer chips. Then, Tesla should take the resources being used on Dojo and put them to work in AI for FSD, Bot, and building the compact car.

Tesla Model 3 Seen Successfully Traversing Extreme Flooding In San Diego

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 5:13PM

A Tesla Model 3 was recently seen in the flooded streets of San Diego, traversing the deep waters successfully.

Elon Musk Declares “FSD Version 12 is a Breakthrough” Amid Customer Test Drives Showing Highly Sophisticated Maneuvers & Automatic Parking Functionality

By Tinsae Aregay on January 24, 2024 - 1:28PM

In response to a video showing the recently released FSD v12 doing intricate maneuvers around fallen-down traffic cones, Elon Musk has announced, “FSD version 12 is a breakthrough.” FSD v12 also finally knows how to park at the end of a trip.

It's the Lives Saved That You Won't Hear About That Makes Tesla FSD Special

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 9:43AM

Tesla's FSD is special, and the reason is all the lives that will be saved that you don't hear about.

Tesla Cybertruck Is Coming To China - Halo Effect For All Tesla Vehicles - But It Will Need to be Produced In a Different Form

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 8:45AM

The Tesla Cybertruck is coming to China and will provide a halo effect for all Tesla vehicles. However, in order to produce it, they will need to change its form.

Production of "Redwood" - The Tesla Compact Model Will Begin in June 2025 and Have Two Models - According To Three Sources

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2024 - 12:39AM

According to three sources, Tesla will begin production of its mass market compact car, code named "Redwood" around June 2025, coming in two models.

The Tesla Cybertruck Is a Mobile Attraction For Pedestrians And Those Driving By

By Jeremy Johnson on January 23, 2024 - 8:55PM

The Tesla Cybertruck is a mobile attraction for pedestrians and those driving by, among other things.

Image of Emporia EV charger by John Goreham

Emporia Adds EV Charger Installation Services To Its Long List of EV Products

By John Goreham on January 23, 2024 - 4:09PM

Having an electric vehicle charger installed can be an intimidating process. Emporia aims to simplify the process by offering shoppers installation services, not just electric vehicle charging equipment.

The Official Full-On Iron Man Suit Tesla Cybertruck Hits the Streets

By Tinsae Aregay on January 23, 2024 - 12:35PM

Elon Musk is called the real-life Tony Stark and now a new Cybertruck wrap and modification package makes the Cybertruck look eerily similar to Iron Man’s suit. We believe this is the best Cybertruck color to date.

Tesla Dings Ford in a New Commercial – Shows a Cybertruck Rescuing an F-150 Lightning With a Dead Battery Stranded by the Roadside

By Tinsae Aregay on January 23, 2024 - 7:21AM

In the past year, Tesla has adopted a much more assertive advertisement strategy. In line with this change, Tesla has posted a new commercial video showing a Ford F-150 stranded by the roadside requiring charging assistance from a Tesla Cybertruck.

Image of Chevy Bolt charging at an EVGo station by John Goreham

How To Solve the Public EV Charging Problem In Two Simple Steps - For Free

By John Goreham on January 22, 2024 - 3:44PM

Public electric vehicle charging is a challenge with a very simple solution. If America wants to solve the problem of overcrowded and often broken chargers, here is the no-cost solution we can implement today.

Joe Biden Shows Subtle Sub-Communication Revealing How He Really Feels About Tesla - As He Says Tesla Is the Nation's Largest EV Manufacturer

By Jeremy Johnson on January 22, 2024 - 11:00AM

Joe Biden mentioned Tesla, in February 2022, in a rare occurrence, as the nation's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, showing in a subtle way, how he feels about Tesla.

First Person to Camp Overnight Inside a Tesla Cybertruck Reveals Why the Cybertruck is the Worst Tesla to Sleep In

By Tinsae Aregay on January 22, 2024 - 8:55AM

In a new video, the first person to spend the night camped inside a Tesla Cybertruck documents the challenges of sleeping inside the all-electric truck. The Cybertruck, despite its size, is sadly the worst Tesla to camp in.

Exclusive Report of FSD 12 Going Out to Non Tesla Employees: "You Can Tell It Was Trained To Mimic Humans"

Exclusive Report of FSD 12 Going Out to Non Tesla Employee: "You Can Tell It Was Trained To Mimic Humans"

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2024 - 9:55PM

Tesla FSD 12 (using only neural nets) is being released to non Tesla employees, and the first feedback on it is that you can tell it was trained to mimic humans. We have an exclusive first look.

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