Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 159)

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.

Big Changes Coming to the Model 3, and Other Tesla Vehicles, In 2023

By Jeremy Johnson on February 27, 2023 - 8:28PM

There are big changes coming to the Tesla Model 3 in 2023 - as well as other Tesla vehicles. Here's what I expect.

Tesla Sweeps The Manufacturer and Make Loyalty Category, Winning 5 Awards in Total

By Armen Hareyan on February 27, 2023 - 1:15PM

Tesla Reveals Giga Berlin Has Already Reached Production Rate Of 200,000 Model Ys A Year

By Tinsae Aregay on February 27, 2023 - 12:13PM

Tesla officially inaugurated Giga Berlin only 11 months ago. However, today, the EV maker has announced that the plant has reached a Model Y production rate of 4000 vehicles a week. This gives Giga Berlin an annualized production rate of 200,000 vehicles per year.

Image of Tesla in snow courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Fact Check - Are Snow Days Better In a Tesla Model Y?

By John Goreham on February 27, 2023 - 11:06AM

A seasoned winter vehicle tester takes a close look at whether the Tesla Model Y is a vehicle that makes snow days better than other vehicles do.

Tesla's Great Leap Forward: The Next Step in Automotive Evolution

By Armen Hareyan on February 27, 2023 - 10:46AM

Tesla: The Path to 20 Million Vehicles Produced Per Year

By Jeremy Johnson on February 27, 2023 - 9:09AM

Tesla has an ambitious goal to get to 20 million vehicles per year of production. Here is how they can reach this goal.

Tesla Model 2 - Most Important Vehicle Since Model T 100 Years Ago

By Jeremy Johnson on February 27, 2023 - 8:52AM

The Tesla compact car - Model 2 - is going to be the most important vehicle since the Model T, 100 Years Ago.

Secret Footage From Tesla Shows Pickup Driver Lying About Crash

By Jeremy Johnson on February 26, 2023 - 5:29PM

We have some footage from a Tesla vehicle that was involved in a crash with a pickup truck. The footage shows the pickup truck driver was lying.

Elon Musk Tempers Cybertruck Sales Expectations Saying “Ramping Production Will Be The Challenge, Not Demand”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 25, 2023 - 2:08PM

In response to a tweet by Whole Mars Catalog, who wrote “I can’t wait to see people’s stunned reactions as Cybertruck climbs the sales charts,” Musk responded by tempering expectations saying “ramping production will be the challenge, not demand.”

12 Features That Come for Free When You Buy a Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on February 25, 2023 - 12:46PM

These are 12 features that come for free when you buy a Tesla vehicle. You don't have to pay anything extra for them.

How Tesla Magic Dock Actually Works

By Jeremy Johnson on February 25, 2023 - 12:27PM

We have some information about how Tesla's magic dock will work. Let's go over potential solutions and then what we think will actually be done.

Bulletproof Steel On Cybertruck Patented by Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on February 25, 2023 - 12:03PM

The Tesla Cybertruck is going into production soon and Tesla has a patent on its cold rolled steel that will be bullettproof to hand guns.

Kia Sportage PHEV and HEV next to Kia Niro HEV, PHEV and EV models

Feature Set Side By Side: Electrified Kia Sportage Vs. Electrified Kia Niro

By Justin Hart on February 25, 2023 - 4:47AM

At first glance, this probably seems an odd comparison piece because I am going to compare a larger SUV to a smaller crossover. They aren’t exactly in the same class, but because both offer electrified, lower emission trims and implement their features sets similarly, it is likely that people might cross shop these vehicles. The reason I am doing this is actually because someone near and dear wanted me to, as she is considering all of them.

National Grid E-Transit May Have Digital Rearview

Ford Adds Digital Rearview Mirrors To Transit, E-Transit Vans

By Marc Stern on February 24, 2023 - 2:29PM

Ford Pro, the business-oriented group for Ford customers, has added a digital rearview to the E-Transit van. The rearview gives you real-time imagery of what is happening behind the truck in video mode. It's very clear and detailed.

Image of EV charger courtesy of Electrify America's media page.

Public EV Charger Price Increases Mean It's Now Cheaper To Power a Gas Car

By John Goreham on February 24, 2023 - 2:05PM

Price increases announced by Electrify America this week push the cost to power an EV past what a conventionally-powered gas car costs. Hybrids are now the clear leader in energy cost per mile.

Tesla Solar Panels, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Perovskites: A Revolutionary Material For 250% Increased Energy Efficiency In Solar Panels

By Nicolas Caballero on February 24, 2023 - 1:45PM

Perovskites are a revolutionary material in the solar panel industry that have been proven to have up to 250% greater efficiency than silicon panels. With the promise of significantly more energy efficiency, companies are racing to develop the technology needed to make use of perovskites in an efficient, cost-effective manner.

Tesla Releases More Detail Regarding The Cybertruck’s 30X Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Alloy

By Tinsae Aregay on February 24, 2023 - 12:43PM

In a new Tesla patent application, we get our first details regarding Cybertruck’s exoskeleton. In the patent application, Tesla details the superior anticorrosive and strength properties of the 30X cold-rolled stainless steel alloy the Cybertruck will be built out of.

Why I Think Tesla's Cybertruck Is a Bold and Necessary Move

By Armen Hareyan on February 24, 2023 - 12:06PM

Tesla's Cybertruck. Love it or dislike it, this electric pickup truck has been the talk of the town since its unveiling in November 2019. And today, I would like to share with you why I think the Cybertruck is a bold and necessary move for Tesla.

Elon Musk Talks About Pre-Production Cybertruck Units at Engineering Headquarters in Palo Alto, CA

By Jeremy Johnson on February 24, 2023 - 11:09AM

Elon Musk can be seen on video sharing his thoughts about Tesla and some important truths at its new engineering headquarters in CA.

Tesla Can Lower The Price of Model 3 Instead of Introducing a New Model C

By Armen Hareyan on February 24, 2023 - 10:35AM

There is an opinion that Tesla can just lower the cost of the Model 3 instead of introducing an affordable new vehicle. Why develop a $25K Tesla EV? Just lower the Model 3 price to $25-30K. There's your answer to the affordable market and burying the Toyota and the Big 3.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Cybertruck - Higher Ground Clearance And Adaptive Suspension System

By Nicolas Caballero on February 23, 2023 - 3:00PM

A new video reveals in detail what Tesla Cybertruck will be capable of, and look like, with higher ground clearance. Tesla, the California-based world leader in the electric car revolution, is set to release an all-electric vehicle—the Tesla Cybertruck—that will revolutionize the off-road industry and set a new standard for electric vehicles.

Unlocking the Easiest Upgrade Every Tesla Needs

By Jeremy Johnson on February 23, 2023 - 10:53AM

There is an easy upgrade that can be added for every Tesla - and this is one every Tesla owner needs.

This Cybertruck Camper Add-On Is Engineering Brilliance

By Jeremy Johnson on February 23, 2023 - 10:37AM

We see a vide of a Cybertruck camper that is brilliantly designed.

From Long Shot Startup - To California's Biggest Manufacturer: Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on February 23, 2023 - 10:26AM

Tesla started operations about 20 years ago and was a long shot to succeed. Today, it is California's biggest manufacturer.

Kia Sportage HEV to the left of Sportage PHEV

Plug-In Hybrid Vs. Standard Hybrid: Kia Sportage Makes It Easy For The Budget Conscious

By Justin Hart on February 23, 2023 - 3:18AM

Many car shoppers may consider buying a standard hybrid (HEV) versus a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). They may not know which will have a lower operating cost, or smaller carbon footprint. Only some brands offer both HEV and PHEV compact SUV options (one or more from Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, Mazda, Subaru, Jeep, Hyundai and Kia plus some luxury brands). Someone near and dear to me asked me to help her decide whether a PHEV might make more sense (or cents). When it comes to the Kia Sportage, the choice may be clear.