Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 182)

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.

Using Tesla's CCS Adapter - My First Hand Experience

By Jeremy Johnson on October 1, 2022 - 4:30PM

I just got Tesla's CCS adapter and there was one big reason I got it. I will share that with you now!

What A Tesla Model 3 Could Mean For You

By Jeremy Johnson on October 1, 2022 - 4:18PM

A Tesla Model 3 - even its base version - is an advanced electric and semi-autonomous vehicle. It's like driving a space ship. It is the most family friendly, cost effective, safe, and fuel-efficient vehicle on the market today.

Tesla AI Day - Big Reveals

By Jeremy Johnson on October 1, 2022 - 4:02PM

What do you get when you combine one of the world’s most innovative companies with cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology? Tesla AI Day, of course! Held yesterday, Tesla AI Day was a chance for the company to show off some of its latest AI-powered products and give attendees a glimpse into the future of how AI will be used in transportation and service. Here are some of the big reveals from the event!

Tesla Optimus Robot Presented At "AI Day"; To Reach Markets For Less Than $20,000

By Nicolas Caballero on October 1, 2022 - 10:52AM

Last night the "Tesla IA Day" event took place in Palo Alto, California, where the Austin EV manufacturer officially presented its advances and improvements in artificial intelligence and robotics, and where the general public was able to directly see a working prototype of Optimus, the humanoid robot with which Elon Musk wants to somehow alleviate many of the burdens of heavy or repetitive everyday tasks for human factory workers.

Toyota bZ3 Sedan To Challenge Tesla Model Y with a competitive price

Cheap Tesla Alternative: Toyota Wants To Score With a New Electric Sedan With a Competitive Price

By Armen Hareyan on October 1, 2022 - 9:33AM

Toyota is late with its electric cars, but the Japanese carmaker has promised to deliver more than the only model bZ4X so far. The next model in the bZ series is scheduled to start this year. It could become a real alternative for a Tesla. Toyota's challenge to Tesla? This electric car comes at a competitive price.

Black Tesla Model 3 with multimedia display showing maximum driving range

Wine Country Road Trip: 4 1/2 Year Old Tesla Model 3 Battery Range Test

By Justin Hart on October 1, 2022 - 3:29AM

My wife and I are taking a road trip to Walla Walla for some wicked fun in Washington wine country. We’re going all electric on this trip and meeting up with friends who are also driving their new EV for our first post-Covid getaway together. I’m intending to measure the real world, long distance freeway only range for my 4 and ½ year old EV.

2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle image courtesy of Mitsubishi

7-Passenger 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Starts At $41K

By John Goreham on September 30, 2022 - 1:16PM

Mitsubishi’s latest generation of the popular Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle starts at a surprisingly low price tag.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Cybertruck Will Be Waterproof And Serve As A Lifeboat

By Nicolas Caballero on September 30, 2022 - 1:01PM

In Coincidence with one of the worst floods in recent memory in parts of the United States, Elon Musk claimed that the Tesla Cybertruck will be waterproof and that it will be able to serve as a lifeboat in case of emergency.

Tesla Giga Berlin Doesn't Yet Have a Working Fire Alarm System, But Moving

By Armen Hareyan on September 30, 2022 - 10:15AM

Toyota RAV4's Younger Brother Has Been Updated and Is Now a Plug-in Hybrid

By Armen Hareyan on September 30, 2022 - 8:54AM

Toyota RAV4's young brother, Toyota Harrier just got some good news. The local RAV4-related SUV debuts electrified powertrain. Let's see what's under the hood.

As Sort Of Annual Tradition, Tesla Expects Frantic Deliveries By End Of 2022

By Nicolas Caballero on September 29, 2022 - 11:48AM

A leaked internal email has revealed that Tesla leadership expects a dizzying pace of deliveries during the last quarter of this year, while at the same time encourages all network workers to do their best to help with the tasks.

Tesla's Cybertruck Is Going to Surprise You

By Jeremy Johnson on September 28, 2022 - 5:38PM

Tesla's Cybertruck is going to surprise you. It will have a host of great features and there will possibly be a low end version for $39,900.

Model 3 RWD, With LFP Batteries, Is Most Efficient Car

By Jeremy Johnson on September 28, 2022 - 5:29PM

The Model 3 RWD, with LFP Batteries is the most efficient EV of 2022, according to the Department of Energy website.

A Fire At Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Last Monday As An Excuse To Stop Production

By Nicolas Caballero on September 28, 2022 - 2:13PM

A fire declared in the recycling section of the Tesla Gigafactory forced firefighters to work hard on its extinction. Although there were – luckily - no personal injuries or damages of great material value, several civil associations from the Brandenburg area are calling for a plant shutdown.

Sources on Tesla Giga Shanghai Production Capacity: "NOT YET!"

Fresh information on Tesla Giga Shanghai's that contradicts yesterday's reports

By Armen Hareyan on September 28, 2022 - 2:09PM

Toyota Corollas Converted Into Electric Pickup Trucks By Upcycle

By Armen Hareyan on September 28, 2022 - 9:42AM

An eco-responsible mechanical workshop in Summerside, Canada, has initiated a project to convert gas-powered Toyota Corolla sedans into compact, fully electric pickup trucks.

Hyundai and Kia electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle line up

Kia, Hyundai And Genesis To Build All U.S. Market EVs In Georgia

By Justin Hart on September 28, 2022 - 3:42AM

Kia, Hyundai and Genesis EVs are all going to be made at a new U.S. plant being built in Bryan County, Georgia, near the port of Savanna. This should allow the Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia and Genesis) to qualify for U.S. federal tax incentives on the electric vehicles produced from this new plant, eventually.

Image of 2023 Ariya battery-electric crossover courtesy of Nissan.

2023 Nissan Ariya Price Announced - Here’s How It Stacks Up To Competition

By John Goreham on September 27, 2022 - 12:04PM

We compare the prices of the Nissan Ariya to its nearest battery-electric crossover peers. Here is how the numbers break out.

Image of Tesla retail space with Model Y and Model 3 by John Goreham

Data Show Tesla’s Market Share Dropping In All Key Markets - Too Soon To Worry?

By John Goreham on September 27, 2022 - 10:21AM

Tesla’s market share seems to have declined over a period of three consecutive quarters in all markets. Here’s why the next couple of quarters may paint a clearer picture.

Image of Tesla Model 3 with 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV

Why a Tesla Owner Finds the Kia Sorento PHEV the Perfect Second Vehicle

By John Goreham on September 27, 2022 - 7:46AM

We interview a long-time EV driver who owned a Tesla and then bought a Kia Sorento as his next vehicle. Here's why a BEV owner purchased a PHEV.

What Do Tesla's 4680 Batteries Really Do Better?

By Jeremy Johnson on September 26, 2022 - 11:56PM

Tesla's 4680 batteries are a breakthrough technology. What do they do better and what is the future of battery technology? Let's find out!

Tesla's CCS1 Adapter Already Available In USA, With A Catch

By Nicolas Caballero on September 26, 2022 - 7:07PM

It has long been one of the great demands of many Tesla users in the United States: the CCS1 adapter will allow drivers to connect to any public charging point, although it will not actually work in all models yet.

Tesla Provider CATL Thinks Of Third Battery Factory In Europe, But There Are Doubts

By Nicolas Caballero on September 26, 2022 - 12:12PM

The world's largest battery manufacturer – a key Tesla provider - continues to maintain Europe as one of the main markets for its products. The Chinese manufacturer is evaluating the possibility of a new center, but there are some serious doubts.

Was There Really a Huge Tesla Recall?

By Jeremy Johnson on September 25, 2022 - 5:52PM

Was there a huge Tesla recall recently? What does this mean for Tesla? Is the word recall even correct? We'll cover all this now.

Why the Tesla Model Y is the Best Vehicle To Buy

By Jeremy Johnson on September 25, 2022 - 3:50PM

The Tesla Model Y is the best vehicle on the market today. Here's the feedback from a tester of the Model Y.

Image of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E without its livery.

Renault 5 Turbo 3E Drift Car Brings The Wing

By James Walker on September 24, 2022 - 12:48PM

Built as part of the Renault 5's 50th anniversary celebrations, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E is designed to travel sideways.

Sales Of The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid May Be Drying Up

By Justin Hart on September 24, 2022 - 6:02AM

It is very difficult to know exactly how many plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles that Kia sells in the U.S. because Kia does not report the sales of these models in its monthly, quarterly or annual figures. But I am starting to think that sales of at least the popular Sorento PHEV may have slowed to a trickle in the U.S.