Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 244)

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.

Mach-E sets new record for electric vehicles

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Breaks New Energy EV Record

By Timothy Boyer on July 13, 2021 - 9:38AM

Can EVs really handle a long road trip this summer? A 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E recently showed that it is possible and set a new energy EV record that qualified the feat for official recognition in Guinness World Records.

How Mach-E Suspension & High Voltage Wiring Compares to Tesla

By Timothy Boyer on July 12, 2021 - 4:58PM

The differences between the Ford Mach-E and its Tesla competitor is not so much about performance; rather, it could be described as being “Tesla-Style” vs “Ford-Style” where the devil is in the details when it comes to engineering. In this must-see video, Sandy Munro brings in Cory Steuben who explains the front and rear suspension systems including the high voltage wiring in this breakdown comparison between Ford and Tesla.

Image of Chevy Bolt charging at EVgo DCFC by John Goreham

Charging an Electric Vehicle In Public Can Cost Triple What Fueling Up a “Gas-Guzzler” Does

By John Goreham on July 12, 2021 - 2:48PM

Public EV charging can be ridiculously expensive. Here is what we paid to add 34 miles to a new 2022 model year EV at an EVgo charger.

These Tesla FSD Beta Testers Are Must Follow

By Jeremy Johnson on July 12, 2021 - 2:23PM

There are a number of people using Tesla's full self-driving beta v9 and doing YouTube videos with it. There are a group of them that are a must follow. Here they are and why.

Here Is Your Electric Vehicle Home Charger Checklist

By John Goreham on July 12, 2021 - 2:01PM

You are buying a new electric vehicle and are starting to consider a Home charger. Here’s your easy checklist to get what you need.

Bolt battery image used with permission of owner

Will the Battery Fire Recall Spoil the Chevy Bolt’s Perfect Reliability Record?

By John Goreham on July 12, 2021 - 11:06AM

A recent pair of recalls related to the Chevy Bolt have owners learning that even a vehicle with perfect reliability scores can have troubles.

Elon Musk: Tesla FSD Will Listen To Sirens & Alarms & Recognize Hand Gestures & Ambulance/Police Lights

By Tinsae Aregay on July 12, 2021 - 10:07AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says soon Tesla vehicles will be able to understand turn signals, hazards, ambulance/police lights & even hand gestures. The vehicles will also be able to listen for sirens and alarms.

Tesla Model Y Camera Catches Shooter in Act on Freeway

By Jeremy Johnson on July 12, 2021 - 8:18AM

There was a recent upload of a video of a Tesla Model Y video camera capturing the actions of a shooter on the freeway who pulled out a gun of some kind and shot out the window of the Tesla Model Y. Everything was recorded and police were notified.

US Made Tesla Model Ys Get Bioweapon Defense Mode

By Tinsae Aregay on July 12, 2021 - 4:35AM

According to early pictures, Bioweapon Defense Mode has finally come to Fremont, California-made Model Ys.

Why the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Will Be an Engineering Marvel

By Mary Conway on July 11, 2021 - 7:48PM

Lots of brands have plug-in hybrids, Jeep is engineering the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee to be an off-road leader as well as a hybrid.

Tesla FSD Needs These 5 Things Before Robotaxis Can Launch

By Jeremy Johnson on July 11, 2021 - 6:36PM

There was a recent launch of Tesla's FSD Beta v9 software. There are many videos of it and it's clear that it is improving. But there are 5 things that need to be done much better before cars can drive themselves without human intervention and in order to awaken the robotaxi fleet.

Redesigned battery system in 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E Battery Teardown With EV Battery Experts Sandy Munro and Mark Ellis

By Timothy Boyer on July 10, 2021 - 3:48PM

Here’s a great opportunity to take a look at the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E battery and learn what concerns battery industry experts have about it, as well as how Ford’s battery system may hold some advantages over the battery pack systems used in Tesla and other EVs.

Tesla's 4680 Battery Cells Are Supposedly Spotted

By Jeremy Johnson on July 10, 2021 - 1:57PM

Tesla's 4680 Battery Cells are supposedly spotted and this is a clue that they could be ready as a battery was spotted being signed by employees of Tesla. This could be the first 4680 structural battery pack and, if it is, is a really big deal for Tesla - about as important as the recent full self-driving v9 beta.

Tesla FSD v9 Beta Is Slick and Smooth

By Jeremy Johnson on July 10, 2021 - 11:42AM

We have breaking news of Tesla's first day of its release of its full self-driving (FSD) version 9 Beta software. It's looking pretty amazing. Let's take a look at the YouTube user, DirtyTesla, and see what his results with it are (from a dark 3:30 AM drive):

Dodge and Ram Could Be Real Competition For Mustang and F-150 When It Comes To Electrification

By Jimmy Dinsmore on July 9, 2021 - 2:45PM

Stellantis announced a major electrification initiative for its entire product line including an EV Ram truck and a mysterious EV muscle car. These competitive EVs could challenge Mustang and F-150 Lightning. EV pickup truck and muscle car expected from company in 2024.

Tesla Model Y Long Range Is Taking Over Europe

By Jeremy Johnson on July 9, 2021 - 12:00PM

We have breaking news of accelerating number of orders and improved delivery estimate times in Europe for the Tesla Model Y Long Range. This car is going to take over Europe!

Tesla in an 11 EV 1000 Mile Race

By Timothy Boyer on July 9, 2021 - 10:05AM

Call it a “non-race race” if you will, but pitting 11 popular EVs against each other in a four-state 1,000 mile loop, and you’ve got an event worth watching. Check out this YouTube video that shows how Tesla actually does against other EVs when it’s not ludicrous speed performance that counts, but the electronics controlling its power, the difference in charging rates between vehicles and charging stations…and smart decision making.

Tesla Model Y Standard Range Will Sell Like Hot Cakes In China

By Jeremy Johnson on July 8, 2021 - 8:56PM

Tesla is now offering the Model Y standard range in China. The implications of this are significant as the cost is greatly reduced from the Model Y long range. Let's look into this more!

Calls To Halt Giga Berlin’s Progress Grow As Tesla Gets Fined For Unauthorized Construction

By Tinsae Aregay on July 8, 2021 - 8:32PM

The State Environmental Agency of Brandenburg announced today it is initiating proceedings to fine Tesla for constructing tanks without a permit. This has led to increased calls to freeze Giga Berlin's construction altogether.

Model Y Shown Going Through Rigorous Quality Control Process At Giga Shanghai

By Daniel Cappo on July 8, 2021 - 7:54PM

A short video shows some brief glimpses of the Model Y going through the quality control process at Giga Shanghai. These tests showed that the Model Y has capabilities that a lot of buyers may not even think about that much when buying a car.

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Sets Its EPA Mark

New Car Sales Continue Blazing Pace: Ford, GM, Toyota Report Hikes

By Marc Stern on July 8, 2021 - 4:19PM

As car sales continue their blistering pace, the major automakers, Ford, GM, and Toyota continue to report sales are through the roof giving the carmakers the funding needed to increase the availability of electric vehicles.

Lightyear One Performance might be the most energy efficient vehicle today

This Car Could Be Significantly Surpassing Tesla Models in Distance and Charging

By Timothy Boyer on July 8, 2021 - 2:18PM

Should Tesla be looking over its shoulder? Here’s a newcomer that claims to be the most efficient electric vehicle in the world with at least one game-changing deal breaker feature that buyers are looking for in an EV.

Tragic Death of Teenage Boy With a Tesla Could Have Been Avoided

By Jeremy Johnson on July 8, 2021 - 1:42PM

There was recent and tragic news of a teenage boys death while in a truck, which collided with a Tesla Model 3, ejecting the boy from the truck and causing his death. This is a sad and tragic death and I want to share how this could have been easily avoided.

Will The Next-Generation Subaru Forester Be All-Electric Or Hybrid?

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2021 - 10:58AM

Subaru revealed a new time frame for offering a new Forester hybrid in the U.S. When will customers see an all-electric Forester compact SUV?

Tesla Giga Berlin Graffiti Concept by 153 design

Tesla Outsells VW ID.3 & ID.4 Combined In Germany

By Tinsae Aregay on July 7, 2021 - 3:24PM

Tesla has set a new delivery record in Germany for the month of June. In doing so, the EV maker also outsold the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 combined.

The Tesla Model 2, the End of All Other EV's

By Jeremy Johnson on July 7, 2021 - 2:56PM

Tesla has said it can produce a Model 2 hatchback car for $25,000 that is fully autonomous, will use 4680 batteries, and get about 250 miles of range. When Tesla announces this compact, Model 2 vehicle, it will create mass adoption of electric vehicles, will be the end of all other electric vehicles, and definitely the end of all internal combustion engine vehicles.

Tesla's Staggering Battery Advantage Over Its Competitors

By Jeremy Johnson on July 6, 2021 - 2:01PM

There was a recent set of Tweets by the Twitter user @matty_mogul about Tesla's battery advantage over its competitors. The gap is HUGE. Let's go over his findings.

Battery experts explain what Tesla is doing right.

Tesla Battery Tech Secrets for New Tesla Owners

By Timothy Boyer on July 6, 2021 - 10:40AM

Are you a new Tesla owner or new to Tesla, but unsure of exactly why Tesla battery tech dominates all other EV makers? Here’s a refresher video from one year ago with Tesla battery tech experts Sandy Munro and Mark Ellis who explain the real battery tech secrets of how and why Tesla dominates all other Electric Vehicle makers.

Elon Musk Confirms Cybertruck's Final Design Features with Crab Mode

Elon Musk Again Updates on Cybertruck's Final Design

By Armen Hareyan on July 5, 2021 - 11:08PM

Tesla Owner Reports That His Model S Did 250,000 Miles On One Set Of Brake Pads

By Daniel Cappo on July 5, 2021 - 7:38PM

This is an impressive number of miles especially when compared to any other car. There are many factors that could have led to good brake durability in this instance.

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