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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.

image courtesy of Hyundai
Six Hybrid or Electric Models Land On Fastest-Selling Vehicles List - How Did Your Favorite Rank?
By John Goreham on
A new update to the twenty fastest-selling new vehicles in America list includes hybrids from Hyundai and Toyota, EVs from Volkswagen, Jeep, and Toyota, and a lot of gas guzzlers. America's new vehicle divide is on full display.
FSD in Europe
FSD Sensor System Installed on Ford Mondeo Tested at Two Levels Above Tesla FSD
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest about a live multi-city trial of one type of autonomy FSD software that is being outfitted on Ford Mondeos to operate across a five-mile area in varied traffic and weather conditions that is rated two levels above Tesla’s current FSD categorization.
Image of crashed Ford Mustang Mach-E courtesy of IIHS
These Ford Mustang Mach-E Crash Images Have An Interesting Back-Story
By John Goreham on
A picture speaks a thousand words as they say. This picture’s story about a crashed Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle isn’t what you’d guess.
Tesla Model S and Model 3
Tesla Insurance Is Coming To European Countries
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to a recent job posting on Tesla's Careers page, Tesla is planning to hire actuaries to help build out the company's revolutionary insurance business in Europe.
Image of RAV4 Hybrid courtesy of Toyota
Study: 2025 BEVs have Highest Cost of Ownership Hybrids Lowest Among Vehicle Types
By John Goreham on
A new study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Labs predicts that hybrids are the least expensive crossover vehicles to own, battery-electric the most expensive for the model year 2025. Here are some interesting findings from the study.
Tesla Vehicle Deliveries
Tesla Deliveries by Quarters. Model Y Surging!
By Jeremy Johnson on
Recently, the Twitter user, James Stephenson, posted 69 Tweets in the most detailed analysis of Tesla I've ever seen. Let's take a look at Tweet #3 of these which focuses on Tesla's delivery of vehicles quarter by quarter, year over year. Here is the details!
yoke
Tesla's Intention to Stick With The Yoke Steering Wheel Is A Double-Edged Sword
By Daniel Cappo on
Tesla has made it clear that they don’t plan to drop the yoke steering wheel. The yoke is ultimately the foundation for a car with progressive steering.

Tesla Reveals Giga Berlin's New Big Changes
Tesla Reveals Giga Berlin's New Big Changes
By Armen Hareyan on
Road trips are possible in EVS, even though charging architecture is still a little limited
The Porsche Taycan And Telsa Model S Can Charge In Just Minutes! Time For A Road Trip
By Frank DiMuccio on
With vehicles like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan being able to charge several miles worth of power in a single minute, the era of range anxiety appears to be approaching its end. Many potential owners felt that the long charge times required for many electric vehicles were prohibiting them from purchasing one, but as fast charging stations pop-up across the world, that may be less of an issue.
Tesla Model S Plaid
Elon Musk Says Tesla Model S Plaid Acceleration Is 20% Faster Than Falling Down
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's favorite vehicle/Tesla and daily driver has been the Model S. And now with the launch of the Plaid variant Musk seems unable to hold back his excitement and now claims the Plaid Model S can accelerate 20% quicker than gravity.
An Important Tool all Tesla Owners Should Carry to Revive a Dead Tesla
By Timothy Boyer on
Even though it’s been argued by Tesla that there is no real need for a car to carry a spare tire anymore, this does not mean that Tesla owners should be unprepared for other road mishaps. Here is at least one important simple tool all Tesla owners should carry to revive a dead Tesla as demonstrated by this one Tesla owner.
2022 GMC Hummer EV
GM Will Sell Battery and Fuel Cell Expertise to Finance Future Vehicles like the 2022 GMC HUMMER EV
By Mary Conway on
GM Announces huge investments in future EVs and AVs. GM will leverage its new Ultium battery platform for semi trucks. It will also sell its HYDROTEC hydrogen fuel cells for use in planes and trains.
EV Technology trumps older ICE technology and some owners are finding it time to make the switch
What Could Make A Long Time Mustang Driver Switch To Electric? Check Out The Audi E-Tron GT
By Frank DiMuccio on
The Audi E-Tron GT, new in 2021, is a stunning EV. While related to the Porsche Taycan, the E-Tron GT also features Audi’s fabled Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Audi has made the E-Tron GT with the driver in mind and it shows. My friend has been driving Ford Mustangs for the last 20 years, but he’s considering swapping to an EV thanks to the E-Tron GT, and here’s why:
2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport, pricing, specs, features
The Sporty Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid U.S. Customers Want But Can’t Have
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced a new 2021 Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid "Smart Edition" in Japan. Customers in the U.S. can only look and not touch.
Tesla Model S Plaid's Interior Noise
The Cabin Noise in The New Model S and New HVAC Firmware
By Armen Hareyan on
The cabin noise in the new refreshed Tesla Model S is amazing. If you are wondering how is the cabin noise in a new Model S, we are going to find out now and with a new update from Elon Musk about Tesla's new HVAC firmware.
Polestar 3 announcement that it will be made in the US.
Competitive All-Electric Foreign SUV Will Be Manufactured in the USA
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent news release announced today that the Swedish-born all-electric Polestar 3 SUV will be manufactured in the United States.
Endurance EV truck image courtesy of Lordstown Motors
Trouble Brews At EV Truck Maker Lordstown Motors
By John Goreham on
A quick peek at the most recent news on Lordstown Motors makes the company's future look bleak.
RAV4 has already been electrified, so hopefully it will be back as a BEV soon
Toyota Hinted At An Electric RAV4; What's The ICE One Like?
By Frank DiMuccio on
Toyota, as a brand built a reputation of reliability in the 80s and 90s. The 2000s seemed a little rocky for them, with vehicles like the Solara and Venza not being the star performers that companies hope for. Regardless of their foibles, the Japanese automaker has managed to regain a lot of that reliability cred. The RAV4 is one of Toyota’s most popular choices and hopefully a BEV version will be on the way soon.
GM Will Use Its Technology to Modernize Trains
GM Will Use Its Battery and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology to Modernize Trains
By Mary Conway on
GM will use its decades of hi-tech research to help transform rail lines and make them greener.
Here’s What Yoke Steering in Tesla Looks Like in Actual Use
By Timothy Boyer on
Are you undecided about whether Tesla’s yoke steering is right for you? Here’s a link to a video of yoke steering in action that illustrates at least one bothersome aspect of driving with this type of non-wheel, steering wheel.
Original Tesla Roadster
The Original Tesla Roadster and Beyond
By Jeremy Johnson on
In May, 2015, I had the honor of having my first Tesla car ride. It was in the original Tesla roadster with a friend in California. Let's talk about the Tesla Roadster then, now, and in the future.
Creative Use of Smart Summon Gets The Job Done for Tesla Owner
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s one use of Smart Summon you won’t find in your Tesla manual that helped one creative Tesla owner take care of a difficult part of his job.
Tesla Giga Berlin
Tesla Giga Berlin Needs To Undergo Another Public Review Rules State Office For Environment
By Tinsae Aregay on
Brandenburg State Office for Environment has confirmed Tesla's decision to add a battery plant to the Giga Berlin plans will necessitate a second public review and possibly a public hearing.
The Dodge Circuit, revealed in 2009, never made it to production.
Toyota Eyes ICE Motorsports While Dodge Whispers About An EV Demon-Hunter
By Frank DiMuccio on
When Toyota brought out the Prius two decades ago, the small, efficient vehicle carved out a niche and a cult following for itself. The RAV4 Prime has earned respect in its own right as well with the plucky hybrid cross-over being a very quick grocery getter. For a company that was so early to adopt electric technology, they seem hesitant to swap over fully. Even Dodge seems more excited to make the swap.
Toyota Motor vs. Tesla - Which Stock is a Better Buy
Toyota vs Tesla: Which Stock To Buy These Days
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model Y
European Tesla Model Y Reservation Holders Might Get Their Vehicles Soon From Giga Shanghai
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to rumors, Tesla is planning to export made-in-China Model Ys to European customers. Model Y deliveries in Europe could begin as soon as the beginning of Q3 2021.
DIY EV charger in home garage
Tesla Owner Builds Automatic EV Charger in His Garage Using a Raspberry Pi
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent YouTube video shows how one Tesla owner was able to automate his EV charging needs using a Raspberry Pi microcontroller and some mechanical hardware to turn his garage into a hands-off charging station.
NX 450h+ image courtesy of Lexus
2022 Lexus NX 450+ vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime - Which Is Your Favorite PHEV?
By John Goreham on
We compare and contrast the known similarities and differences between the Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle and the Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV. Check out our comprehensive comparison/contrast chart.
Ford Mustang Mach-E charging
Mustang Mach-E Beats EPA Range Estimates In Testing While Tesla Falls Short
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
All three iterations of Mustang Mach-E have exceeded their EPA range in testing by Edmunds. Meanwhile seven of the Teslas tested by Edmunds have fallen short of their range estimates. Mustang Mach-E standard-range battery with RWD gets 34 miles over its EPA estimation in Edmunds latest testing.
Tesla, Porsche, And Ford: New Hype Vs Experience And Excellence
By Frank DiMuccio on
25 lucky folks have gotten their Tesla Model S Plaids. I can’t imagine the thrill. I’d have to guess It would be similar to what Ford’s CEO Jim Farley felt behind the wheel of the Mustang Mach E 1400. When Porsche says the Taycan will sprint you to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, but you get there in 2.4, it’s probably pretty fantastic, too.
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