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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 264)

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.

Testing Starlink Terminal
Elon Musk: SpaceX Starlink Satellite Internet For Planes, Ships, Trucks, & RVs Not Tesla Cars
By Tinsae Aregay on
Even though Starlink has filed with the FCC to put its Starlink terminals onto moving objects, Elon Musk has said this won't include Tesla vehicles. According to Musk, the focus is aircraft, ships, trucks, and RVs.
When We Will See the GMC Hummer EV SUV
GM Gives a New Update on The 2022 GMC Hummer EV SUV
By Mary Conway on
GMC is giving us advance warning on when we will see the long awaited 2022 GMC Hummer EV SUV. Meanwhile, the company is doing last minute testing on the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Supertruck.
Image courtesy of Consumer Reports
Toyota Dominates Consumer Reports New Green Choice Vehicle Listing
By John Goreham on
A great new way for consumers to make choices on green vehicles from Consumer Reports has just launched. Toyota’s leadership is clearly evident in the number of Green Choice models the company produces.
Tesla's 2020 Milestones in Automotive and Energy sectors
Tesla's New Video Shows Its 2020 Milestones in Automotive, Energy and Stock Sectors
By Armen Hareyan on
Image used with permission of Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports Cover Highlights Hot New EVs - Where’s Tesla?
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicles adorn Consumer Reports’ Annual April Autos Issue this year. Three of the hottest up-and-coming EVs make the cover shot. None are from Tesla.
Mustang Mach-E does a bit of off-roading
Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-E's To Fix Subframe Torque Problems
By Marc Stern on
Ford has put a hold on delivery of Mustang Mach-E's to examine a subframe problem. During a quality inspection, engineers found that the subframe bolts were not torqued to spec by a subcontractor. So, techs will be looking at all the subframe bolts on 94 percent of the Mustang Mach-E's on dealer lots. Fewer than 75 Mach-E's in customer hands will be examined, as well. If the bolts are not torqued to spec they will be tightened.
Giga Berlin Giga Press
A New Image Shows Tesla Begining Giga Press Assembly At Berlin Gigafactory
By Tinsae Aregay on
A drone flyover of Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory on March 5 shows Tesla starting to assembling the Giga Press at the plant. This is a good sign for the start of production in the middle of 2021.
Tesla Engagement Hub
Tesla Launches Social Media Platform By Company Behind Same Initiative For DNC, Uber, & Starbucks
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has launched a new social media platform by a San Fransisco-based company called Countable Corporation. The company is behind similar initiatives for the DNC, Mayor Pete 2020 Campaign, Uber, and Starbucks.
Tesla Gigafactory UK Talks Gain More Ground with a Minister Backing
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla signs contracts with Hitachi and Autoneum for Giga Berlin supply
Two Suppliers Already Work on Tesla Giga Berlin Making Parts for Model Y
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla already signs supplier contracts for Giga Berlin as construction nears to its conclusion and Tesla gets ready to build the first prototype Model Y electric crossover sometimes in May and mass production in July -August time-frame.
Image courtesy of Tesla
Study: Tesla Model Y Most Expensive Vehicle Model To Insure
By John Goreham on
A new study of insurance changes in 2021 points to the Tesla Model Y electric crossover vehicle as an outlier and the single most expensive model to insure.
Tesla Yoke steering Wheel
Tesla Yoke Steering Wheel Under Review By NHTSA ‘To Better Understand The New Technology’
By Tinsae Aregay on
In a statement to Teslarati NHTSA said the organization is reviewing Tesla's use of the yoke steering wheel. For the review, Tesla has been providing the regulatory agency with more information about the safety of the feature.
Image courtesy of Volkswagen.
Considering a VW ID.4? Here's Why You Should Wait Six Months
By John Goreham on
The coming Volkswagen ID.4 is going to be a great new battery-electric offering. However, it has some issues now that VW needs to fix. Don't jump the gun and get one that is half-baked.
Images courtesy of Tesla and Ford
Reports: Mustang Mach-E Already Taking Significant Market Share From Tesla
By John Goreham on
Independent investor groups are watching to see how the new Ford Mustang Mach-E will impact Tesla's market share. Early indications are that the Mustang Mach-E is taking sales directly away from Tesla.
Image courtesy of Hyundai
Everything You Need To Know About DIY Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
By John Goreham on
You just spend tens of thousands of dollars on a new electric vehicle. Your next task is to get a wall charger up and working. Please step back from the Home Depot webpage. Here's why.
Small images courtesy of the Mfg. Chart by John Goreham
These EVs Declined In Sales In America After Range Improvements: Leaf, Bolt, Model 3
By John Goreham on
One would assume that increasing the range of an electric vehicle would boost sales and deliveries. Actually, the opposite has happened. Here’s why the Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt, and Nissan Leaf all saw sales declines after they saw battery improvements resulting in more range.
Image courtesy of kate Silbaugh
5 Plug-in Hybrid EV Myths Battery-Electric Purists Wish Were True
By John Goreham on
Some battery-electric vehicle fans are passionate about which green vehicle technology is “right” and which is “wrong.” Here are some of the myths they repeat in order to dismiss the effectiveness of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles in meeting green car buyers’ needs.
Tesla Full Self Driving
Elon Musk: Tesla Will Launch FSD Subscription In Q2, Might Be Clue For FSD Beta Wide Release
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk on Twitter has said Tesla will launch the FSD subscription service in Q2 2021. This might coincide with the wide release of the FSD beta currently only available for customers in Tesla's early access program.
Image courtesy of Nissan
Nissan Wind Tunnel Test Surprise - Wheels Create One-Third of Vehicle Drag
By John Goreham on
Nissan lays out an interesting fact regarding vehicle drag. The body and frontal area have less to do with drag than you might think.
Toyota Sienna AWD image by John Goreham
Here’s How Pro Testers Know If A Vehicle Is Good In Winter Ice and Snow
By John Goreham on
How the men and women who do winter vehicle testing determine if your favorite truck, car, crossover, or SUV is “good in the snow.”
image courtesy of Toyota dealer's public webpage
Toyota Dealers Begin To Soften Prices On Hot RAV4 Prime PHEV
By John Goreham on
Toyota dealers gave the brand a black eye for jacking up prices of the new RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle above MSRP last year. The good news is that prices appear to be coming down to MSRP or below.
Tesla China President
Tesla China President Defends Vehicle Production Quality After Multiple Reported Issues
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla's president for Greater China Zhu Xiaotong gave an interview to China Liberation Daily and Shangguan news. In the interview, he discussed Tesla's quality assurance systems and a whole lot more.
Tesla Giga Berlin Battery Plant
Images Show Work On Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory Battery Plant Might Have Started
By Tinsae Aregay on
A drone flyover of Giga Berlin by Jurgen from @GF4Tesla Twitter account show earthwork being done on a large piece of land. This could be the location for what will be the world's largest battery factory.
2022 Subaru all-electric SUV, 2022 Subaru Forester
Subaru Is Slow Offering All-Electric - Scores High For Climate Change Efforts
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru doesn't have an all-electric SUV yet, but they still champion for climate change. See what the automaker is doing while you wait.
Chevy Bolt charging image by John Goreham
Prediction: EPA Will Switch to a 3-Number Electric Vehicle Range Figure To Address Cold-Weather Reduction
By John Goreham on
The EPA’s electric vehicle range estimates seem overly optimistic in winter. Here is why we foresee the EPA making a switch to a three-number EV range format and why it would resolve the debate over real-world EV range for good.
Tesla Model S interior
Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Going To 2 Shifts For Refreshed Model S&X Line Due To High Demand
By Tinsae Aregay on
In a new leaked Tesla memo, Elon Musk says retooling of the Model S & X lines is almost complete. And due to the high demand, they will be going 2 shifts in the production line.
Tesla repair in China is less costly than Mercedes, Audi and BMW
Tesla's New Price List Shows Repair Cheaper Than Mercedes, BMW and Audi
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla service and repair costs are way cheaper than that of BMW, Mercedes & Audi in China. This is a huge advantage for vertically integrated company like Tesla.
Tesla Roadster vs Aptera
Pioneering Innovation in the Tesla Roadster and Aptera
By Dean McManis on
Yesterday’s leading edge technology of the 2008 Tesla Roadster was groundbreaking when new. But how does it compare to today’s new automotive technology as shown in the 2022 Aptera?
Tesla Giga Texas
Tesla Stock Tumbles By $270 Billion, A New Huge Short Position Might Be Behind The Slide
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla's market cap has gone down by more than $270 billion in just the last month. There are several possible reasons for the slide including short sellers and many more.
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander image by Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Improves 2021 Outlander PHEV With Added Range More Power - Will It Rival RAV4 Prime?
By John Goreham on
Mitsubishi's Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV) is refreshed for 2022. Will these changes sway some RAV4 Prime shoppers? You be the judge.
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