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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.

Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tesla Model 3 Performance: The Beginning of An Era
By Alex Belauste on
The Tesla Model 3 has been an instant classic since its release in July of 2018. The base model starts at $35,000 and the performance model starts at just over $56,000 These numbers are far below what you’d think the car was worth. So has Tesla gone too far?
Tesla Autopilot Software
Autopilot Crashes Erode Faith in Tesla
By Eric Evarts on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims that robot driving will be three to four times safer than human drivers. But a spate of recent crashes belies his statistics.
Chevy Bolt EV on winter road, Bolt EV Winder driving
Chevy Bolt EV vs. Alaskan Winter: There's Only One Winner According to this Owner
By Steve Birkett on
A Chevy Bolt EV owner in Alaska took to the car's Facebook forum to share his experiences at temperatures of -33°F/-36°C. The outcome provides a counterpoint to the popular criticism of electric vehicles in winter conditions.
2998 Hummer 3
Why GM Will Bring Back Hummer as a GMC Electric Pickup
By Mary Conway on
We should know within a month what the new incarnation of Hummer should look like. GM is expected to unveil its new electric truck during the Superbowl, February 2, 2020!
Tesla Model X Falcon Wing Open Black
How can I love Tesla, yet not trust them?
By Eric Evarts on
Tesla has changed the world, but not without financial risk to its buyers.
Unlike many green vehicle companies Toyota actually builds them.
Unlike Many Darlings Of the Auto Press Toyota Actually Has Factories For Green Vehicles
By John Goreham on
Toyota outlines its plans for the high-volume green crossovers it plans to produce in 2020. They can even tell you the address.
Tesla stock above $500?
Is Today The Day Tesla Stock Finishes Above $500 Per Share
By John Goreham on
Tesla stock has been flirting with $500 per share. Will it end the day above that milestone today?
Chevy Bolt EV
GM Needs to See Two Things Before They Push Electric Vehicles
By Eric Way on
Despite having some of the best electric vehicle technology, GM still hasn't pushed fully into the electric vehicle market. Their delay is based on two factors that must first be addressed.
Mazda MX-30: The Makers Now Reach for Excuses for BEVs with Tiny Batteries and Tiny Ranges
By Al Castro on
Another maker unveils another battery electric vehicle, their first we’ve been waiting for, for years, and with no more excuses of expensive batteries and paltry ranges while Tesla escalates theirs, we’re once again disappointed. This time it’s Mazda. I explain.
Tesla’s US Model 3 Sales drop after peak
Tesla’s U.S. Model 3 Sales Drop 25% In Q4 – Peak Model 3 Came And Went
By John Goreham on
The Tesla Model 3 may never again regain its peak of sales in America as Tesla’s US Model 3 Sales drop by 25 percent in the 4th quarter. Here’s why.
Blue Tesla Model Y and eight other electric cars coming in 2020
Mustang Mach-E, Bolt EUV and Tesla Model Y Among 9 EVs Coming in 2020
By Eric Evarts on
More electric SUVs, big, small and fast, are rolling out in 2020. What those, hoping for more electric vehicles, can look forward to in 2020. Here are 9 new EVs that should expand EV variety and availability for 2020.
Why BEVs fail and PHEVs succeed.
Inside EVs Article Illustrates Why Affordable Plug-in Hybrids Make More Sense Than BEVs
By John Goreham on
A deep dive by one of the top experts on EV charging perfectly illustrates why affordable battery-electric vehicles are far from the solution for most drivers.
2017 Chevy Bolt EV, long trips on Chevrolet Bolt, electric car long trips, EV trip planning, Chevy Bolt
Three Years of Ownership: My First 1,000-Mile Chevy Bolt EV Trip
By Eric Way on
I've now owned my 2017 Chevy Bolt EV for over three years, and it's taken me on a number of adventures. Let's turn back the clock three years to look at my first 1,000-mile Chevy Bolt EV road trip from January of 2017.
FCA's CES Display Electric plug-in jeep wrangler
Jeep's Plan to Electrify the Crowds at CES With Plug-In Wrangler
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is planning to release more information at the Consumer Electronics Show about its plans to electrify some of its Jeep vehicles under the Jeep 4xe banner.
Vote for Tesla as top auto news story of the decade.
Vote Here For Tesla Model S As Most Influential Automotive Product Of the Decade
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports is conducting a poll of the most important products of the past decade. You can vote for Tesla here.
2020 Ford Mustang Orange Color, second generation ford mustang is coming
It’s The End of The Ford Mustang As We Know It
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
The Ford Mustang has endured many doom and gloom prognostications over its 56-year history. And never once has Ford ceased to not produce a pony car. General Motors can’t say that about the Corvette or the Camaro. So, with all the talk and dissent over the Mustang Mach E, is this truly the end of the Mustang as we know? Probably not.
Three dead in two separate Tesla crashes.
Two Tesla Crashes Kill Three In One Day - One Brings Federal Scrutiny
By John Goreham on
In an unusual day of accidents for Tesla, three motorists have lost their lives in two separate crashes. One has federal investigators taking a close look. (Images linked in story)
Woman killed in Tesla crash.
Second Crash In One Month Of A Tesla Into A Parked Firetruck Results In Fatality
By John Goreham on
Teslas continue to smash into the back of parked first responder vehicles doing their work. This time the crash had a tragic end. (Images linked from story)
2019 Cadillac CT6 Sport Black color
The Truth Behind a Cadillac Engine that Doesn’t Fit in Any Other Cadillac Car
By Al Castro on
It’s 2020, and we are back to the fate of Cadillac’s flagship, the CT6, and if its Cadillac sourced power plant, the now legendary Blackwing can also be spared from the chopping block. Sure enough in GM fashion, the engine doesn’t fit in any other Cadillacs. This is problem over at GM they also have with electromobility. I explain.
Mia Niro EV confirmed for 2020 and beyond
Kia Confirms Niro EV Will Have A Future In the U.S. Market 2020 and Beyond
By John Goreham on
Kia has confirmed to Torque News that the Niro EV will remain a U.S. model.
2020 Mazda3 recall, Mazda3 recall over automatic emergency braking, Mazda3 automatic emergency braking problems,
Recall Coming For 2019-2020 Mazda3 Over Unwanted Auto-Braking
By John Goreham on
Mazda will be recalling its Mazda3 over unwanted automatic emergency braking.
Chevy Bolt EV Trip Planning
Chevrolet Bolt EV: Issues with A Better Route Planner
By Eric Way on
While I personally plan all of my own trips, I know that a number of people still rely on EV trip planners such as A Better Route Planner. However, I have identified several issues with ABRP's results for the Chevy Bolt EV, and I discuss them in this story.
Red Ford Mustang Mach-E, Mach-e Mustang sold out
Ford Mustang Mach-E Sold Out
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
First edition order numbers tell us a little more about Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and who is and isn’t buying it. While details and numbers are all unconfirmed there appears to be a small consumer base for Ford’s all-electric Mustang crossover.
Turkish electric vehicle revealed.
Turkey Reveals Domestically-Manufactured Electric Vehicle Model Plans
By John Goreham on
A consortium of Turkish companies has revealed a new electric crossover and sedan. Here's what's planned.
the cause of Toyota Honda and Hyundai EV delays
Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai EV Delays and Their Fuel Cell Models
By Dean McManis on
Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai all advertise that they are green automakers. But delays in showing new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for customers to buy are raising questions about their real commitment to EVs. The main question coming up is this: are Asian automaker’s commitments to fuel cell vehicles slowing their entry into battery EVs?
Frozen Chevy Bolt EV, unplugged Chevy Bolt in the cold, Chevy Bolt EV Internal Battery Temperature
My Chevy Bolt EV Sat Unplugged in the Cold: Here's What I Learned
By Eric Way on
I left my 2017 Chevy Bolt EV unplugged for two nights in freezing temperatures. Here's what I learned about its "vampire drain" and battery heating.
Consumer Reports leaves Kia Niro EV off list of most satisfying cars for this reason.
2 Reasons Why The Kia Niro EV Was Left Off Consumer Reports' List Of Most Satisfying Cars
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports had data showing the Kia Niro EV was the most satisfying vehicle in the eyes of owners. Here is why the Tesla Model 3 topped the list instead.
Chevy-Bolt-EV-Electrify-America-Charging
3 Things Electrify America Needs to Fix in 2020 (Starting with Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV Charging)
By Steve Birkett on
Electrify America has made impressive progress throughout 2019, but some major challenges remain. Here are three areas for the charging network to work on, starting with a fix for Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV drivers.
Tesla tops list of most satisfying vehicles.
Tesla Dominates This List of 10 Most Satisfying Vehicles
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports has just released its updated list of vehicles that owners report to be the most satisfying. Tesla simply owns this list.
Ford Mustang Mach E, Ford's 2nd verstion of Mustang Mach E on a VW Platform
The Second Version of Ford Mustang Mach E on a Volkswagen Platform
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
Between Ford's partnership with Volkswagen and the response and publicity from the Mustang Mach E launch, it seems the writing is on the wall that Ford will produce a second version of the Mustang Mach E. This one would be smaller and built on a Volkswagen platform. But would it bare the Mustang name and badge as well?

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