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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.

How Owning a Scooter Company Helps Ford Motor
By Mary Conway on
Ford Motor just bought a scooter company named Spin. Spin helps Ford further its mobility plan and build its brand loyalty with younger customers.
Toyota hints at 2019 Prius with all-wheel drive
Toyota Teases All-Wheel Drive Prius For 2019
By John Goreham on
Is Toyota adding all-wheel-drive capability to the Prius for 2019? It certainly seems that way.
Honda Clarity is top-selling affordable EV in October.
Honda Clarity Number One Affordable EV In October Sales, Tops Toyota Prius Prime
By John Goreham on
Honda's new Clarity has continued to climb in sales. This past month it was America's top-selling affordable electrified vehicle model.
The 2019 eCOPO Camaro presented at 2018 SEMA
The 2019 eCOPO BEV Camaro Race Car Concept: the Pony All Electric Both GM and Ford Should’ve Been Making by Now
By Al Castro on
In my frustrating effort to keep pushing the movement toward full electric cars, I often get frustrated by the lack of enthusiasm and missed steps the legacy car makers have taken. If they really were enthused and eager to adapt to electric cars, they would have an all electric option for both their halo sports and pony cars. They don’t. Still. With lackluster Camaro sales, Chevy needs a “comeback kid” car. The eCOPO Camaro is it.
General Motors is the Latest to Unveil an eBike
By Mary Conway on
General Motors is inviting fans to get in on the ground floor of its plans to market eBikes. GM is the latest automaker to include integrated eBikes in its mobility plans. Ford and Audi have been developing the eBikes for years.
The UK Built Swedish Uniti One credit Uniti Media Package
The 2020 UK Built Swedish Uniti One Electric Mini “Smart Phone Car” Debuts Now to Ramp Up Production Late 2019 to Early 2020
By Al Castro on
While Tesla takes care of the other high end of the electric vehicle market with Models S, 3, X, and soon Y and U, Uniti, the Swedish electric car startup maker is trying to find an angle on the opposite end by soon shortly putting an unorthodox 2 seat high tech and feature rich micro BEV into production. This car will be a hit in the EU, India, and Brazil no doubt, but in NA? Hmm. Well I hope so.
Pictures of Tesla Model Range, Model Y Reveal, Model U pickup render (TruckTrend), and Roadster 2
With Company History Making Record Productivity and Profits and Four New Vehicles Coming, Tesla Must Turn the Page and Forge Ahead
By Al Castro on
Tesla always seems to have side distractions they can never shake off, mostly originating from their mercurial CEO. But with both record profits and productivity, Tesla mustn’t destroy momentum to seize the moment and not be distracted by FBI investigations or stock fluctuations. They have four upcoming vehicles that will help them corner the electric car market at least for a while, and they need to capitalize on that.
2019 COPO Camaro
Two COPO Camaro Drag Cars Debut at SEMA, One is Electric
By Patrick Rall on
The biggest surprise from Chevrolet at the SEMA Show thus far is the introduction of two new COPO Camaro drag cars – one being the 2019 production car and the other being an all-electric, 9-second concept.
Report: FBI investigates Tesla.
As If The FBI Didn't Have Enough On Its Plate - It's Now Investigating Tesla
By John Goreham on
Among its many duties protecting America, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now taxed with proving the obvious when it comes to Tesla's fibs.
Tesla Model S kicked off Consumer Reports List
Tesla Model S Booted From Consumer Reports Recommended List - Again
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports closely follows the quality of vehicles. The pricey Tesla Model S is again out of favor.
Installing a roof rack on a 2018 Nissan Leaf
Putting a Roof Rack on Your 2018 Nissan Leaf
By Armen Hareyan on
Robert Ouimet, a 2018 Nissan Leaf owner from Canada, shares his experience of putting a roof rack on a 2018 Leaf and what he has learned from installing it.
All photos from either ChargePoint, Tesla, Electrify America, US DOE, or Porsche Media sites
Attention Electric Car Owners: Here’s an Update on Choices for EV Public Charging Options
By Al Castro on
One of the most frustrating things about owning an electric car is missing the easy dynamic once had by going to a gas station to refuel. As electric cars proliferate and investment money is spent, however, more and newer options, either now or coming on the horizon, will make public charging easier, and in a few cases, even for free.
Ford Mustang Hybrid or Mach 1 Teaser
New Promotional Video Teases Hybrid Next Gen Ford Mustang, or Maybe the Mach 1
By Patrick Rall on
A new video from Ford Motor Company that talks about building the future reveals the shadowy car above that looks like a futuristic Mustang with a hybrid V8 and a glowing running pony logo on the grille – possibly previewing the next big thing to come once the GT500 has finally been introduced.
Workhorse Group’s New NGEN-1000 BEV Van now in production.
The Workhorse NGEN All Electric Delivery Van: The EV Delivery Truck Replacement Has Arrived to Out-Match Diesels Out of Existence
By Al Castro on
With half the weight, a 100 mile range, low operational costs, and prices to match a compatible diesel vehicle, Workhorse’s new NGEN BEV truck means the gasoline and diesel delivery van is now on its way to becoming obsolete with an all electric one coming to a local delivery route near you.
Mission E Turismo
Porsche Verifies Mission E Cross Turismo Will Be Built
By Marc Stern on
Last March, Porsche gave some rather large hints that the Mission E Cross lineup would include a Turismo model. That was confirmed during a meeting of top members of the automaker's executive ranks. The new vehicle will reportedly have a 3.2-second 0 to 62 time and a top speed north of 155 mph.
Tesla pulls Full Self-Driving.
Tesla Pulls "Full Self-Driving" From Its Menu
By John Goreham on
Tesla just pulled Full Self-Driving off of its menu. What does this mean for Model 3 shoppers?
Audi E-Tron GT
Audi E-Tron GT Aims At Tesla Model S P100D
By Marc Stern on
Here's an interesting tidbit: as you may suspect, automakers like to tease their special models. It's a way of hooking gearheads with the new iron well before the official release of the vehicle. That's exactly the way Audi has been handling the release of its EV E-Tron GT.
Mercedes EV Hydrogen Plugin GLC F-Cell
Mercedes is first to market with a plug in EV/Hydrogen GLC F-Cell
By Dean McManis on
Germany is serious about building zero emissions vehicles as demonstrated by Mercedes new GLC F-Cell crossover, which will be on sale in several cities in Germany by the end of this month. The introduction did not mention the U.S. market, but there shouldn’t be any reason why we wouldn’t see this fuel cell hybrid here within a year or so after the German release.
Tesla Model 3 actual cost.
New Mid-Range Model 3 - Tesla Just Can't Resist The Urge To Exaggerate Its Pricing
By John Goreham on
Tesla drops a lower-priced Model 3. Like always, the luxury automaker can't just be honest about its price.
Tesla Model S White Color 1200x900 size
The One Thing Tesla Model S Owners Would Like to Ask Elon to Change About Model S
By Armen Hareyan on
If you could ask Elon Musk to change one thing about your Tesla Model S what would it be?
The Bollinger B2 Pickup Truck as Introduced by Bolliger on Their Website
Bollinger Adds 1 Ton Dedicated B2 Pickup Truck to its LineUp: B1 Converts to a Pickup but the Newly Added B2 is all 100% Pickup
By Al Castro on
In a strategy to keep them viable in what definitely will be an intensely competitive pickup truck market with the addition of several electrics by several makers, Bollinger Motors adds a sole purposed dedicated 1 ton Pickup truck based on its SUT it plans to put into production late next year, early 2020.
Tesla vehicles get more expensive.
Buying a Tesla Vehicle Just Got $3,750 More Expensive
By John Goreham on
Tesla vehicles will be costing more as the company's qualification for the federal tax credit begins its wind-down.
Volvo's XC60 dares to be different.
Volvo Dares To Be Different With XC60 T8 E-AWD Inscription
By John Goreham on
Volvo’s XC60 has a number of unusual design features. Here’s a quick peek at a vehicle that bucks the mainstream.
The 2019 Jaguar i-Pace ins and outs.
2019 Jaguar i-Pace Year 2 Review: Continuing the British BEV Response to Tesla Amongst a Beginning German BEV Onslaught
By Al Castro on
Four years in the making and now its second year of production, the first European full production full electric response to Tesla is a British SUV already on its way in Jaguar fashion toward iconic status. If this represents the latest theater of battle in the cultural British invasion of America between David Beckham, tea and toast, the Mini, Elton John, James Bond, Range Rover, fish and chips, the BBC, Duran Duran, Bentley, the Beatles and so forth, then bring it on!
2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, PHEV, plug-in-hybrid
Subaru’s Slow EV Launch Could Pay Off Big in Two States Best For EV Owners
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Corp is slow to the all-electric vehicle party, but it could pay off big. Two states where Subaru is hot are best for EV owners.
Toyota Prius has lowest depreciation of any green vehicle.
Report: Toyota Prius Models Have The Best Retained Value Among All Green Vehicles
By John Goreham on
Another report validates what Toyota Prius fans already know - Their car retains its value better than any green car or electric vehicle.
Images from the 2018 OC International Auto Show credit: OCIAS Media for main pic and Map, JLR for Al Castro in Classic Range Rover rendering, the rest taken by me, A Castro.
Orange County CA Auto Show 2018: A Preview What’s to Come for the LA Show
By Al Castro on
Although the annual Orange County International Auto Show is the eighth largest auto expo in the world, it’s not the show New York, Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo has. What the show does do, however, is it gives you quality time for serious car shopping, and for us all a preview of the chicks to hatch without giving away the auto henhouse. That’s what the annual LA Auto Show is for, just eight weeks and 30 miles way.
2019 Hyundai Kona has 258 mile range.
Hyundai's 2019 Kona Electric With 258 Mile Range May Shake Up The Affordable EV Market
By John Goreham on
Hyundai's new Kona melds crossover usability with long EV range. What took so long?
Tesla stock is down $100 per share from one year ago.
Tesla Stock Trading About $100 Per Share Lower Than This Time One Year Ago
By John Goreham on
Tesla's stock has been up and down recently depending upon Elon Musk's state of agitation. A quick look at the trends is not pretty.
The Secret World of Rivian Automotive
Rivian Auto, BEV Pickup R1T and SUV R1S: So Secretive Rivian is becoming the CIA MI6 of the Automotive World!
By Al Castro on
Shhh. (Whisper). Have you ever seen a Rivian? In a way I hope not. Be careful if you have. At this stage don’t tell anyone. The electric truck startup might have to execute you for being exposed to company secrets moments away from their LA Auto Show reveal!

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