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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.

Google billionaires drive Toyota Prius cars.
Both Founders of Google Drive a Car Without Android Auto - The Toyota Prius
By John Goreham on
According to a story this week by CNBC, both Larry Page and Sergey Brin drive Toyota Prius cars. We find that interesting for many reasons.
New 2018 Nissan Leaf costs less than $17K.
New 2018 Nissan Leafs Are Costing Customers Under $17K - Here's How
By John Goreham on
The new Nissan Leaf is dramatically better than the outgoing model. What may be most interesting though is the shockingly low cost to buy one.
Plugshare App: how to find free EV charging stations near you
A Good EV Charger Map App and Free Charging
By Al Castro on
Do you know what's the best app to find charging stations for electric cars? PlugShare seems to be the app by which all others are compared to, if you want to find free EV charging stations near you.
EV Cadillac Crest
Rumor Says Cadillac Will Have a Flagship EV in 3 Years
By Armen Hareyan on
We haven't yet seen the fruits of the significant directional shift that involves almost every aspect of Cadillac. But Cadillac is on an offensive and may introduce an electric passenger car by 2021. Cadillac EV does sound good and it's very realistic if according to the Cadillac Society.
Elon Musk discusses $25K Tesla electric car.
The $25K Battery Electric Car: Tesla's Elon Musk Talks The Talk As GM and Nissan Walk The Walk
By John Goreham on
A recent interview by Tesla's Elon Musk highlights the divide between fantasy and reality in the affordable battery electric car market.
5 Speed Manual Gear Pattern
Now You Want One as They’re Getting Rid of Them: the Manny Tranny: The Lazy Driver vs. EVs
By Al Castro on
We have no one to blame for the destruction of the manual transmission except for the few of us that were gifted to know how to use it. If we only knew how few of us existed, maybe we could have coordinated consumer demand to prevent the inevitable from happening. Electrics would have sealed their fate anyway.
Why did big investors sell Tesla?
Two of Tesla's Largest Shareholders Sold Before Musk's "Going Private" Announcement Fiasco - What Did They Know?
By John Goreham on
Two of Tesla's largest institutional investors, Fidelity Investments and T. Rowe Price Group sold off a significant portion of their stake in the luxury car maker before Elon Musk's comments about going private. What did they know that the public did not?
Will Tesla be funded by big oil?
The Ultimate Tesla Irony – Helping Saudi Arabia Greenwash Oil Money To Stay Afloat
By John Goreham on
Is Tesla becoming funded by big oil? Tesla’s environmental moral high ground goes right out the window if Saudi oil money is used to keep the money-burning luxury electric vehicle company afloat.
Tesla Model 3 Takes to Interstate via Tesla Media
Wall Street’s UBS Says Model 3 Great Car but $35,000 Base Version Will be a Money Loser
By Al Castro on
UBS takes a look at Tesla Model 3 to make a tear down assessment of its latest product to find lots of things to be impressed about the car except for the profit margin of the proposed $35,000 Single Battery Pack/Motor RWD Base Model 3 Sedan.
Elon Musk with Tesla Model S in Fremont Tesla Factory
Is the End of the Musk Era at Tesla Looming? As Debt Crisis Mounts, Drugs and Tears Admissions Make Tesla Stock Dive
By Al Castro on
It ain’t easy being a multi billionaire running a Fortune 500 company with a $1 billion USD debt payment looming in March. But the market sent a message today: wipe your tears rich boy and do your job: people’s lives and working class jobs are on the line.
Tesla Model S Battery Charging at Supercharger
The Worldwide Car Battery Shortage and is Your New Car Order Affected?
By Al Castro on
With the growing rapid output of worldwide EV production, the glaring reality of supply and demand becomes more obvious as to which key players in the auto industry are prepared for battery shortages and which ones are not. Regardless, if the company you buy a BEV from is not one of “the big three,” you should expect you car order to be delayed because of battery shortages by the factory.
Audi S5
Conversion Shop Does Neat Tesla-Audi Change
By Marc Stern on
At one time about 750 years ago, a bunch of guys called alchemists tried to turn lead into gold. That they didn't know anything about periodic tables and metals related to lead didn't deter them as they were convinced they could do it. It's too bad they didn't know, they would have saved lots of time. Today's conversions in the auto world work a lot better as this Tesla-Audi Swap. Read On.
Tesla Model 3 Courtesy Tesla Medía Website
A New Battery Design May Mean a Sooner or Surer $35,000 Single Base Model 3
By Al Castro on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently revealed that Tesla’s battery development people have come up with a lighter weight and cheaper design of the Model 3 battery pack. This can be a game changer not only for the elusive Base Model 3, but across the entire present and future model range.
Saudi Arabia Tesla Buyout
"Funding Secured" Means the Saudis Want In: the Tesla Buyout May be the Largest in History
By Al Castro on
The Tesla news blindsided and shocked the world. A stock exchange wasn’t notified, neither was the Securities Exchange Commission. Not even the board of directors of the company that was affected by the news. Stock prices went crazy, its stock was eventually suspended, everyone who’s anyone about billions denied they were asked to help, and a moment of explanation finally came: Elon Musk wants Tesla to go private, he wants an equity leveraged buyout, and he wants the Saudis to finance it.
GM's EV1
EV1 Wasn't Destroyed, GM Needed Time and Lessons Went to Volt
By Armen Hareyan on
Many people think GM destroyed the EV1, but apparently it was never meant for sale. Here is what happened in reality.
Instagram Rendering NexGen Model S, Model 3 Cabin Like Model S, Safety Cage Model S
Another Instagram Artist Strikes Again for Us to Contemplate What Changes Should Come on Model S
By Al Castro on
Like it was a few weeks ago when a Spanish designer took to Instagram to show his render of a proposed Tesla Semi 8 RV Camper, another artist has given us his vision of what a Tesla Model S next generation might look like with the present generation before its retirement sometime in 2021.
Taxpayers subsidize America's top-selling luxury car, the Model 3 from Tesla.
America Now Provides Taxpayer Subsidies To Wealthy Buyers Of the Most Popular Luxury Car Sold In the Country, The Tesla Model 3
By John Goreham on
A funny fact has emerged now that the Tesla Model 3 is America's top-selling luxury car. Taxpayers are subsidizing the price of the car regardless of the buyer's wealth.
IIHS compares Tesla's Autopilot to competitors' systems
IIHS Compares Tesla's Driver Automation To BMW's, Mercedes', & Volvo's - How'd Tesla Do?
By John Goreham on
IIHS has completed an initial study of Tesla's Autopilot and level 2 driver automation systems. Here's how Tesla compared.
Did Elon Musk really say Tesla might go private?
Trading of Tesla Stock Halted After Apparent Tweet From Musk About Taking Tesla Private - No Word From Musk Confirming or Denying Validity
By John Goreham on
After tweets appeared on Elon Musk's twitter account about possibly taking the company private, confusion ensues. Trading halted.
e.Home e-Camper exterior, truck cab by Iveco
e.Home Offers an e-Solution to Long Term Off-Grid Camping: Solar Electric
By Al Castro on
We continue our series of reports on EV camping, an industry taking off like wildfire in both the retirement and surprisingly Millennial demographics. In this story I will address the challenges of what EV campers face once they get to their camp site.
Harley Davidson Electric Motorcycle - Large 1200x900
Harley Davidson Caves to Millennials with EV Motorcycles
By Al Castro on
Finding themselves in the same situation they were ironically in back in the 1970’s facing record loses toward bankruptcy, Harley Davidson, the storied motorcycle company had to swallow some bitter reality medicine and face up to changing times with a younger generation that the company turned off with motorcycles their fathers rode, and their Millennial sons (and daughters) never liked. And now here comes the Harley Davidson electric motorcycle.

Nissan NV Electric Camper (top) and VW Buzz ID Bus (bottom)
Limited EV Camper Market Options Makes Tesla Create a Camper Mode for its Cars
By Al Castro on
With all the fast paced changes occurring in the EV world from a Tented Model 3 to a Class 8 Mighty Tesla Semi RV Camper coached by Instagram, has unfortunately left EVers with an inescapable reality: this summer they’re left short handed with few camping vehicle options. What’s presently selling they’re not selling them here in the states. And Teslarites are taking the matter into their own hands.
Prius Prime continues to be top-selling affordable electric vehicle.
Toyota Prius Prime Solidifies Lead In Affordable U.S. EV Sales With Impressive Staying Power
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius Prime continues to out-sell every other affordable EV. However, its steady domination in the affordable EV class is overshadowed by Tesla's Model 3 sales news.
Tesla Model 3 deliveries double in July.
Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Leap Ahead In July Offering New Hope For Fans and Reservation Holders
By John Goreham on
Tesla Model 3 deliveries more than double after two months at the same level.
Honda Urban EV front side view 1200x900 size
Deciding Factors Whether Honda's New Urban EV Will Win People's Hearts
By Dom Kabas on
Despite Tesla being busy sorting out their Model 3 production issues, electrified vehicle sales figures, especially driven by plug-in market, keep setting consecutive records in U.S. This month Honda Motors announced Honda Urban EV Concept was named ‘The Best Concept Car’ in the 2018 Car Design Award honors, as part of the Turin Motor Show. Honda might have a trick up its sleeve - Urban EV Concept is stylish and may become an EV people would actually want to buy.

Toyota zero emissions semi.
Second Toyota Zero Emissions Semi Enters Service In LA
By John Goreham on
One of the dirtiest types of vehicle operations is drayage. Here's how Toyota's zero-emissions semis are making a difference.
Keyless key fob entry
Mystery Device Can Unlock and Start Your Car: Secure Your Car
By Al Castro on
Electronic key fob identity theft is becoming a real security concern for a number of car drivers. Beware of this and secure your car key fob to prevent break-in and GTA.

White Porsche Taycan 1200x900 size
Porsche Hits a Few Cones Readying up Taycan Production
By Al Castro on
The first all electric Porsche since 1897 is having ramp up production issues but so far Taycan is on schedule with an assembly line timeline of 2019. Taycan will be Porsche’s first production all electric car and the second electric Porsche ever made, since the sports car company founder Ferdinand Porsche built the last one himself, the P1 which was the first Porsche ever built.
Polestar 2 EV from Volvo
With Polestar 2 the “Model 3 Killer” it Begs to Ask What Kind of Brand is Polestar and Can’t this Just be a Volvo?
By Al Castro on
Polestar unveils it’s second model, this time instead of a coupe it’s a sedan in the same segment as Tesla Model 3 with specs to take it on, but wonder if it matches the corporate objective of a performance brand.
Tesla stock one year comparison.
Tesla Stock Comparison To GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda 1 Year After Model 3 Arrived
By John Goreham on
Tesla delivered the first Model 3 cars to owners one business year ago today. Here's how Tesla stock has done in that year compared to the market and compared to Tesla's peers.
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