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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.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in-hybrid, new Subaru EV
Subaru Has One Glaring Hole; How They Will Tap Toyota To Fill It
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has one glaring hole in their lineup. See how they will tap Toyota Motor to fill it.
Chargy EV charger at a street lamp
char.gy's CEO Founder Shares The Secrets of Future EV Charging with Torque News
By Al Castro on
Electric car ownership will remain a charging station sticking point for urban and apartment dwellers, as fingerpointing tries to blame who is responsible for setting up public and fast charging stations across the US. In the UK, local governments are requiring the installation of open access points for public charging. This is the kind of charging where a payment method is not required on demand at site. A UK EV charging company called char.gy is about to change all of this on both sides of the big lake.
Tesla - One year since Model 3.
Tesla Lookback - One Year Since Model 3 Launched What Has Changed For the Better & the Worse
By John Goreham on
The first Tesla Model 3 cars were delivered a year ago. We look back at Tesla's year including stock performance, business volume, Model 3 launch, and much more.
Tesla Model 3 white color 1200x900 size
If Tesla Does These Things It Can Probably Lower The Price of Model 3
By Armen Hareyan on
Many people start realizing that the 35,000 Model 3 was just a good promo from Tesla. We haven't seen the Model 3 at that price point and people are wondering if this was somewhat misleading. But let's be proactive. What can Tesla do to offer a Model 3 at 35,000 dollar price point?
Microlino
The Microlino Gives New Micro to Word Micro While in the Footsteps of Isetta
By Al Castro on
From the Swiss makers of the Micro Kickboard Scooter that’s either been terrorizing or taking 80 countries by storm, comes this: the ultra tiny Italian built Microlino micro EV car. It goes into production and they’re taking orders about now, deliveries to be taken sometime next year. Loosely based on and perhaps inspired by the mid-last century BMW Isetta, it takes the whole concept of “bubble cars” or microcars to another level started by SmartforTwo.
Fastest armored Tesla Model S
For Safety and Security an Armored Tesla Model S Is The Way To Go
By Al Castro on
International Armoring is offering an aftermarket armored anti ballistic and bioweapon package for the Tesla Model S, in different levels of protection. A good armored vehicle needs to do two things: protect, and look stock. This package seems to do both.
ID Crozz Concept Car
Fur Flying at VW as the U.S., Wolfsburg Square Off on I.D. Family Production
By Marc Stern on
Though it is not known officially whether the feathers are flying at VW over the new I.D. family of cars, one can infer it by looking at the statements of Hinrich Woebcken, chief of VW of America, and someone at Wolfsburg who made a statement contrary to the U.S. chief.
Sergio Marchionne
Why Marchionne Had To Go Anyway Despite Illness: The Era of Jeep Begins
By Al Castro on
Let me start off at bat: Don Marchionne is a great man. Period. I didn’t agree with him with his paltry 5 year electrification plan for FCA Group, but with his expedited departure, we can now look back with definitive successes and failures. This is how the Era of Sergio Marchionne came to an end, and the Era of Jeep begins as the dominant force in the car industry, perhaps to equal that of Goliath General Motors, now that Jeep takes the world stage.
Tesla Model 3 Red Color 1200x900 front view
No Question Tesla Can Build Nice Car, What Matters Is Can It Do It at 35K$ Price Point?
By Armen Hareyan on
A new analysis from the Business Insider says "a tsunami of money could be headed Tesla's way in the next year - and that’s bad news for the bears." Let's look at Tesla's chances.
Tesla Roadster and Semi
Here’s 2 for the Road in 2019: Tesla to Put Roadster 2 and Mighty Semi into Production
By Al Castro on
In an unusual nighttime announcement during the week after the American markets closed, Tesla said it was setting 2019 production dates for two all new vehicles, one coming as a surprise. With the launch of the second generation Roadster and the surprise production of Tesla Semi, Tesla sets its sights on both extreme ends of the vehicle market, while it battles itself to bring the Model 3 to the global market, and battles insolvency before it beats them everywhere.
VW ID R Pikes Peak
VW I.D. R Sets Another Record, This Time At Goodwood Hill Climb
By Marc Stern on
When Volkswagen and its I.D. R race car showed up at Goodwood last weekend, it had only one thing on its mind, another record for the single-seat electric race car. It did that and then some.
Porsche Taycan 2020
Porsche Taycan's Waitlist Should Avoid Tesla Model 3's Problems: Precautions and Expectations
By Al Castro on
EV customers and fans are holding their breaths almost as if EV fatigue is overwhelming us, while Autocar is reporting that Porsche AG is receiving interest from customers about the new production coded BEV Mission-E, now named the 2020 all electric Porsche Taycan utility sports saloon, that will compete with the Tesla flagship sports saloon, the Model S. But of course we’re all looking over our shoulder at, shall I write it? The debacle surrounding the Model 3.
Elon Musk and Tesla Model 3
Report: "Tesla Model 3 Goes From Zero To Engulfed In Flames In 3.5 Seconds"
By John Goreham on
Satirical publication The Onion has us laughing out loud at its take on the Tesla Model 3.
Toyota Prius named a car to buy now by U.S. News
Toyota Prius Name A Best Car To Buy Now by U.S. News Autos - Here's Why
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius is a top-selling green car and has a legacy of happy customers. Here's why U.S. News Autos says now is the time to buy one.
New 2019 Nissan Leaf
Changes are Coming Around the Corner for Nissan Leaf
By Al Castro on
The Nissan Leaf made changes to its second generation model this year, as they’re obviously trying to expand its market for more customers, particularly younger ones with the electric vehicle/clean energy dynamic. By making the Leaf less ugly and producing different variants for specific purposes, not only makes it more competitive against others like Bolt and Model 3, but it may also create a larger customer base, especially a younger one.
Will Elon Musk's Latest Controversy Be a Tipping Point, or Are We In For More Crazy From Tesla's CEO?
By John Goreham on
Elon Musk has resorted to name calling when his ego isn't properly boosted. Just how much weirder can Tesla's CEO's extracurricular activities get?
Porsche Panamera at Speed
Porsche Recalls Some Panamera Models To Repair Rear Suspension Link
By Marc Stern on
Porsche has recalled 715 Panamera models to repair a potential problem with the rear suspension.
Red Tesla Model 3, 1200x900 size
The Take Down of the $35,000 Model 3 and Its Meaning to Tesla: Analysis and Opinion
By Al Castro on
Tesla Inc was smart for itself by taking down the mystery $35,000 price for a model version some have long been waiting for, hadn’t yet been built, not sure if it will ever exist, and that they were never really in a position to offer. They need to worry about surviving first, and you do that by making money. Period.
Competitors battle it out in TexasThey are again! Scott Speed and Tanner Foust, drivers for the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross effort, are swapping leads and taking advantage of each other’s miscues to increase the team’s Championship lead. They are also upping their own totals in the race for the individual winner. <strong>Almost Perfect Weekend</strong> Speed completed a near-perfect weekend by claiming his first victory of the year, ahead of his teammate. Tanner Foust, on the other hand, worked hard to
Speed, Foust Battle In Texas ARX Rallycross Event
By Marc Stern on
Scott Speed and Tanner Foust continued their competition as the Volkswagen ARX Rallycross team bumped its way through COTA.
Formula E Traffic Jam
Audi Debuts Factory E-Prix Team, E-Tron SUV at NYC E-Prix
By Marc Stern on
As the Formula E series comes down to the wire in New York City, Audi's factory team finds itself in second place but within an easy shot of number one.
Maserati EV Portfolio
Has Tesla Scared Fiat Into Building Electric Cars?
By Dean McManis on
It looks like Fiat is finally going to build some electric cars after all. For those of you who have been watching the auto industry, it was clear that Fiat (and Chrysler) had been trailing all of the other major automakers in having any plan for electrification of their cars. There was no hint of any interest in building competitive EVs, and in fact their CEO Sergio Marchionne suggested that buyers skip buying their Fiat 500e, because they were losing $10,000 on each one sold.
Electric Mini Cooper 1200x-900
The Electric Mini Cooper is Finally Scheduled for Production, But I Don’t Appear Excited
By Al Castro on
BMW unveils an all-electric version of the classic Mini - its third electric Mini concept. BMW is tight lipped with details, but the Mini-E BEV will go into production November next year. After 10 years of waiting for a Mini production car, its time has come finally.
Buick Enspire Red Color 1200x900
Cadillac's Pricing Problem and Buick's Potential Rebranding Opportunity with Velite 6 and Enspire
By Dean McManis on
Velite 6 and Enspire definitely could be comeback vehicles for Buick in the United States.
2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek plug-in-hybrid, Crosstrek PHEV
How Subaru’s New Boss Taps Toyota to Rebuild Customer Trust
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has a new boss and he’s using Toyota Motor to improve quality, bring new EVs to market and most importantly rebuild customer trust.
Porsche's Quick Charge Stations Have Arrived, and They Have a Crucial Advantage Over Tesla's
By Max Marck on
Torquenews has been keeping a close eye on the progress of Porsche's electric vehicle. Like the EV contender Tesla, Porsche has been making substantial promises about future developments. Among these promises was the guarantee of a network of fast-charging stations. Tesla currently has their own proprietary equivalents, and Porsche's late entry puts them behind the game in this regard. Now, however, it looks like Porsche is delivering: super-fast charging stations have begun to pop up.
Maserati’s Upcoming Lineup Includes Electrics. All Photos Courtesy FCA Websites
Better Late than Never: FCA Chrysler Details their EV Plans, Finally
By Al Castro on
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA Chrysler laid out a 5 Year Plan to investors in Italy last month that will be his swan song before leaving in April 2019. Investors were eager to know what his plans were to electrify the entire portfolio. He gave few details other than throwing money and some numbers. But this week he leaves it to his minions at Maserati and Alfa Romeo to hash the details as to how the Ítalo-American auto company will become electrified.
Prius scores high on list of vehicles with most annual miles.
Toyota Prius Scores Very High On List of Older Cars With Most Annual Miles
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius is well-known as a high-mileage car. Here is more data to support that fact.
Tesla Model 3 at a showroom 1200x900
Tesla Concerns: Why or Why Not
By Armen Hareyan on
Regarding the future of Tesla there are both concerns and appreciation for Elon Musk.
2018 Chevy Bolt
What Comes After Chevy Bolt: There’s an Electric GM in Your Future
By Al Castro on
GM’s race for 20 electric cars by 2023 is underway with two concept cars that most likely will go into production. They’re both Chinese Buicks, for now, one is a wagon, the other, an SUV with the potential to become something so much more.
ID EV concept
Thanks To Flexible Platform, A New Beetle May Be In VW’s Future
By Marc Stern on
Thanks to the MEB platform's flexibility, the folks at Volkswagen haven't ruled out bringing back the Beetle in two or three years. The platform can be adjusted for any electric vehicle. The I.D. series, VW's bread-and-butter EV's of the future, all feature this platform.
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