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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.

Two Tesla Model S vehicles
Why Tesla Model S Owners Are Confident in Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla stock TSLA has dropped to 256.70 at the time of this writing from its September 2017 $385 high. At this moment Tesla's stock lost 8 percent of its value since the trading started this morning, but Tesla owners are very confident in the company. Why? Let's hear some of them.
Tesla Charging
Fund Manager's Email To Clients: "Tesla, without any doubt, is on the verge of bankruptcy"
By Armen Hareyan on
John Thompson, a hedge-fund manager of Vilas Capital Management, who manages $25 million, wrote his clients over the weekend and said “Tesla, without any doubt, is on the verge of bankruptcy," He has several reasons and Tesla is this fund's biggest position now. And Moody's just downgraded TSLA because of Model 3 production delays.
Tesla Model 3 rusted door
This Image Alleges Evidence of Rust on a Tesla Model 3 Door
By Armen Hareyan on
A very active discussion on an allegedly Tesla Model 3 door alleges evidence of rust.
Nissan Leaf and battery replacement
Nissan's Battery Exchange Program Details and Cost for Old Leaf Onwers
By Armen Hareyan on
Nissan is doing something really big for old Leaf owners exchanging their batteries. For now it starts in Japan, but later will spread. Here are the details and cost of Nissan Leaf's batter exchange program.
Tesla Model 3 Production inside factory
Tesla has 3 critical calamities, but there is good news with Model 3 too
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla is facing 3 critical tribulations and I a not even talking about its competition. If the CEO Elon Musk is able to face them and overcome them, then the near term prospect of the car-maker is brigh, but if Tesla can't tackle them I don't know how they will get out of this calamity. The good news is that Tesla Model 3 production may now be at 2,500 a week.
Tesla Model X dancing
Tesla Model X Can Dance With Its Falcon Doors, Here Is a Video
By Armen Hareyan on
A video shows a trio of Tesla Model X vehicles dancing under a music in front of the Kitchener City Hall yesterday.
2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, New York International Auto Show,
Subaru Exec Confirms New Forester Won’t Be Plug-In-Hybrid
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru confirms the all-new 2019 Forester won’t get hybrid power. See what they did say about the new plug-in hybrid coming this year.
Tesla Factory and Production of Model S and Model 3
What prevents Tesla from producing Model 3 vehicles faster and Tesla's response to CNBC
By Armen Hareyan on
The quality of each Tesla Model 3 vehicle is controlled by 500 criteria, but this is only the partial reason Tesla delays Model 3 delivers. From what I see it's out of Tesla's hands.
Tesla Model X after crash fire on highway 101
Video Emerges from Highway 101 Tesla Model X Crash
By Armen Hareyan on
New video emerged from the scene of Friday's fiery Tesla Model X crash. The witnesses first helped to remove the driver from his Model X then shot this video, shared by NBC.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e 4-Matic Plug-In-Hybrid, Review
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e Plug-In-Hybrid Offers Impressive Performance
By Denis Flierl on
If you are looking for a luxury SUV, that’s fuel efficient, but also offers up impressive performance, the GLE 550e is a unique blend of both worlds.
Elon Musk Leaving Facebook
The Real Reason why Elon Musk Removed Tesla and Space X Facebook Pages
By Armen Hareyan on
Space X and Tesla "unsubscribed" from Facebook as Tesla CEO Elon Musk decided to remove Space X and Tesla pages from the most popular social media network: Facebook. But why?

Tesla Model S Siri Integration
How To Communicate With Your Tesla Model S From Siri
By Armen Hareyan on
Did you know you can communicate with your Tesla Model S (and I assume also with Model X and Model 3) from Siri? Here is how to do that.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV
New Crosstrek Gets Fitted With Virtual Hardware; Could Be First Subaru EV
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is developing EV technology with the help of National Instruments. See how they fit Crosstrek with cost-saving virtual technology.
2018 BMW 740e Review.
Why Large Electrified Green Luxury Vehicles Like BMW's 740e Make Sense
By John Goreham on
We test the BMW 704e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and come away with a better understanding of why big green luxury cars are of interest to buyers.
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Honda Accord Hybrid
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Honda Accord Hybrid - Which Sets the Midsized Hybrid Bar?
By John Goreham on
The all-new 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid and Camry Hybrid have now both entered the market. Which of the two will define the segment?
Goodyear tire concept
Do you suppose we’ll have to trim and water these tires, too?
By Marc Stern on
Goodyear demonstrated a rather unique type of tire of the future at Geneva. It is a moss-filled, non-pneumatic tire that not only is capable of creating its own electricity, but also helps to clean the air and talks with other tires, as well.
VW's battery plans to take over Tesla
VW Pressures Tesla with Battery Shock, but Tesla Wins The Lithium Gamble
By Armen Hareyan on
Volkswagen will equip 16 factories to produce electric vehicles by the end of 2022, but imagine how much better off the world would be if VW, BMW, GM, etc had started pushing this 10 years ago. Tesla had to take all the risk up-front and finally others noticed that you can make a good looking electric car people will buy. What do you all think?
Martin Doll's Tesla Model S Taxi in Berlin
How Former Diesel Fan Switched to Tesla Model S and Drives Taxi in Berlin
By Armen Hareyan on
Martin Doll used to blow exhaust fumes in his diesel taxis. Then the Berliner moved to Tesla. With his Model S he shows that electric cars can work as everyday cars, and people like it the way he promotes EV Taxis in Berling.
Elon Musk Speaking at SXSW
Tesla CEO: AI more dangerous than nuclear weapons
By Armen Hareyan on
It was a surprise appearance by Tesla boss Musk at the SXSW digital conference in Austin. The billionaire talked about his near bankruptcy and warned against artificial intelligence explaining why AI is more dangerous than the nuclear weapons.
2018 Porsche 911
Will Porsche have an electric 911? The short answer is yes
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen moves toward full electrification as Porsche says it will make plug-in hybrid 911.
Can the 2018 Nissan Leaf handle snow and winter conditions?
Are Electric Vehicles Like the 2018 Nissan Leaf Winter Cars?
By John Goreham on
Can green vehicles hold their own in the snow? We test them and find out.
Tesla job posting accidentally reveals low expectations for future Model Y crossover.
Tesla May Have Accidentally Revealed Its Low-Volume Expectations For Model Y Crossover
By John Goreham on
A job posting for a new position at Tesla hints that the company isn’t expecting to sell very many.
GM's Mary Barra promises more Chevy Bolt EV production.
As Toyota’s Prius Prime and Tesla’s Model 3 Pass Chevy Bolt EV in Sales, GM’s Mary Barra Promises More Production
By John Goreham on
The Chevy Bolt is now in third place in sales for 2018 among compact electric vehicles. Chevy plans to take action.
First Tesla Cab
Tesla Taxi: The Best Way to Use Tesla's Reference Program and Make Money
By Armen Hareyan on
America's 1st Tesla Taxi owner says most of his 23,000 clients now want a Model S.

Tesla Model S Interior
Model S Driver, Who Drove His Feet Out of the Window, Gets His Ticket Dismissed
By Armen Hareyan on
Grammy-nominated producer DJ Klypso got his ticket dismissed by a judge for driving his Tesla Model S on Autopilot with both of his feet out of the window Klypso says he was able to prove to a judge that Tesla's Autopilot can drive the Model S independently.
Dany Sullivan on Tesla Model 3
Danny Sullivan's Tweet About Model 3 Should Make Tesla Thinking
By Armen Hareyan on
Google's Danny Sullivan recently tweeted about Chevy Bolt's advantage over Tesla Model 3 because the Model 3 doesn't support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. His complaint may be very valid.
BMW i4 to come in 2021
The German competitor of the Tesla Model 3 will be called the BMW i4
By Armen Hareyan on
BMW i4 or a Tesla Model 3: BMW's long-awaited i4 will be with us in 2020. A BMW i4 sedan will be one of 12 electric cars the BMW Group will introduce by the end of 2025. The specs and release date of the all-electric BMW i4 is known.
Lexus UX crossover specs and details.
New Lexus UX Urban Compact Crossover Will Replace CT 200h With Two Efficient Drivetrains
By John Goreham on
The all-new Lexus UX has an interesting set of specs, particularly the drivetrain.
2017 Chevy Bolt Interior
Ways GM Can Sell More Chevy Bolts and Help Customers To Get The Most Out of $7,500 Incentive
By Armen Hareyan on
If you are in a market to buy a Tesla Model S, Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bot or simply another electric car apparently there is a very good way of taking advantage of the $7,500 tax incentive if you own a 401K. And you dealership's salesman may not even know about it.
2018 Toyota Prius Prime is top-sellig affordable EV in America.
Toyota Prius Prime Is the Top-Selling Affordable EV In America For 2018
By John Goreham on
The pricey Tesla Model 3 sales uptick keeps It ahead of the more affordable Toyota Prius Prime, but not by much.
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