Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 77)

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.

My Spectacular Tesla Service Experience – Tesla Fixed My Cybertruck's Failing Front Drive Unit Inverter, Including Full Diagnostics and Subframe Disassembly in One Day

By Tinsae Aregay on September 3, 2024 - 11:07AM

A Cybertruck owner shares his satisfaction with how quickly Telsa was able to repair his truck. His Cybertruck needed a lot of work after electrocution risk was identified; however, Tesla was able to diagnose & fix the issue in a single business day.

Subaru WRX, The Last Of A Dying Breed

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2024 - 7:46AM

The WRX performance car is synonymous with Subaru, but the sports sedan is a dying breed. Will it survive the new automotive trends? Subaru says yes.

Don't Be Surprised If The New Tesla Roadster Has SpaceX Rockets Underneath It, Allowing For Vertical Takeoff

By Jeremy Johnson on September 2, 2024 - 4:51PM

Elon Musk has stated that the new Tesla Roadster will be able to fly. I think this means it'll have an option for SpaceX rocket boosters underneath it for it to hover, as well as a rocket on the back. Here's that and more.

Subaru Recalls, How Low Can They Go?

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2024 - 6:58AM

Which Subaru models have the best recall rating, and which have the worst? Here is the latest Subaru recall information for customers.

Electric Car Of The Future Leaving ICE Cars In the Dust

By 2029 Electric Cars Become Unstoppable

By Rob Enderle on August 31, 2024 - 8:15PM

The big problem with electric cars in a gas car world is the battery and range, currently it averages close to 250 miles which isn’t adequate for a full time car, but when it gets to 1,000 miles gas cars become obsolete. And that comes by 2029.

Tesla's Robotaxi Reveal Event Is Coming - What Will Be Revealed Is A Revolutionary Vehicle With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals

By Jeremy Johnson on August 31, 2024 - 5:27PM

The upcoming Tesla robotaxi vehicle event is coming soon and what is going to be revealed to the world is a revolutionary vehicle with no steering wheel and no pedals.

Tesla's FSD Supervised Can Drive You Just About Anywhere - For Only $99 / Month, You Get A Personal Chauffeur

By Jeremy Johnson on August 31, 2024 - 3:26PM

Tesla's FSD software has progressed quite significantly over 4 years and can drive you just about anywhere. Here's the variety of situations it can handle and more.

8 Features That Make The 2025 Subaru Outback a Reliable SUV With a Touch of Luxury

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2024 - 8:55PM

The 2025 Subaru Outback continues to be a reliable and versatile SUV, offering a blend of practicality, comfort, and all-weather capability. It's a popular choice among those seeking a vehicle that can handle both daily commutes and weekend adventures.

Comparing the F-150, Caterpillar Pickup, and Cybertruck

F-150 vs. Caterpillar Pickup vs. Cybertruck Or Why The Cybertruck Sucks

By Rob Enderle on August 30, 2024 - 6:14PM

While the Ford F-150 and the Lightening represent the status quo we look at challengers like the 2025 Caterpillar pickup truck and Tesla Cybertruck (which sucks).

Chevrolet Hopes to Kick-Start 2025 BrightDrop EV Sales

By Mary Conway on August 30, 2024 - 3:13PM

And just like that, Chevrolet has a new EV van. I always wondered why the auto giant made it a subsidiary, now the EVs will be branded as Chevys.

A Tesla Super-fan Experiences Critical Cybertruck Failure With His Battery Discharging to the Chassis & Causing Electrocution Risk

By Tinsae Aregay on August 30, 2024 - 9:35AM

The string of unexpected Cybertruck failures is continuing, now affecting some of the biggest Tesla supporters. The Cybertruck Guy is the latest victim, with his truck’s battery discharging to the chassis & posing electrocution risks.

Silver Kia Sorento from the side and small waterfall

How I Got 65 Miles Of EV Range Road Tripping In My Kia Sorento PHEV

By Justin Hart on August 30, 2024 - 3:32AM

It’s still summer and that means it’s time for camping and road trips. This summer I managed to more than double my EV range in my Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid (PHEV) while continuing to beat its EPA estimated efficiency while running on gas.

You Can Get $11,000 Off A New Tesla Using the New Referral Program: Factor In The $7,500 U.S. Tax Credit And Teslas Are Almost Free

By Jeremy Johnson on August 30, 2024 - 12:40AM

Tesla vehicles are cheaper than ever and with the new referral program, you can get up to $11,000 off a new Tesla vehicle.

Tesla Model Y touchscreen vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 split-screen

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Tesla Model Y Is A Tale of Two EVs And One Owner's Perspective

By Armen Hareyan on August 29, 2024 - 6:16PM

Owning both a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and a Tesla Model Y I agree the Ioniq is a better car. Tesla ride is harsh and noisy while the Ioniq is smooth and quieter.

This Guy Is Literally Running A Laundry Machine In The Back Of His Cybertruck Using The Truck Bed Outlet: This Is The Best Advertising Ever

By Jeremy Johnson on August 29, 2024 - 2:22PM

In one of the most unique cases of advertising, a Tesla Cybertruck owner is running a laundry machine in the back of his Cybertruck using the truck bed outlets, while advertising his handy man business.

Steer-by-Wire & Four-Wheel Steering in Our Tesla Cybertruck Saved Us From an Imminent Crash – I’m Happy I Wasn’t Driving My Ram Pickup Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on August 29, 2024 - 10:57AM

A Cybertruck owner who recently escaped a crash on the highway by inches says that he is fortunate that he was driving his Cybertruck rather than his Ram Pickup. The Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire & 4-wheel-steering saved the day.

Tesla's FSD Displays Superhuman Reaction Time, Able To Avoid A Car Moving Into Its Lane

By Jeremy Johnson on August 28, 2024 - 10:51PM

A Tesla, equipped with FSD, showed superhuman reaction time, moving to the right at the exact same time a car from the left tried to go into the lane, which would have hit the Tesla.

Why This Group of Journalists Calls the 2024 Jeep Wrangler the top Vehicle for Outdoor Adventurers

By Mary Conway on August 28, 2024 - 9:32PM

More and more SUVs are focusing on off-roading but the 2024 Jeep Wrangler still drove off with the award.

Nissan's Newly-Announced 1,300 HP Electric GTR With Solid State Batteries Has More Power Than The Amazing Audi E-Tron GT Performance

By Rob Enderle on August 28, 2024 - 8:20PM

The announced Nissan electric GTR with solid-state batteries looks to be a game-changer. It will transform the GTR from the useful and extremely fast car it is into true supercar territory. I can't hardly wait.

Hyundai Ionic 5 N making fake engine sounds

The New Hyundai Ioniq 5 Shows The Uncanny Valley Fake Engine Sounds Work If Done Right

By Rob Enderle on August 28, 2024 - 7:20PM

There is a consensus that fake engine sounds in electric cars suck. However, the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 has showcased that it works when you do it right, suggesting that an uncanny valley of sound must be avoided.

Porsche Is Repeating The Mistake That Caused Microsoft, Blackberry, Palm, and Nokia To Fail

By Rob Enderle on August 28, 2024 - 6:13PM

Porsche's decision not to use artificial sounds and shifting on their electric cars is similar to what Palm and Microsoft did, allowing Apple to take the Smartphone market from them.

Why Ford is Smart to Invest in Lincoln Vehicles Like the New 2025 Lincoln Navigator While Slowing Down on EVS

By Mary Conway on August 28, 2024 - 5:27PM

Ford makes the majority of its profit selling large trucks, it is smart that the company is focusing on profits to fuel its investments.

I Test Drove The Tesla Model Y Several Times and Bought The Ioniq 5. Here's The Difference

By Armen Hareyan on August 28, 2024 - 11:18AM

When it comes to choosing an electric vehicle car buyers are often faced with the decision of whether to go with the well-established Tesla or explore alternatives that are making waves in the industry, such the Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs the Tesla Model Y.

Tesla Reveals It’s Working On “General Remedy” For Cybertruck Water Leak Issue

By Tinsae Aregay on August 28, 2024 - 9:47AM

A Cybertruck owner who went to Tesla Service to get his leaking tonneau cover checked out was told that “a general remedy is being developed.” Although promising, Tesla also says that the solution is not yet ready to roll out.

Tesla's Free Active Safety Features Make Abrupt Maneuver, Dodging a Swerving Car And Preventing A Collision

By Jeremy Johnson on August 27, 2024 - 11:50PM

Tesla has free active safety features on every vehicle, including Autopilot, which saved a collision of a Tesla driver by suddenly swerving away from a car headed for the front left of the Tesla vehicle.

GMC's Fully-Loaded High End Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is Finally Here

By Mary Conway on August 27, 2024 - 4:55PM

It's expensive but has 440 miles of range, Up to 10,000 lbs. max towing and a MultiPro MidGate to expand the bed size.

Tesla’s New 48-Volt Architecture Leads to Yet Another Bricked Cybertruck, Latest Victim – “Cybertruck Mom”

By Tinsae Aregay on August 27, 2024 - 11:30AM

A fault in the Cybertruck’s ground-breaking 48-volt architecture has resulted in yet another dead Cybertruck. This time, the Cybertruck failure happened to Tesla's superfan, “Cybertruck mom.”

The "Brains" Behind Tesla's FSD Software - Cortex, Named After The Cerebral Cortex: A Giant AI Supercomputing Cluster

By Jeremy Johnson on August 27, 2024 - 10:08AM

Elon Musk shows the brains behind Tesla's FSD software - it is Cortex, a giant supercomputing cluster of AI focused servers, all grouped together in a data center.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Visits Customers To Understand How Ford Cars and Software Are Working

By Armen Hareyan on August 26, 2024 - 11:08PM

Farley visited DHL yesterday as part of a Gemba road trip in Europe, to meet customers and dealers to better understand how Ford's vehicles and software are working to increase productivity for businesses large and small.

Tesla Vehicles Have Literally Never Been Cheaper - Or Better

By Jeremy Johnson on August 26, 2024 - 8:39PM

Tesla vehicles have never been better or cheaper. Now is the time to buy a Tesla - and be sure to use a referral code, or else you are wasting $1,000.

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