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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 9)

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.

By Tinsae Aregay on July 29, 2024 - 6:38AM
In a new hour-long interview, Elon Musk has once and for all confirmed that the 2nd-generation Tesla Roadster will be able to fly. Musk says Tesla will show off the flying Roadster next year & it will be “the greatest demo of any product ever.”
By Tinsae Aregay on July 28, 2024 - 8:49AM
Elon Musk previously hinted at a removable 50kWh range extender for the Cybertruck to boost its range over 470 miles. However, Tesla’s Cybertruck lead engineer now states that “any range extender will be structurally mounted for safety in a crash.”
By Mary Conway on July 27, 2024 - 6:06PM
Cadillac has always been known for its beauty and the SOLLEI concept is a masterpiece.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 27, 2024 - 6:30AM
A new video has captured the first view of the validation Tesla Cybertruck powered by the revolutionary dry cathode 4680 cells. This Cybertruck variant will go into production by the end of this year and is expected to cut costs significantly.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 26, 2024 - 4:50PM
I understand that the Cybertruck is considered a "pickup truck" and not a heavy-duty towing truck. However, my experience with the Cybertruck was the best bumper-towing experience l've ever had.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 26, 2024 - 11:09AM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner who swapped out the beautiful Cyber Wheels shipped with his truck for the optional Core Wheels and Pirelli tires found that his Cybertruck efficiency improved by 14%, giving him an extra 45 miles of range.
By Armen Hareyan on July 25, 2024 - 6:05PM
He conquered 3,000 miles in four days with his new Tesla Cybertruck and trailer in tow and identified three unexpected challenges despite ending up with more range than expected.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 25, 2024 - 3:29PM
Tesla's FSD 12.5 is releasing to customers and the videos are remarkable. This is the beginning of Tesla's driverless robotaxis.
By Armen Hareyan on July 25, 2024 - 3:06PM
Two days ago when we saw the 1st pre-production Lucid Gravity dropping into the general assembly one excited Lucid enthusiast said Lucid Gravity should have been the company's first offering. But the reply I heard baffled me, and yet it was so true.
By John Goreham on July 25, 2024 - 9:43AM
We take a deep dive into how one of America’s top manufacturers of EVs has turned around the EV buying experience in partnership with its dealers. 
By Tinsae Aregay on July 25, 2024 - 5:54AM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner driving to a lake in Pennsylvania shares that he hit a deer at 50 mph, and the deer instantly died. This is the third Cybertruck-deer collision report we have recorded in as many weeks; the Cybertruck might be confusing deers.
By Denis Flierl on July 24, 2024 - 12:14PM
Which are the most fuel-efficient and reliable 5-year-old compact SUVs? A new report from Consumer Reports says the three Subaru models are among the ten best you can buy now. Check out all ten and see how Subaru models compare with other popular models.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 24, 2024 - 11:00AM
Elon Musk just shared a poll, asking if Tesla should invest $5 billion into xAI. There are a number of implications for Tesla if this happens, and here they are.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 24, 2024 - 10:29AM
Yesterday, a frustrated Elon Musk told Tesla investors to sell the stock if they don’t believe Tesla will solve full self-driving cars. Today, Tesla's stock fell 13%, wiping out $110 billion (more than Ford and GM combined) from the company's market cap.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 23, 2024 - 11:22PM
The Irvine Police Department just showed a preview of their upcoming police vehicle - and it's going to be the Tesla Cybertruck.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 23, 2024 - 5:32PM
Former NBA star Shaquille Oneal’s story about buying a Cybertruck shows why it’s hard to trust dealerships. The dealer convinced 7-foot-1 Shaq that he was purchasing a bigger version of the Cybertruck called the Cyberbeast.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 23, 2024 - 10:55AM
There are videos being shown now of FSD 12.5, Tesla's latest version of its full self-driving software, and it shows a step change improvement over version 12.4.
By Mary Conway on July 22, 2024 - 10:21PM
Chrysler is recalling more than 24,000 of its popular hybrid minivans for a potential fire risk.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 22, 2024 - 10:25AM
Below is the list of questions retail investors would like raised at Tesla’s Q2 2024 earnings call, and they are surprisingly negative. Retail investors are asking for clarification on several delayed projects and unmet promises.
By Denis Flierl on July 22, 2024 - 9:32AM
The Subaru WRX "Project Midnight" breaks the cover of darkness. It was created to take things to a new level. Did it succeed? What does it tell us about the new STI?
By Tinsae Aregay on July 21, 2024 - 10:58AM
A new video shows a three-car pileup involving a Tesla Cybertruck, a Tesla Model 3, and a Toyota minivan. Surprisingly, the Model 3 emerges relatively unscathed compared to both the Cybertruck and the Toyota minivan.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 21, 2024 - 8:10AM
The current version of FSD software relies on eye monitoring to determine driver alertness. As a result, you can’t enjoy hands-free driving if you are wearing eyeglasses. However, Musk says this limitation will be fixed with the next FSD version.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 20, 2024 - 6:57PM
In a speech, Donald Trump mentioned that Elon Musk was giving him $45 million per month for electric vehicles. However, this is not true, as Elon Musk has stated himself.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 20, 2024 - 9:39AM
In a recently aired Bloomberg interview, Bill Gates discussed Elon Musk. Gates said he recently said hi to Musk at an event and recounted that Musk “talks a lot.” Gates added that he hoped Musk would discuss climate change more.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 20, 2024 - 4:24AM
John was recently involved in a head-on collision with a Ford Explorer that crossed over a double yellow line. However, John says that not only is everyone in the Cybertruck safe, but he is also feeling bored and doing nothing at the hospital.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 19, 2024 - 7:58AM
Not even 24 hours after I picked up my Cybertruck, my wife waved her hand while talking to someone, and her wedding ring cracked the windshield. I live 10 minutes away from Tesla’s Austin, Texas, Cybertruck factory, but I have to wait 3 weeks for parts.
By Armen Hareyan on July 18, 2024 - 2:28PM
Some say the Tesla Semi won't change the industry as most drivers are long haul and it would be too much downtime charging.
By John Goreham on July 18, 2024 - 12:59PM
The electric vehicle market share nudged up a bit last quarter. While this is good news for EV enthusiasts, the way that fraction of a point of market share was obtained is important to understand.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 18, 2024 - 10:35AM
A Cybertruck owner in Austin, Texas, is seen trying to use his Cybertruck for his electrical installation business. However, people instantly approach him and start recording him and his Cybertruck with their video cameras out.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 18, 2024 - 10:16AM
Elon Musk just announced that the best selling Tesla Cybertruck will have FSD with version 12.5 and that version 12.5 will also merge the city and highway streets stacks of code.