Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 86)

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.

How To Make Sure Your Tesla Saves Camera Footage When You Are In An Accident

By Jeremy Johnson on October 29, 2024 - 8:58PM

Being in an accident is no fun. If you own a Tesla, it's important to know how the dash cam footage is saved to the USB drive, as there are cases it might not get saved.

Tesla's Eye Opening Video Of Its Cybercab Reveals The Future Of Autonomous Transport With Plenty Of Trunk Space And The Ability To Sleep While The Car Drives

By Jeremy Johnson on October 29, 2024 - 6:05PM

Tesla has just released a video on their X account, showing an autonomous ride in one of its cybercabs. You can even fall asleep while the car drives itself to your destination.

10 Used Toyota Cars I Would Buy Right Now

By Dimitar Angelov on October 29, 2024 - 11:54AM

These used Toyota models are worth keeping an eye on if you want an versatile arsenal of versatile, fun, and reliable vehicles

Tesla Is Going To Get The Cost Of The Cybercab Down To A Staggering $15,000

By Jeremy Johnson on October 28, 2024 - 11:18PM

Tesla will mass produce the Cybercab and get its cost down to a staggering $15,000. Here's how.

If Elon Musk Heads a DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) What Does It Mean For Tesla and All Other Auto Makers?

By Jeremy Johnson on October 28, 2024 - 7:52PM

Elon Musk has talked extensively that he will help lead a department of government efficiency. He even stated that $2 trillion can be shaved off the over spending of the U.S. government. What does this mean for Tesla and all other auto makers?

Tesla Adopts a New, Aggressive Cybertruck Sales Strategy, Begins Advertising $74,490 Starting Price

By Tinsae Aregay on October 28, 2024 - 8:58AM

Tesla has adopted a new much more aggressive Cybertruck sales strategy as it tries to reach new buyers. Tesla is directly reaching out to people who have never shown interest towards the all-electric truck and is advertising a lower $74,490 price.

Subaru’s New Forester and Crosstrek Full-Hybrids Will Cater To U.S. Customer’s Power Desires

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2024 - 7:25AM

Subaru Corporation will start with the Forester compact SUV and then the Crosstrek subcompact SUV for its next-generation hybrid system. They will arrive in Japan first, but they were designed to meet the power needs of U.S. customers.

The 2026 Toyota GR Supra will be very different from the A90

I Was Right About The Toyota Supra's Future: Toyota GR Supra Goes Hybrid, Ditches BMW Partnership

By Dimitar Angelov on October 28, 2024 - 4:00AM

The next-generation Toyota Supra confirmed to be all-Japanese, as Toyota ends its partnership with BMW

2024 KIA EV6 GT Review: Meet Stunningly Performance EV from Kia

By Armen Hareyan on October 26, 2024 - 11:01PM

When I drive the 2024 Kia EV6 GT you will know that electric vehicles aren't necessarily associated with the fight against climate change, but can also be very powerful performance cars.

I Vomited Blue Bile After Painting Rivian’s R1T, I Asked For a Respirator But the Supervisor Denied My Request

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2024 - 11:02AM

Is Rivian, the R1T and R1S EV manufacturer, in trouble? Reports say the automaker is not only having financial problems, but workers in its factory are suffering severe injuries due to an unsafe work environment. Here is Addison's troubling story.

I Don’t Know Why Women Keep Laughing at Me When I’m Out Driving my Tesla Cybertruck

By Tinsae Aregay on October 26, 2024 - 9:40AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says there is a concerted effort to publicly shame people who drive the all-electric truck. He recounts several instances where people pointed and laughed at him while driving his Cybertruck.

I Cannot Be Allowed In The Tesla Showroom Again. Now My Children And I Want A Model X

By Jeremy Johnson on October 26, 2024 - 12:10AM

After viewing the Tesla Model X in a showroom, the wife of the famed "Dirty Tesla" account admits that she and her children want a Model X, saying she cannot be allowed in a showroom again.

Tesla Evades Responsibility for Potential Lightbar Misuse

Tesla's Workaround for the Street Illegal Cybertruck Lightbar

By Timothy Boyer on October 25, 2024 - 10:58PM

Here's Tesla's answer for avoiding any legal responsibility for their Cybertruck Lightbar accessory.

My Wife's Prius Was Totaled By A Rat So We're Picking Up A Gray Model 3 Tomorrow - Any Advice On Do's or Dont's?

By Jeremy Johnson on October 25, 2024 - 9:45PM

A man's wife had her Prius totaled by a rat, and they are picking up a 2023 gray Model 3. This was the advice given to them from their post on Facebook.

Ford CEO Loves His Chinese Xiaomi EV – The Critical Need For Partnerships With Companies Like Lenovo

By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 8:33PM

The CEO of Ford likes his Chinese Car more than any Ford, showcasing the critical need for companies like Ford to partner with companies like Lenovo to increase their speed of innovation before doing what Japan almost did.

Volkswagon Brings Back The International Scout

The Amazing Scout EV Is Almost Ready To Order From Volkswagen

By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 8:00PM

The International Scout died in the 1980s, but Volkswagen has brought it back, and the result could be a car that is as amazing as the original Scout with none of the downsides. And you can order one now.

Autonomous electric car driving by a lost and forgotten ICE vehicle

Waymo, Alphabet’s Self-Driving Taxi Company Gets $5.6B In Additional Funding For Expansion

By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 7:08PM

Waymo’s $5.6B additional investment speeds up the move away from car ownership dramatically.

Can Stellantis Be Saved By Factorial Solid-State Batteries

Stellantis Plans To Launch A Fleet Of Electric Vehicles Using The Advanced Factorial Batteries

By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 6:32PM

Stellantis is in trouble, but the announcement that it is partnering with Factorial for high-performance solid-state batteries suggests there may be a light at the end of its dark tunnel.

Scout Terra Truck EV and Traveler SUV EV

Scout is Back With an EV Truck and SUV

By Mary Conway on October 25, 2024 - 6:26PM

Scout hopes to start production in 2027, with EVs that start under $60,000.

Electric Vehicle Charging vs. Gas Fill Up

In The UK 3 Out Of 5 Drivers Are Expected To Switch To Electric Cars By 2027

By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 5:53PM

The move to electric vehicles in the UK is far faster than in the US due to the higher cost of gas and the relative inconvenience of filling up a car in the UK compared to the US.

Lotus and NVIDIA Theory 1 Prototype Supercar

Lotus And NVIDIA Create Theory 1: The Future of Supercars

By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 4:55PM

Lotus showcases with the Theory 1, the most incredibly advanced supercar to have yet been created. While there is currently no plan to release this car, this car is so amazing, it deserves its chance in the sun.

The 2026 Lexus ES will be available as a hybrid or EV

The 2026 Lexus ES Has Leaked And It Confirms Much Of What I Suspected

By Dimitar Angelov on October 25, 2024 - 4:22AM

For 2026, the Lexus ES will offer different styling options, depending on which trim and powertrain you go for.

Tesla Is Not Even 1% Of The Way To Its Final Growth In EVs, Energy, Autonomy, and Humanoid Robots

By Jeremy Johnson on October 25, 2024 - 12:17AM

Tesla, a very large company today, is not even 1% of the way to its ultimate maturity and growth. Here's where Tesla is now and here is where it is going in the future.

Tesla Experiences Historic and Record Day As Company Surprises Amid Optimism Of Lower Cost Models and Autonomous Robotaxis

By Jeremy Johnson on October 24, 2024 - 11:37PM

Tesla had an historic day today, rising 21% in value as many are optimistic about Tesla's ability to cut costs, turn a profit, and the upcoming lower cost and more affordable models and autonomous vehicles.

Tesla Announces New Expectation and 4 Factors That Can Impact Tesla's 2024 Expectations

By Armen Hareyan on October 24, 2024 - 12:39PM

Tesla has aggressive 2024 delivery targets. It's a high-stakes race for dominance.

Elon Musk Describes Tesla's Daunting Cost Cutting Strategy For Its Vehicles - Squeezing 50 Cents Out Of 10,000 Components

By Jeremy Johnson on October 23, 2024 - 11:03PM

Elon Musk shared on the Tesla Q3 2024 earnings call today the daunting and difficult task to cut costs in order to make more affordable vehicles. It's like finding 50 cents for every component of 10,000 individual components.

Elon Musk: If We Execute On Our Objectives, And I Think We Will, Tesla Will Become the Most Valuable Company In the World - By A Long Shot

By Jeremy Johnson on October 23, 2024 - 9:00PM

Elon Musk dropped a bombshell statement on the Q3 2024 earnings call today, stating that if Tesla executes on their objectives, which he thinks they will, that Tesla will become the world's most valuable company by a long shot.

Tesla's $25,000 Car Is The Robotaxi - And It's Unlikely Tesla Will Build Any Other Cars With Steering Wheels and Pedals After The Upcoming Compacts and Roadster

By Jeremy Johnson on October 23, 2024 - 8:30PM

Tesla's $25,000 car is the robotaxi. In addition to that, Tesla won't likely make any models besides the upcoming compacts that have a steering wheel and pedals.

Peter Rawlinson, Lucid CEO, Is Dead Wrong About Tesla FSD

By Jeremy Johnson on October 23, 2024 - 7:40PM

Lucid CEO, Peter Rawlinson, shared a statement about Tesla's FSD software, stating that it will take into the 2030s to solve autonomy. This statement is just plain dead wrong.

Cars with Futuristic Features Become Today's Cars

Why You Should Listen To But Not Believe Tesla Naysayers

By Timothy Boyer on October 23, 2024 - 12:22PM

Comments made by Lucid's CEO actually make a strong case for a different view through a prism of negativity that should encourage Tesla FSD believers, points out this EV expert. Plus, who has the better battery today?

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