Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 87)

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.

Best Electric Car Recommendations From Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on May 28, 2024 - 6:06PM

Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports analysts on which electric cars they recommend as the best to buy today. Plus, their comments on each model’s range and what to expect.

Imaged of Ford Blue Oval EV chargers by John Goreham

Ford’s Blue Oval Network of Chargers Is Fantastic - Our Real-World Test Results

By John Goreham on May 28, 2024 - 3:17PM

We try out Ford’s new network of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles and come away mightily impressed.

Don’t Kiss Subaru’s Boxer Engine Goodbye Yet, Says It’s Going Next-Gen

By Denis Flierl on May 28, 2024 - 2:40PM

Subaru Corporation spoke out about its Boxer engine and where it's headed. See if you like what you hear.

I Can See My Cybertruck on the Lot, but I Can’t Take Delivery Because my Tesla Service Center is Understaffed—Elon Musk Might Have Fired Too Many Tesla Employees

By Tinsae Aregay on May 28, 2024 - 11:13AM

There are more than ten customer-assigned Cybertrucks at the Loveland, Colorado, Tesla service center. However, the trucks couldn’t be handed over to customers because the service center was understaffed following recent employee firings.

Three Reasons One Writer's Group Calls the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid the Top Minivan

By Mary Conway on May 27, 2024 - 9:25PM

The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica has won more awards than any other minivan in history. They can add one more to the list!

Tesla FSD Casually Sneaks To The Front Of A Huge Left Turn Queue: Very Human Like

Tesla FSD Casually Sneaks Past 18 Cars To The Front Of A Huge Left Turn Queue: Very (Super) Human Like

By Jeremy Johnson on May 27, 2024 - 7:16PM

Tesla's FSD casually snuck past over a dozen other cars that were all in a lane to turn left and got in a small gap to make the left turn much faster than it would, had it waited.

Tesla Cybertruck is Built Wrong Points Out This Expert

Why Today’s Tesla Cybertruck is a Failure

By Timothy Boyer on May 27, 2024 - 2:31PM

Will today’s Tesla Cybertruck make you happy? Maybe not according to one expert who points out these problems with today’s Cybertruck that makes it a production failure and what actually is the most insulting point of its existence.

The Next-Gen Forester Gets 2 New Features For The First Time On Any Subaru

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2024 - 9:16AM

The 2025 Subaru Forester has two new safety and convenience technology features, a first for any Subaru vehicle. How do they work, and how much do they cost? I'll answer those questions and more in this new report.

The 2 Features You Wish Your New Subaru Had But Doesn’t

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2024 - 6:08AM

I have talked to many Subaru owners, and there is a common theme among Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback owners. They wish their cars had two features. Can you guess what they are?

The Kia EV3 Compact SUV Is Coming, But The US Won't Get It This Year

By Justin Hart on May 27, 2024 - 5:53AM

The Kia EV3 will launch later this year in markets outside the US, specifically in Korea this summer followed by Europe later this year. But is it safe to assume that US drivers will be able to purchase this affordable compact electric SUV too?

Subaru’s 12 New Outdoor-Themed Models And One More They Haven't Given Up On Yet

By Denis Flierl on May 26, 2024 - 6:45AM

Subaru recently filed 12 new U.S. patents for its all-new models, but they've dropped one and added another. What are they, and which names will they use next? And which old nameplate are they still hoping for?

3 Hot New Subaru EV Features You Want And 3 You Don’t

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2024 - 9:19AM

Three new battery electric Subaru SUVs are coming, but what new features will they have? Check out six unique technology advances. Will you want all of them?

Something Never Seen Before Is Happening At Subaru, A Seismic Shift

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2024 - 6:36AM

I wrote earlier that a perfect storm is gathering over Subaru. Now, a seismic shift has occurred. Customers need to ask themselves this now: Is it best for the customer or best for Subaru?

I Policed For 22 Years and The Use of Teslas For Patrol Depends On These Factors

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2024 - 11:00AM

A Police officer with 22 years of patrolling reveals the unknown details about using Tesla electric cars for patrol.

Your First All-New Subaru Forester Just Arrived And More New Details

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2024 - 9:22AM

When will the 2025 Subaru Forester be available for U.S. customers to purchase? See where the first models just pulled up. And more new details have surfaced.

The 11 Best New Cars And Why Autotrader Says Subaru Crosstrek Will Shock You

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2024 - 6:44AM

Which are the best new cars of 2024? Autotrader released its annual ranking, and there are a few surprises. One is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, which they say will shock you. Is it all that's advertised?

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Takes on Tesla in New Video

By Mary Conway on May 23, 2024 - 8:58PM

In just over a week we will finally see the production version of Jeep's first all-electric vehicle. See Jeep's teaser video showing the Wagoneer S taking on a Tesla.

VW Delays Its Latest ID.7 Electric Vehicle After Listening to Customers - Here’s Our Take

By John Goreham on May 23, 2024 - 7:44PM

VW says that its customers’ opinions have resulted in it holding off on introducing the ID.7 crossover. We believe VW, but we think there is more to the story.

2024 Nissan Ariya Review: Nissan Makes an Electric Statement

By Armen Hareyan on May 23, 2024 - 5:57PM

The Ariya is Nissan's second fully electric vehicle (after the LEAF) and it debuted last year. Similar in size to the Murano, the Ariya recently offered a four-wheel drive version that many buyers were waiting for.

Image of Michelin SelfSeal tire on Chevy Bolt EV by John Goreham

Michelin Product Managers Explain Why You Don’t Need EV-Specific Tires

By John Goreham on May 23, 2024 - 2:59PM

One of the most trusted brands in tires is Michelin. In this story, we let Michelin product managers explain why you do not need to select electric vehicle-specific tires for your EV.

The Subaru Forester Is Stuck In The Middle Again

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2024 - 9:42AM

Which compact SUVs are the most comfortable and spacious and get good gas mileage? Consumer Reports recommends eleven in an updated report. See why the Subaru Forester gets stuck in the middle. But it stands out in a critical area.

My Tesla is Showing a Safety Restraint System Fault; However, Rather Than Paying $120 for an OBD Reading, My Tesla Diagnoses Itself & Automatically Set Up a Service Plan in 30 Seconds

By Tinsae Aregay on May 23, 2024 - 7:10AM

A Tesla owner recently experienced an issue with his safety restraint system. In any other car, you have to take it to a shop and spend $120 to perform an OBD reading; however, Tesla diagnoses itself & automatically schedules a service appointment.

Porsche Taycan Ownership Troubles - FAQs & Forum Discussions

2,000 Miles In, Porsche Offered Generous Compensation for My New Taycan, But I Need Advice

By Bhavik Sreenath on May 23, 2024 - 6:43AM

Porsche did right to this Taycan owner, but some owners consider alternatives like the Tesla Model S or Lucid Air.

Cybertruck 4680 Cybercell Battery Pack Tear Down Yielded Some Neat Shots

By Armen Hareyan on May 22, 2024 - 10:34PM

Peek inside the Tesla Cybertruck's 4680 battery pack: Cooling mysteries and a new cell design revealed!

Chevrolet Bolt EV Owners Will Eventually Get A Payout

By Mary Conway on May 22, 2024 - 10:11PM

Chevrolet stopped producing the Bolt EV last year after several battery fires. Now, a settlement has determined that frustrated owners will get some sort of payout.

Nvidia Talks About Tesla's Use Of 35,000 H100 GPU's, Helping The Breakthrough Performance Of FSD Version 12

By Jeremy Johnson on May 22, 2024 - 6:04PM

Nvidia had their earnings call and talked about Tesla today, saying that Tesla using a large AI training cluster, around 35,000 H100 GPU's, which helped Tesla's FSD version 12 have a breakthrough.

Image of Nissan Ariya fast charging by John Goreham

Busting the Myth That an EV Can Be Meaningfully DC Fast Charged While Using a Bathroom or Grabbing Lunch

By John Goreham on May 22, 2024 - 2:23PM

With New Updates! - We test the theory that DC fast charging an electric vehicle is as quick and easy as gassing up a conventional car - Busting the “Bathroom break” EV charging myth.

Bargersville's Fleet of 13 Tesla Police Cars Saves Taxpayers Money From Fuel Costs And Allows Hiring Two Additional Officers

By Jeremy Johnson on May 22, 2024 - 10:46AM

The Bargersville, Indiana, Police Department saves about $80,000 a year in fuel costs compared to gas-powered vehicles - this has allowed them to also hire two additional officers.

New SUVs With The Most Deal-Breaking Flaws, You Can Avoid A Costly Mistake

By Denis Flierl on May 22, 2024 - 9:46AM

Which are the SUVs with the most deal-breaking flaws? Consumer Reports has identified the SUVs to avoid. Check out the complete list here before you make a costly mistake.

Look At My Numbers After Trading My Lexus EX 350 To Tesla Model Y and My Allstate to Tesla Insurance

By Tinsae Aregay on May 22, 2024 - 8:13AM

The new Tesla owner has significantly cut his monthly car payments by switching from a Lexus RX 350 to a Tesla Model Y. The savings were further amplified by gas savings and when he switched from Allstate to Tesla Insurance.

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