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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 41)

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 Armen Hareyan on June 30, 2023 - 12:38PM
Several hours ago Tesla released a new video showcasing how it took the concept of a crossover vehicle and blew up that notion in the Model Y. It also shows Tesla Model Y's breakthrough off-roading capability.
By Armen Hareyan on June 29, 2023 - 11:31PM
Tesla now shows a cool new video when you visit the Model 3 order page in the US.
By John Goreham on June 29, 2023 - 8:35PM
We decided to try the new 2023 Toyota Prius in the very worst of possible conditions for MPG. Here is how low we could get the MPG to go down.
By Mary Conway on June 29, 2023 - 3:51PM
GM Energy has bundled different home energy solutions so that EV drivers can get home charging and only pay for the services they want.
By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2023 - 1:42PM
How loyal are Subaru fans? Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback customers remain loyal, but not electric vehicle customers. See which hot car brands are picking up new Solterra customers.
By Armen Hareyan on June 29, 2023 - 11:56AM
A new Asian report claims the new Tesla Model 3 will come with CATL's newer and more power battery, giving the Model 3 a longer range.
By Armen Hareyan on June 28, 2023 - 11:08PM
Tesla is known for its electric vehicles, but some investors believe the company is also a leader in artificial intelligence (AI). Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, is one of those investors. She has been bullish on Tesla for a while, and in May she said that the company is the "biggest AI play out there."
By Armen Hareyan on June 28, 2023 - 8:03PM
1.31 million delivered electric vehicles in the last year alone: ​​Elon Musk and his team have achieved a level of manufacturing efficiency with Tesla that is unparalleled in the automotive industry. What can other manufacturing companies learn from this revolutionary strategy?
By Tinsae Aregay on June 28, 2023 - 8:03AM
Elon Musk has confirmed that after Tesla releases the next major FSD Beta upgrade, the software will no longer be in beta. This means the next FSD Beta update will simply be called FSD v12 and points to Tesla's increasing confidence in the FSD software's driving capabilities.
By Jeremy Johnson on June 28, 2023 - 1:06AM
Mary Barra, CEO of GM, and Elon Musk text each other in their work together in an EV partnership that opens Tesla Superchargers to GM.
By Mary Conway on June 27, 2023 - 8:54PM
The Department of Defense is contracting with GM Defense to find ways to store battery power in remote locations. The ultimate goal is to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels but also make the military more agile in responding to remote and dangerous areas.
By Peter Neilson on June 27, 2023 - 3:22PM
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain momentum, a seismic shift in the automotive industry looms ahead. The once-beloved manual transmission, known for its engaging driving experience, faces an uncertain fate. With EVs' seamless acceleration and simplified drivetrain, the days of clutch pedals and gear shifts may be numbered. Join us as we explore how the rise of EVs could spell the end for the cherished art of manual transmission driving.
By Nicolas Caballero on June 27, 2023 - 2:21PM
With the acquisition of German wireless technology company Wiferion GmbH, Tesla charging systems would dramatically change industry standards, once again producing a positive disruption in an already disruptive field.
By John Goreham on June 27, 2023 - 11:53AM
Nissan is one of the only automakers still producing affordable EVs. For 2024, the Leaf starts at under $30K, and that is before any tax incentives or rebates.
By John Goreham on June 27, 2023 - 10:04AM
ChargePoint is ready for the switch to NACS, and now accepting orders for new chargers with NACS and also upgrades for existing installations.
By Denis Flierl on June 27, 2023 - 8:52AM
Subaru will have an advantage over many automakers with its three new EVs coming in 2025 and 2026. See why Subaru could move to the front in the EV race.
By Armen Hareyan on June 26, 2023 - 10:23PM
In this exciting video, which is going viral on Reddit, we get an exclusive look at the highly anticipated rear-wheel steering feature of the Tesla Cybertruck.
By Mary Conway on June 26, 2023 - 10:13PM
GM is investing in a company to supply enough manganese for more than one million EVs every year.
By Jeremy Johnson on June 26, 2023 - 7:54PM
We've got some up close and personal details with the Tesla Cybertruck. There are some things you probably didn't know.
By Marc Stern on June 26, 2023 - 4:42PM
Working with STARD advanced research and development, Ford Performance developed the Super Van 4.2 to take part in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Like other major races lately, Ford has used them to develop and refine electric vehicles. The Super Van has many special refinements that will likely find their way into Ford's electric fleet in the future.
By Peter Neilson on June 26, 2023 - 3:10PM
Allstar has joined forces with Fastned, a renowned European charging company, to expand its EV charging network in the UK. This collaboration will increase fast charge points to over 6,000 and total accessible charge points to over 11,000. As EV registrations surge by 18% in 2023, this partnership aims to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable charging infrastructure.
By Peter Neilson on June 26, 2023 - 12:49PM
Get ready to witness the automotive revolution as Toyota unveils their next-gen batteries, poised to redefine the limits of electric vehicles. These groundbreaking advancements not only bridge the gap to solid-state battery technology but also position Toyota as a formidable leader in the electrified future, setting a new standard for range, efficiency, and sustainability.
By Nicolas Caballero on June 26, 2023 - 11:52AM
Tesla's electric pick-up continues to burn stages in its current development, pre-production phase. The Cybertruck is currently in a series of cold weather tests in New Zealand with its already famous vinyl camouflage covering.
By Armen Hareyan on June 26, 2023 - 7:52AM
Twitter user Zanegler, who lives not far from where Tesla builds its Semi trucks at the Gigafactory Nevada, has shared some new breaking videos of the Tesla Semi trucks, driving in and out of Giga Nevada, and some of them are even fully loaded.
By Justin Hart on June 26, 2023 - 3:46AM
This weekend I repeated a drive I did just over a year ago, mainly because I wanted to go for a hike, but also because I wanted to do a simple diagnostic test of my Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid (PHEV) battery to see if there might have been any noticeable degradation in its maximum range on a full charge. Note, I did not expect there to be any degradation, I was just checking for the sake of doing so while transporting myself to a hiking spot.
By Justin Hart on June 25, 2023 - 1:20PM
Accumulating carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere is a driving factor in global average temperature increases. There are well over 278 million personal and commercial vehicles in the US today. On average, each emits around 4.6 metric tons (tonnes) of CO2 annually. This means the US vehicle fleet emits at least 1.3 billion tonnes of CO2 every year and that doesn’t even include airplanes, trains, boats or small gas powered engines (lawn mowers etc).
By Armen Hareyan on June 24, 2023 - 11:07PM
PepsiCo just revealed whether its Tesla Semi vehicles have the capability of full-self driving and what may happen in the future.
By Jeremy Johnson on June 24, 2023 - 5:15PM
Tesla may provide wireless charging for robotaxis and this will be needed as FSD becomes level 4 by the end of 2024.
By Jeremy Johnson on June 24, 2023 - 5:00PM
More and more Tesla Cybertrucks are being spotted on the roads. There is a good chance it will release sooner than expected.
By Nicolas Caballero on June 24, 2023 - 12:14PM
Farley, Ford’s CEO, is somehow used to making bold statements: this time he lashes out at the Tesla Cybertruck, for which he doesn't exactly keep his best opinion.