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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 49)

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 Jeremy Johnson on May 5, 2023 - 9:09AM
Tesla vision is active at all times when driving a Tesla vehicle. This means you are protected at all times.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 5, 2023 - 8:55AM
There is a video of a coffee being brought to someone in Dubai by a Tesla Model X. There is no driver in the car.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2023 - 10:50PM
There is a video sharing some information that Tesla's next battery may be a Manganese chemistry.
By Mary Conway on May 4, 2023 - 10:33PM
The 20th Anniversary of Jeep Beach brought out what is believed to be a record crowd! Jeep estimates that more than 230,000 people took part in the festivities!
By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2023 - 10:30PM
There are three original Tesla Roadsters in China that were never taken out of their original packaging.
By John Goreham on May 4, 2023 - 2:47PM
Lectron announces a new device that will allow Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners to power up 115 V devices and do other things as well.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 4, 2023 - 2:24PM
Tesla has started production of a new Model Y variant at Giga Berlin with batteries supplied by BYD. The new Model Y variant's 45,000 euros starting price makes it a great offer. However, there are concerns even amongst die-hard Tesla fans regarding the safety of the BYD batteries which now power the new Model Y.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 4, 2023 - 2:07PM
As of today, Tesla is undoubtedly the undisputed leader in the electric car market. Despite the rise of rivals such as BYD, the firm led by Elon Musk continues to be the largest manufacturer of BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) worldwide, thanks mainly to the success that the Model Y is achieving in the main international markets (China, the US and Europe).
By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2023 - 10:57AM
Tesla is going to continue to build less expensive vehicles. There is a micromobility EV that will be built for $7,000.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 3, 2023 - 10:31PM
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range is back in the Tesla store. It has less range then the old Model 3 Long Range. Does this mean it has LFP batteries?
By Tinsae Aregay on May 3, 2023 - 2:05PM
Tesla supplier IDRA is known for building enormous Giga Presses that are used to build the chassis of Tesla vehicles in one piece. However, today, IDRA has revealed a significantly smaller die-casting machine to be used to build electric motor components in one piece.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 3, 2023 - 12:43PM
The reopening of orders sparked wild speculation about the Cybertruck imminent launch, as the electric pick-up has already accumulated more than a million reservations, after all these years waiting.
By Justin Hart on May 3, 2023 - 3:46AM
Kia’s hot streak hit its 9th consecutive month in terms of US sales, with 68,205 units sold in April. However, despite it being another excellent sales month for Kia, their electric vehicle sales continued a negative trend with sales of the EV6 and the Niro both down, again.
By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2023 - 11:17PM
Subaru is going all out with the 2024 Crosstrek. Presented as a subcompact SUV capable of competing with the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30 and other Hyundai Konas, the model is being upgraded the 2024 model year. The goal is to offer more of what made this model popular. Let's take a look at the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek in this Torque News review as I test-drove the vehicle in the past 7 days.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 2, 2023 - 8:05PM
Within the last three months, Tesla has already cut the prices of its models twice; an aggressive policy that has shaken the entire EV market and that also has repercussions on the second-hand market. Curiously, this is a strategy that is favoring them a lot, managing to be at the top of the sales of used electric cars.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 2, 2023 - 7:44PM
Tesla is offering 10 year loans in Norway and I think this will spread to other areas.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 2, 2023 - 7:26PM
Quicksilver is one of the new Tesla vehicle colors from Giga Berlin. Here's one up close and personal.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 2, 2023 - 6:54PM
Tesla Has Given Its Europe Team "Hyper Growth" As Its Motive. Here's what it means.
By Marc Stern on May 2, 2023 - 3:06PM
After a long and anticipated time, Ford will reopen the order banks for its hugely popular electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E.
By John Goreham on May 2, 2023 - 8:58AM
The cost of a vehicle goes well beyond the initial purchase price. KBB looked closely at the total cost to own an electric car and has determined that the Chevy Bolt is the most affordable overall.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 2, 2023 - 8:41AM
In an attempt to increase demand, since the start of the year, Tesla has cut vehicle prices several times. However, today Tesla has increased prices for the same reason. The $250 price increase is not meaningful enough to materially affect the company's gross margins, however, is likely targeted at creating FOMO in people waiting for further price cuts.
By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2023 - 6:28AM
Why did Subaru drop the Crosstrek hybrid, and is it ever coming back? A new report says the third-generation Crosstrek will be available with hybrid technology. But it will be better than the previous model.
By Justin Hart on May 2, 2023 - 3:30AM
I have read more than a few posts on social media from people complaining about the fuel efficiency of Kia’s Sorento and Sportage PHEVs. More specifically, I have seen several complaints about the estimated range remaining being far below the advertised EPA ranges of 460 miles (Sorento) and 430 miles (Sportage). I’ve cracked the code and I’m going to tell you how you can too.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 1, 2023 - 8:47PM
If you look at how it started -vs- how it is going with Tesla charging, you can see that Tesla is flooding the world with charging stations.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 1, 2023 - 8:25PM
More and more investors and fund managers are getting nervous about Tesla: Here's why.