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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.

Tesla Semi
Tesla Will Live Stream The Semi Delivery Event On Twitter, Here Are All The Links To Watch The Event
By Tinsae Aregay on
It has been 5 years since Tesla first unveiled the company's all-electric class 8 truck. However, today the wait is finally over as the EV maker is only hours away from making the first deliveries. And to add to the excitement, Tesla has announced the event will be streaming live on Twitter. Below are links to all the places Tesla will be live streaming the Semi delivery event.
Tesla FSD, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Teams Up With TSMC to Create Cutting-Edge Autonomous Driving Technology
By Nicolas Caballero on
According to new reports in Taiwanese media, Tesla has become one of TSMC's biggest customers after securing the purchase of large quantities of microchips for its new generation of the FSD system.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-E Production Hits Milestone At 150,000th Vehicle
By Marc Stern on
Ford has reached an enviable production milestone. In the two years since its Mustang Mach-E was put into production, the automaker has built its 150,000th version of the electric. The automaker predicts it will hit 2 million vehicles by the end of 2026.
The Boring Company Pod
Tesla’s Chief Designer Says He Prefers The Design Of The Upcoming “Futuristic” Robotaxi Than Even The Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on
The Tesla Cybertruck has one of the most iconic designs of any production vehicle. However, today, in a new CNBC interview, asked what his favorite vehicle design is, Tesla's Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen revealed that he prefers the design of the upcoming driverless "futuristic" robotaxi even to that of the design of the Cybertruck.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Model 3 Update: Project Highland Promises to Reinvigorate the Iconic Electric Vehicle
By Nicolas Caballero on
Under the name of Project Highland, Tesla is developing the second generation of the Model 3, a renewed version that will reduce production costs and recover the attractiveness - somehow lost - during the five years it has been on the market.
2023 Subaru Solterra
The New Subaru Solterra EV Just Picked Up Its Second Global Safety Award
By Denis Flierl on
The 2023 Subaru Solterra EV picked up its second global award. Check out its latest five-star safety performance and what it means for electric compact SUV buyers.
VinFast VF 8 and VF 9 EV SUV models
VinFast, A Vietnamese EV Company, Begins Shipping First Model To U.S.
By Justin Hart on
Last week in a historical first, Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast sent the first 999 units of its VF 8 all electric SUV to the U.S. The cargo ship carrying the first ever Vietnamese EVs to be sold in the U.S. should arrive in California in mid-December and the first customers should begin receiving their deliveries by the end of the year.
Tesla Semi, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Elon Musk Confirms Impressive Range Of Tesla Semi In Real Conditions
By Nicolas Caballero on
A few days before the first deliveries are made, the Tesla Semi launch continues to attract media attention: Elon Musk publicly assured that the electric truck successfully passed a real-conditions range test, in fact with very impressive results.
Cybertruck's Giga Press
Tesla’s Giga Press Supplier Reveals It’s Already Working On A 2nd Giga Press For The Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on
Last month Tesla's Giga Press supplier, IDRA, announced that it has completed assembling and testing a new 9000-t Giga Press that will be used to build the Cybertruck's body. And today, IDRA revealed that the company has already started working on a new Giga Press that looks similar to the 9000-t Cybertruck Giga Press.
Image of 2004 Toyota Prius with 500,000 miles courtesy of owner John Wasilko
Study - Toyota Hybrids Offer Twice the Lifespan of Tesla Model S or Nissan Leaf EVs
By John Goreham on
A new study looking at the longevity of vehicles offers an interesting comparison between Toyota hybrids and battery-electric vehicles from Tesla and Nissan.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Has Cold Weather Performance Advice For F-150 Lightning Owners
By Marc Stern on
Now that the weather has turned markedly colder with snow on the ground in many places, it's time to visit a place many automakers won't want you to see, cold weather performance. No matter who makes the vehicles (Ford, Tesla, or Kia, for example), cold saps battery strength. It is estimated that you lose half the charge capability between 40 and 0 degrees Fahrenheit and it just goes down from there.
Tesla Model 3 Gets an Overhaul in 2023
Tesla Model 3 Gets an Overhaul in 2023
By Jeremy Johnson on
It has been reported from multiple sources that the Tesla Model 3 is reported to be undergoing major changes for 2023 and by Q3, 2023, we should see those changes in action.
Hyperloop
Tesla shows off the Design Of A Hyperloop Pod That Can Travel 700 mph It Has Been Working On
By Tinsae Aregay on
At Tesla's showing at the Peterson Automotive Museum, among other items, the EV maker has also brought a scaled-down version of a Hyperloop pod that the company has been working on. A Hyperloop is a new form of transportation Elon Musk has invented and is expected to travel at speeds as high as 700 mph.
Tesla FSD, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla FSD: Latest Update Able To Detect Cheating Devices Trying To Fool Autopilot
By Nicolas Caballero on
The beta version of the FSD autopilot (Full Self Driving) has led many - reckless - users to try to deceive the system so as not to meet the security requirements in order to continue driving safely. Tesla has now started to take action to prevent it.
Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 tire pressure label by John Goreham
One Winter Prep Item You Must Not Skip With An Electric Vehicle
By John Goreham on
Preparing any car for winter is important, but with electric vehicles, setting the tire pressure is critical. Here’s why.
Image of Chevy Bolt charging in snow by John Goreham
3 Best Ways To Extend Electric Vehicle Range In Winter
By John Goreham on
We run down the three easiest and most proven ways to maximize the range of your EV this winter.
Ford Bronco Sport in snow image by John Goreham
EV Myth Busted - Media Widely Covers Ford's Latest ICE Car Fire Recall
By John Goreham on
EV owners often feel as if EVs are picked on for the fires their cars suffer. Here’s more proof that the mainstream, local, and automotive media do, in fact, cover ICE vehicle fires.
Chevrolet Holiday Ad
Chevy's Holiday Ad is all about Embracing the Future and Preserving the Past
By Mary Conway on
At a time when the company can sell nearly every vehicle it builds, its ad features a 65 year old car and a brand new Blazer EV!
2023 - The Most Incredible Year Tesla Will Ever Have
2023 - The Most Incredible Year Tesla Will Ever Have
By Jeremy Johnson on
2023 is shaping up to be the most incredible year that Tesla will ever have and it's not even close. Here's why.
Tesla Semi
Tesla’s Head Of IR Says He “Didn’t Believe It's Possible To Make a 500-mile Truck” Days Ahead Of Deliveries
By Tinsae Aregay on
5 years after the unveiling, Tesla is set to begin delivering the company's all-electric class 8 truck on December first. However, only days out until the start of deliveries, Tesla's head of Investor Relations, Martin Veicha says he "didn't believe it's possible to make a 500 mile, fully loaded Class 8 truck."
VW ID.4, Mustang MAch-E, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Prius Prime, and Kia Sorento PHEV
The Top 5 U.S. Plug-In Electric Vehicle Makers Might Surprise You, A Little
By Justin Hart on
I’ve written up several predictions of which automotive brands will round out the top 5 plug-in electric sales spots (behind 1st place Tesla). Now that we are near the end of another year, we can pretty well see how those predictions turned out, but what does next year have in store for the U.S. plug-in electric vehicle market? Will the same 5 brands retain their lead spots next year too, or will we start to see some shifts?
Elon Musk - Will Make a Phone Only as a Last Resort
Elon Musk - Will Make a Phone Only as a Last Resort
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk said he will make a phone if there is no other option. Apple and Google should be careful not to remove Twitter from their phone app stores.
The 2022 Tesla Model Y - 3 Months Later
The 2022 Tesla Model Y - 3 Months Later
By Jeremy Johnson on
Ryan and his wife Paige own a Tesla Model Y and share their experience with it after 3 months. You won't want to miss this if you're in the market for a Tesla Model Y.
Tesla Cybertruck
Video Of A New Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Surfaces With Final Tweaks Ahead Of Production
By Tinsae Aregay on
Since its unveiling back in 2019, Tesla has made several changes to the Cybertruck design. And today, thanks to a video of a new Cybertruck prototype that surfaced online, we can see all the final changes Tesla has made to the Cybertruck before the start of production.
Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Cybertruck: 1,5 Million Reservation Holders, Needs To Start Selling ASAP
By Nicolas Caballero on
Given the increasing competition from traditional automakers, Tesla needs to recover the momentum created with the launch of the Cybertruck, after – long - three years without a new electric model on the market: the million and a half Cybertruck accumulated reservations should by all means work as a guarantee of business success.
What People Are Missing From the Tesla Cybertruck
What People Are Missing From the Tesla Cybertruck
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have a video of some interesting findings on the Tesla Cybertruck that many people have probably missed.
Tesla FSD
Elon Musk Announces FSD Beta Is Available To All Teslas In North America In Time For Thanksgiving
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has decided to open the floodgates and allow any Tesla owner in North America who purchased the full self-driving option to download FSD Beta. Now hundreds of thousands of Tesla owners will have one more thing to be grateful for on thanksgiving.
Kia Niro, EV9 prototype, and EV6
The EVs We Might See From Kia After The EV9
By Justin Hart on
The next electric vehicle (EV) Kia will launch in the U.S. will be the mid-sized EV9 SUV, which should go on sale in the latter half of 2023. But Kia is planning to launch other new EVs in the next 4 years too. What kinds of EVs should we expect to see from Kia over the next 4 years?
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S BEV
How You Can Help Name the All-New 2024 Electric Jeep Wagoneer
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is holding a contest to name the new mid-size Wagoneer S BEV. The prize is a $40,000 vacation! You have to enter quickly.
Tesla Giga Shanghai
Tesla Shares Surge 8% Following Reports Elon Musk Is Eying South Korea For Tesla’s Next Gigafactory
By Tinsae Aregay on
Citing a conversation that Elon Musk had with the South Korean president, today Reuters came out with a report claiming that Tesla has picked the east Asian country as one of its top candidates for the EV maker's next gigafactory. This new sent Tesla share surging rising by 8% in a single trading day.
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