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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 195)

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.

Gigafactory, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Fremont Factory Reaches Record Figures: More Cars Than Ever
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla's very first factory is now more productive than it has ever been in its entire life; and Elon Musk is looking for locations to build the next Gigafactory.
Cars That Cost Well Over MSRP
The Worst Deals on New Cars Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking to buy a new car, but not sure which deals are good, and which are bad? Here’s a recent list from Consumer Reports analysts who reported the worst deals on new cars right now.
Tesla Solar Panel
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Comes Out In Support Of Fossil Fuels As Gas Prices Reach Record High
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk, through the EV company he found, Tesla, is trying to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. However, today Musk has come out in support of fossil fuel production.
Tesla Model S, 3, X, & Y
Tesla Increases All Vehicle Prices, Some By As Much As $6000, Model Y Now Starts At $66K
By Tinsae Aregay on
In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has once again increased the prices of all its vehicles. The price increases range from $1,000 all the way up to $6,000. The new hikes have also pushed the starting price of the Model Y to $66,000.
Elon Musk's Warning to Lucid and Rivian
Elon Musk's Warning to Lucid and Rivian and Other Auto Makers
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk issued a stern warning to Lucid and Rivian recently - that unless something dramatically changes, both companies are headed toward bankruptcy. Will these companies succeed? Only if they can profitably reach volume production.
Owning an EV is a Break-Even Deal Financially
EV Owner Reveals 5 Hidden EV Expenses of Owning an EV
By Timothy Boyer on
Thinking about going EV and wondering just what the real costs of electric vehicle ownership are? Here’s a recent posting by a 10-year EV owner who talks about the hidden costs of owning an EV.
Image of a Kia EV6 GT being driven at speed on a runway.
Kia's EV6 GT Has 585 Horsepower And E-LSD
By James Walker on
Kia's high-performance electric flagship will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month.
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
Why the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is so Important for Chevrolet
By Mary Conway on
The all-new 2024 Chevy Blazer EV will be revealed on July 18. Chevy needs the Blazer to be successful as a relatively affordable high-performance crossover.
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
One Out Of Three Electric Cars Sold In The US Is A Tesla Model Y
By Nicolas Caballero on
The United States is the second most important EV market in the world, mainly thanks to the State of California; being one of the 50 states in the union, it certainly seems like a different country when it comes to electric cars, but one thing is clear: Tesla clearly dominates electric car sales in all 50 states, and one model especially stands out from the SX3Y quartet, the Model Y.
Image showing the "software update failed" warning one Lucid Air owner received after initiating an over-the-air update.
Lucid Air Owner Receives Ominous Warning From Failed OTA Update
By James Walker on
This isn't what any owner wants to see but the car remained drivable despite this worrying message.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Interview With Tesla Owners Silicon Valley
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says ‘Rivian & Lucid Will Both Go Bankrupt & End Up In The Cemetery’
By Tinsae Aregay on
In the second part of his interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, Elon Musk had some harsh words for fellow EV makers Rivian & Lucid. In the interview, Musk said "both Rivian and Lucid will go bankrupt" that their path "will end in an intersection with doom" and that "they will end up in the cemetery" unless they change course.
How to Reduce the Cabin Noise in a Tesla Model Y
How to Reduce the Cabin Noise in a Tesla Model Y
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a Tesla Model Y, 2020, owner, who tried out a solution to see if it would make his Model Y quieter in the cabin while driving. What was this solution and how much did it cost? Let's find out!
2024 Subaru Outback EV
The All-New 2024 Subaru Outback EV Imagined
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru says new all-electric models are coming soon. Check out the 2024 Subaru Outback EV imagined.
2022 Kia Sorento PHEV in front of trees
How Far A Full Battery Charge Can Take You In A 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
By Justin Hart on
I was scrolling through social media, reading about people’s experience with battery-only range in their Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrids (PHEV), as well as other PHEVS like the Chevy Volt, Kia Niro, and Rav 4 Prime. And then I realized, I have yet to do a test where I see just how far I can go on a full charge, intentionally trying to maximize every mile I can get.
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Begins Selling The Refreshed Model Y With 4680 Cells & Structural Pack Outside Of Texas
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla started refreshed 4680 Model Y deliveries at the Giga Texas opening event. However, initial deliveries were limited to Tesla employees. Later, Tesla widened the pool of individuals that could get the new vehicle to Austin, then the entire state of Texas. Now, Tesla has begun inviting Model Y reservation holders outside Texas to get the refreshed version of the all-electric crossover.
Tesla Model S, 3, X, & Y
Tesla Might Report Its First Quarterly Loss In 3 years As The Company’s Bitcoin Holding Goes Down 32%
By Tinsae Aregay on
In the past 6 months, bitcoin is down 67% with 16% of the fall coming in the past 48 hours. And as the cryptocurrency has gone lower, Tesla is down 32% in its bitcoin holdings. This coupled with production disruption in Giga Shanghai is making it increasingly likely Tesla will post a quarterly loss in Q2.
Taking a Tesla on a 3 Day, 1,200 Mile Road Trip
Taking a Tesla on a 3 Day, 1,200 Mile Road Trip
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have a road trip from Shelby Church, going 1,200 miles in a 2019 Tesla Model 3 with about 220 miles of total range (a standard range version). We see how many times she stopped, how much it cost to charge -vs- a gas car, and if she would rather road trip in a Tesla or some other vehicle.
Indonesia Makes Tesla a Decent Proposal To Build 2nd Giga Berlin
Indonesia's Decent Proposal To Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing
Consumer Reports Says Subaru Solterra EV’s Quirks Stand Out In A Bad Way
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra one of the best electric vehicles? A new study from Consumer Reports has mixed reviews. Check out what they like and don't like about the Solterra.
Tesla Model Y 4680 Model Y equipment getting delivered at Giga Berlin.jpg
Giga Berlin Is Getting Ready To Produce Refreshed 4680 Tesla Model Y
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new Tesla Giga Berlin drone flyover suggests, that Tesla has begun taking deliveries of robots that will be used to produce 4680 battery packs. The new battery pack will power the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack.
Is the Ford F-150 Lightning EV Road Trip Worthy?
What It's Like to Road Trip and Charge the Ford F-150 Lightning Cross-Country
By Timothy Boyer on
Is the Ford Lightning EV road trip worthy? Discover now the level of difficulty during a 1,300-mile road trip from Michigan to Colorado in a Ford F-100 Lightning when put to a road trip charge test under real life conditions.
2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, Ascent hybrid technology
Subaru Boss Says More Fuel Efficient Hybrid Tech Is In The Pipeline
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru only has one Hybrid for U.S. customers but says improved hybrid technology is coming. See what's coming for Forester, Outback, Ascent, and other next-generation models.
Tesla Is Delivering the Giga Texas Model Y to Customers
Tesla Is Delivering the Giga Texas Model Y to Customers
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is delivering the Giga Texas Model Y standard range vehicle, with 4680 batteries to customers, and Tesla Economist has some data gathered about the vehicle specifications. Let's see what he found out.
F-150 Loses Range with a Payload
Ford F-150 Lightning Problem Some Owners Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late
By Timothy Boyer on
The Ford F-150 Lightning is an extremely popular electric truck. However, some owners buy one before finding out there is a problem when it comes to using one like they did with their previous gas or diesel truck.
Rivian Just Might Be the Best Off-Road Vehicle
Why the Rivian is the Holy Grail of AWD Systems
By Timothy Boyer on
Is an independently controlled electric motor on each wheel in a truck the way to go for achieving off-road excellence? Here’s an informative video that explains how this makes the Rivian R1 T the Holy Grail of AWD systems and why you would want one.
2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Solterra
10 Best Beach Cars - KBB Says Subaru Outback And Solterra Are Top Picks
By Denis Flierl on
Check out the ten best beach cars of 2022. See why the 2022 Subaru Outback and 2023 Solterra EV check all the right boxes.
Tesla Announces 3 to 1 Stock Split!
Tesla Announces 3 to 1 Stock Split!
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has recently announced that it will split its stock 3 to 1. This is a good sign that Tesla feels confident in their future and that the company is going to continue to increase production, improve their vehicles, and meet their goals for the future.
Tesla Model Y structural battery
Tesla’s 4680 Cells Prove Revolutionary As Refreshed Model Y Revealed To Have A Small 50KWh Battery Pack
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla first began delivering the refreshed Model Y at the Giga Texas opening ceremony. Despite having 4680 cells and a structural battery pack, the vehicle only has a 279-mile EPA range. At the time Tesla said the small battery pack was the reason for the limited range. And today we learned that the refreshed Model Y only has a 50KWh battery pack.
Image of the production-ready Lightyear 0 at its online debut.
Lightyear 0 Is The World's First Solar-Electric Production Car
By James Walker on
Innovative Dutch EV adds range by harnessing the Sun's energy rather than adding heavy batteries.
Kia Niro PHEV, Kia Sorento PHEV, Kia Sportage PHEV, Kia EV6
When Kia May Start To Lose Federal Tax Incentives For It's Plug-In Vehicles
By Justin Hart on
Someone on social media asked me whether I might know when Kia would lose its eligibility for the U.S. federal Qualified Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Tax Credit of up to $7,500 on its plug-in vehicles. This incentive automatically begins phasing out in the second quarter following the calendar quarter in which 200,000 qualified plug-in electric vehicles have been sold by the manufacturer, cumulatively.
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