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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 197)

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.

2023 GranTurismo Folgore Battery-Electric Vehicle image courtesy of Maserati
Maserati Introduces 2023 Battery-Electric GranTurismo Folgore
By John Goreham on
The newest GranTurismo from Maserati melds classic styling with a zero local emissions powertrain.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Removes Ultrasonic Sensors, Favoring Tesla Vision And Neural Networks
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla has announced that it will ditch the use of sensors in all of its electric cars in favor of the cameras and computational neural networks that make up the Tesla Vision system.
Kia Sportage, Niro, Sorento and EV6
​​Kia Has Best Ever 3rd Quarter U.S. Sales (Thanks To SUVs And Crossovers)
By Justin Hart on
​​Kia announced over the weeked that not only were September 2022 sales up, it was their best September ever in the U.S. While it is great that Kia’s sales are showing strength among an industry still struggling to recover from pandemic and global conflict induced supply chain woes, is it really “great” news?
Gigafactory Nevada, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla To Increase Production Capacity, Expanding Nevada Gigafactory
By Nicolas Caballero on
With more than a million cars sold per year and with estimates of doubling that number very quickly, Tesla needs more batteries right away. This, among other reasons, is why it is going to expand its Nevada Gigafactory, aiming directly at a steady increase in production.
Image of 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV on mountain by John Goreham
Affordable EV Models See Continued Delivery Declines
By John Goreham on
Despite the bright future for affordable battery-electric vehicles, deliveries of affordable models continue to be well below prior highs.
3 different views of the Kia EV6
Driving Comparison: Kia EV6 Versus Tesla Model 3
By Justin Hart on
I recently met up with a friend on a road trip to Walla Walla, Washington (the city so nice they named it twice) and had the opportunity to test drive his 2022 Kia EV6 AWD. I drove my own EV to our meet up and I got to drive his EV6 and compare it to my Tesla Model 3. I found a lot to like about the EV6.
Tesla Can Overtake Toyota in Germany Threatening The Japanese Brand
Tesla Can Overtake Toyota in Germany Threatening The Japanese Brand
By Armen Hareyan on
Should Tesla record more sales than Toyota in Germany in 2022, it would have achieved something that seemed unlikely.
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Giga Berlin Announces New Weekly Milestone
By Nicolas Caballero on
After opening at the end of March, it took almost three months before Tesla was able to report the first milestone for its German Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin: for the first time, 1000 Model Y units were produced within a week, the company announced in mid-June. Since then, rumors of further increases have been heard again and again, and on Saturday the next round number became official: in the past week, 2000 Model Y were produced in the German factory, Tesla announced again via Twitter.
Image of 2022 RAV4 Prime and RAV4 Hybrid by Kate Silbaugh
Toyota On Track To Deliver 500K Electrified Vehicles In U.S. in 2022
By John Goreham on
Toyota’s hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles should push the brand past 500,000 units this year in the American market.
Image of 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime with American flag courtesy of Kat Silbaugh
How Toyota Strengthened Brand Loyalty During These Difficult Times
By John Goreham on
Toyota is bringing its customers closer during a frustrating time for consumers. Here are some of the ways that Toyota earned its brand loyalty during one of the toughest times in automaking history.
Using Tesla's CCS Adapter - My First Hand Experience
Using Tesla's CCS Adapter - My First Hand Experience
By Jeremy Johnson on
I just got Tesla's CCS adapter and there was one big reason I got it. I will share that with you now!
What A Tesla Model 3 Could Mean For You
What A Tesla Model 3 Could Mean For You
By Jeremy Johnson on
A Tesla Model 3 - even its base version - is an advanced electric and semi-autonomous vehicle. It's like driving a space ship. It is the most family friendly, cost effective, safe, and fuel-efficient vehicle on the market today.
Tesla AI Day - Big Reveals
Tesla AI Day - Big Reveals
By Jeremy Johnson on
What do you get when you combine one of the world’s most innovative companies with cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology? Tesla AI Day, of course! Held yesterday, Tesla AI Day was a chance for the company to show off some of its latest AI-powered products and give attendees a glimpse into the future of how AI will be used in transportation and service. Here are some of the big reveals from the event!
Tesla Robot, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Optimus Robot Presented At "AI Day"; To Reach Markets For Less Than $20,000
By Nicolas Caballero on
Last night the "Tesla IA Day" event took place in Palo Alto, California, where the Austin EV manufacturer officially presented its advances and improvements in artificial intelligence and robotics, and where the general public was able to directly see a working prototype of Optimus, the humanoid robot with which Elon Musk wants to somehow alleviate many of the burdens of heavy or repetitive everyday tasks for human factory workers.
Toyota bZ3 Sedan To Challenge Tesla Model Y with a competitive price
Cheap Tesla Alternative: Toyota Wants To Score With a New Electric Sedan With a Competitive Price
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota is late with its electric cars, but the Japanese carmaker has promised to deliver more than the only model bZ4X so far. The next model in the bZ series is scheduled to start this year. It could become a real alternative for a Tesla. Toyota's challenge to Tesla? This electric car comes at a competitive price.
Black Tesla Model 3 with multimedia display showing maximum driving range
Wine Country Road Trip: 4 1/2 Year Old Tesla Model 3 Battery Range Test
By Justin Hart on
My wife and I are taking a road trip to Walla Walla for some wicked fun in Washington wine country. We’re going all electric on this trip and meeting up with friends who are also driving their new EV for our first post-Covid getaway together. I’m intending to measure the real world, long distance freeway only range for my 4 and ½ year old EV.
2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle image courtesy of Mitsubishi
7-Passenger 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Starts At $41K
By John Goreham on
Mitsubishi’s latest generation of the popular Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle starts at a surprisingly low price tag.
Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Cybertruck Will Be Waterproof And Serve As A Lifeboat
By Nicolas Caballero on
In Coincidence with one of the worst floods in recent memory in parts of the United States, Elon Musk claimed that the Tesla Cybertruck will be waterproof and that it will be able to serve as a lifeboat in case of emergency.
Tesla Giga Berlin Doesn't Yet Have a Working Fire Alarm System, But Moving
Tesla Giga Berlin Doesn't Yet Have a Working Fire Alarm System, But Moving
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota RAV4's Younger Brother Has Been Updated and Is Now a Plug-in Hybrid
Toyota RAV4's Younger Brother Has Been Updated and Is Now a Plug-in Hybrid
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota RAV4's young brother, Toyota Harrier just got some good news. The local RAV4-related SUV debuts electrified powertrain. Let's see what's under the hood.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
As Sort Of Annual Tradition, Tesla Expects Frantic Deliveries By End Of 2022
By Nicolas Caballero on
A leaked internal email has revealed that Tesla leadership expects a dizzying pace of deliveries during the last quarter of this year, while at the same time encourages all network workers to do their best to help with the tasks.
Tesla's Cybertruck Is Going to Surprise You
Tesla's Cybertruck Is Going to Surprise You
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla's Cybertruck is going to surprise you. It will have a host of great features and there will possibly be a low end version for $39,900.
Model 3 RWD, With LFP Batteries, Is Most Efficient Car
Model 3 RWD, With LFP Batteries, Is Most Efficient Car
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Model 3 RWD, with LFP Batteries is the most efficient EV of 2022, according to the Department of Energy website.
A Fire At Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Last Monday As An Excuse To Stop Production
By Nicolas Caballero on
A fire declared in the recycling section of the Tesla Gigafactory forced firefighters to work hard on its extinction. Although there were – luckily - no personal injuries or damages of great material value, several civil associations from the Brandenburg area are calling for a plant shutdown.
Sources on Tesla Giga Shanghai Production Capacity: "NOT YET!"
Fresh information on Tesla Giga Shanghai's that contradicts yesterday's reports
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota Corollas Converted Into Electric Pickup Trucks By Upcycle
Toyota Corollas Converted Into Electric Pickup Trucks By Upcycle
By Armen Hareyan on
An eco-responsible mechanical workshop in Summerside, Canada, has initiated a project to convert gas-powered Toyota Corolla sedans into compact, fully electric pickup trucks.
Hyundai and Kia electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle line up
Kia, Hyundai And Genesis To Build All U.S. Market EVs In Georgia
By Justin Hart on
Kia, Hyundai and Genesis EVs are all going to be made at a new U.S. plant being built in Bryan County, Georgia, near the port of Savanna. This should allow the Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia and Genesis) to qualify for U.S. federal tax incentives on the electric vehicles produced from this new plant, eventually.
Image of 2023 Ariya battery-electric crossover courtesy of Nissan.
2023 Nissan Ariya Price Announced - Here’s How It Stacks Up To Competition
By John Goreham on
We compare the prices of the Nissan Ariya to its nearest battery-electric crossover peers. Here is how the numbers break out.
Image of Tesla retail space with Model Y and Model 3 by John Goreham
Data Show Tesla’s Market Share Dropping In All Key Markets - Too Soon To Worry?
By John Goreham on
Tesla’s market share seems to have declined over a period of three consecutive quarters in all markets. Here’s why the next couple of quarters may paint a clearer picture.
Image of Tesla Model 3 with 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV
Why a Tesla Owner Finds the Kia Sorento PHEV the Perfect Second Vehicle
By John Goreham on
We interview a long-time EV driver who owned a Tesla and then bought a Kia Sorento as his next vehicle. Here's why a BEV owner purchased a PHEV.
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