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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 CEO Elon Musk & Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Elon Musk Calls AOC A Puppet After Revealing She Wants To Replace Her Tesla With A Union Built EV
By Tinsae Aregay on
The Democratic party and Elon Musk have been going through a rough patch as of late. And now, in response to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's decision to replace her Tesla Model 3 with a union-built EV, Musk has responded by insinuating she is a puppet for unions.
Image of Kia EV6 by John Goreham
Review: 2022 Kia EV6 Wind RWD Auto
By John Goreham on
We drive and review the all-new Kia EV6, and find that the newest battery electric vehicle from Kia has broad appeal.
Gigafactory, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Indonesia Could Have Tesla's Next Gigafactory, Though No Official Announcement Yet
By Nicolas Caballero on
After a meeting between Elon Musk and the president of Indonesia, discussions bring the company closer to establishing facilities in the Asian country; by the way, widely known for having the largest nickel deposits.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Elon Musk Says He Warned Investors Tesla Stock Was Too High As Shares Fall 41%
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla investors have been frustrated with the performance of the EV maker's stock since CEO Elon Musk announced his intention to buy Twitter. However, Musk now says he warned investors that Tesla's stock was too high.
Image showing the Lucid Air Dream Edition during the hypermiling record set by The Kilowatts
These Guys Drove A Lucid Air 687 Miles On A Single Charge
By James Walker on
You wouldn't want to drive your Lucid Air like this, but therein lies the beauty of hypermiling.
Giga Shanghai, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Giga Shanghai Production Returns To Normal; Though Still Affected By Covid-19
By Nicolas Caballero on
Giga Factory Shanghai they will begin to resume its production levels prior to the stoppage due to the coronavirus outbreak in China. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities urge the brand to continue with the "closed circuit" method for a few more weeks.
Tesla starts Giga Berlin's expansion
Tesla Is Expanding Giga Berlin on a New 250 Acre Land
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Worth Double What It Is Today: $1,500 - Bull, Gary Black
Tesla Worth Double What It Is Today: $1,500 - Bull, Gary Black
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla stock has been repressed lately, largely due to the Twitter acquisition, causing hesitancy with investors. Gary Black, a Tesla bull, thinks Tesla is worth double what it is today and cites fundamentals as the reason why.
Day Tripping on the Oregon Coast with the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
By Justin Hart on
My family and I are spending a week on the Oregon coast. Our Airbnb host gave us the okay to plug in our Kia Sorento PHEV and we also made use of public charging options, when convenient. By charging up at least once every day so far, we have stretched a single tank of gas (12.4 gallons) to over 600 miles of total range.
How Tesla Will Achieve Massive Scale Like No One Else
How Tesla Will Achieve Massive Scale Like No One Else
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla will achieve massive scale - much more than any other company and they will do this in a few ways: they will eventually make all their batteries in-house, they will continuously improve their processes, and they will drive down costs much lower than anyone else can.
Tesla Giga Shanghai Starts 2nd Shift Solving a Big Problem
Tesla Giga Shanghai Starts 2nd Shift Solving a Big Problem
By Armen Hareyan on
Image showing a black Lucid Air with its hood open on the production line at AMP-1
Lucid Tripled Deliveries In April As Manufacturing Speeds Up At AMP-1
By James Walker on
With production speeding up and a new Saudi factory joining the effort Lucid is bringing its targets forward by years.
2022 Mercedes EQS Interior dashboard
Mercedes EQS Intelligent Recuperation Setting Explained in Simple Terms
By Armen Hareyan on
Recently I reviewed the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ electric sedan. There is a very useful setting in it, called intelligent recuperation. Since questions are asked about the setting, I would like to talk about it in this article.
Image of Model 3 courtesy of Tesla
6 Reasons Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Tesla Model 3 Robotaxis Are a Dumb Idea
By John Goreham on
Two great cars: the Ioniq 6 and the Model 3 would make very poor robotaxis. Here’s why.
Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-Es to fix software problem
Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-Es To Update Problem Computer Code
By Marc Stern on
As vehicles become more reliant on car area networks, connectivity, and computers in general automakers have to be sure that software is up to date and not causing problems. That's why Ford is recalling a limited number of its hot-selling Mustang Mach-E crossovers to fix a potential problem with the computer code. Ford plans an over-the-air update.
Tesla Cybertruck's Giga Press
Tesla Cybertruck’s 9000t Giga Press Coming In 3 Weeks
By Tinsae Aregay on
Previously Elon Musk has said Tesla will be using a new more powerful Giga press to build the Cybertruck. And now Tesla's Giga Press supplier, IDRA has revealed the new 9000-ton Giga Press will be completed in 3 weeks.
Tesla Solar Panels, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Building Huge EV Charging Oasis In The Mojave Desert
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla continues to allocate a significant amount of resources to an issue that is decisive and crucial to promoting the massive adoption of electric cars: expanding the network of fast charging points. The Supercharger network is one of the key features that allowed Tesla to distance and in fact, differentiate itself from other brands that also sell 100% electric vehicles.
Image courtesy of SparkCharge
Mobile EV Charging Company SparkCharge Earns Funding Boost
By John Goreham on
A mobile electric car charging company we think may be headed for major success has just received a big influx of funding.
Tesla Model Y structural battery
Tesla Battery Researcher Unveils Breakthrough Nickel Chemistry That Can Last 100 Years
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to a new research paper published by Tesla's battery research team head by Jeff Dahn, the group has discovered a new nickel battery chemistry that can last 100 years. The new battery couples the high energy density of nickel batteries with the long life cycle of lithium iron phosphate cells.
Images of CR-V courtesy of Honda media support.
Honda Teases All-New 2023 CR-V Crossover – Photos
By John Goreham on
Honda has released new images of the all-new CR-V. Here’s What we know.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
What Parents.Com Calls the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica's WOW Factor
By Mary Conway on
Chrysler Pacifica is named a Parents Best Family Car for 2022, the third year in a row that it has received this honor. We look at what Parents.com calls the minivan's WOW factor!
Tesla To Build New EV Plant in Indonesia
Tesla To Build New EV Plant in Indonesia
By Jeremy Johnson on
According to sources from Indonesia, Tesla will build a new battery and EV factory in Indonesia - a country with the world's largest abundance of nickel and also a plentiful supply of lithium. How many cars could Tesla sell in Indonesia? Let's find out!
Tesla Model S, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Beats All Premium Brands In Q1 2022: Sells More Cars In The USA Than BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz
By Nicolas Caballero on
In the first quarter of 2022 Tesla sold more cars than the big 'premium' brands in the United States, surpassing BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus (that is, including ALL models of said brands, not only electric vehicles).
Jay Leno & Ford CEO Jim Farley
Ford CEO Admits Tesla’s Giga Texas Increased F-150 Lightning production From 20K To 150K A Year
By Tinsae Aregay on
At his latest appearance on Jay Leno's Garage, Ford CEO Jim Farley admitted he convinced his colleagues to increase F-150 Lightning production from 20,000 to 150,000 vehicles a year by pointing to Tesla's production plans at Giga Texas.
Elon Musk is Declaring War and the Model 3 and Y are Outselling Everything
Elon Musk is Declaring War and the Model 3 and Y are Outselling Everything
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk has declared war by creating a hardcore litigation department within Tesla and the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are outselling EVERYTHING in California. We'll go over this and much more now.
Sunset on Rockaway Beach, OR
Kia Sorento PHEV Road Trip: Beers and Beaches on the Oregon Coast
By Justin Hart on
Today I drove a skosh over 223 miles in my 2022 Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid (PHEV), from the Seattle area to Rockaway Beach, Oregon, with about 750 pounds of people and cargo on board plus a 12.5 ft stand up paddle board strapped to my roof racks. My fuel efficiency was about 37.2 miles per gallon (factoring in the miles I drove solely on electric), which is, in short, impressive.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid features, upgrades, specs, fuel mileage
The 8 Best Hybrids Under $40K And Why You Can't Find A New Subaru Crosstrek PHEV
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is ranked one of the eight best new plug-in hybrid models by Kelly Blue Book under $40,000, but why doesn't Subaru build more, and why are they hard to find?
General Motors Stakes Its Future On Full EV Lineup, Takes Risky Bet For The Long Haul
By Carl Malek on
General Motors is preparing for an all-in bet on EV motoring with the company recently confirming that they are focusing on a future where the entire lineup will be pure EV vehicles.
Tesla Model X, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Expert Shows Access Vulnerability In Tesla And Other Electric Vehicles
By Nicolas Caballero on
Sultan Qasim Khan, a cybersecurity specialist, has publicly demonstrated how easy it can be to gain full control of a Tesla and other electric vehicles – in case of having the right level of technical knowledge, though -.
Future Kia Purpose Built Vehicle Designs
Kia to Build its First Electric Purpose Built Vehicle Plant in South Korea
By Justin Hart on
Kia has announced plans to begin construction of its first electric Purpose Built Vehicle (PBV) plant in South Korea in 2023. This plant is part of their Plan S strategy and will be located within their existing Hwaseong plant. Kia’s goal in Plan S is to become a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions.
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