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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.

Giga Shanghai Getting Expansion For up to 2 Million Vehicles Per Year
Giga Shanghai Getting Expansion For Up To 2 Million Vehicles Per Year
By Jeremy Johnson on
Various sources, including Reuters.com, have stated that Tesla plans to start work on a new factory expansion in Giga Shanghai and that it could be as soon as next month (March, 2022). Why would Tesla do this? To meet the growing demand for its vehicles in China, a country of a large number of people, many who want and can afford Tesla vehicles.
Tesla Semi, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Semi To Include Automatic Tire Inflation System
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla registered a patent for an automatic tire inflation system for its electric truck: the Tesla Semi will use a new system that avoids failures and problems that are normally caused by the leakage of pollutants.
Image showing technicians assembling a Eureka gold Lucid Air at the company's AMP-1 production facility in Casa Grande, Arizona
Lucid Air Manufacturing Is Running At Full Speed With Another Hiring Event Announced
By James Walker on
With Lucid Air GT production in full swing Lucid is holding another hiring event for production employees. This time the event takes place at a much larger venue.
Image showing Kevin from the Meet Kevin YouTube channel crouching by the front of his Zenith red Lucid Air Dream Edition.
Lucid Air Owner Gives His Car A Rave Review Despite A Steering Malfunction That Caused It To Be Towed
By James Walker on
Lucid confirmed the issue affecting this Dream Edition is unrelated to its recent 203-car safety recall over the Air's potentially-faulty front shock absorbers.
Mustang Mach-E GT
Ford CEO Dismisses Rumors Of Splitting Company, Confirms Change Is Coming
By Carl Malek on
Ford CEO Jim Farley caused a stir when he appeared to reveal during a recent conference call with investors that he was going to split the EV business away from the main company. However, Farley confirmed that while changes are coming, they will not involve altering the structure of Ford moving forward.
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Shows Model Y Chassis Protection Patent: Mega-Casting Advantages
By Nicolas Caballero on
One interesting feature in Tesla Model Y production in Giga-Austin and Giga-Berlin is the new chassis, created from two large castings: the patent describes the technology that is applied to the new deformation zones.
Image of 2022 Nissan Sentra by John Goreham
Review: 2022 Nissan Sentra SR - Second Best Value In The Segment But Our First Choice
By John Goreham on
The best value in the segment is the Sentra SV. However, here’s why the SR with a lot of packages and options may be the better choice for you.
Tesla Premium Connectivity Is Now Live
Tesla Premium Connectivity Is Now Live
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla's premium connectivity services are now live, according to a thread on Reddit. There are a number of services that come with the premium connectivity, the cost is about $9.99 per month, or $99 if you pay upfront for a year. Let's go over the services now.
Image of a white Lucid Air parked on a Californian hilltop on a rainy day.
Lucid Motors Issues Its First Safety Recall Over Potentially Faulty Shock Absorbers
By James Walker on
Supplier-assembled suspension component could cause sudden drop in ride height, vibration, and damage to front-end brake lines. Lucid expects a tiny fraction of the recalled cars to need replacement dampers.
Image of a gold Lucid Air parked inside the brand's Newport Studio
Lucid's Q4 Earnings Q&A System Is Live, Here's What LCID Shareholders Want To Know
By James Walker on
Lucid's new platform allows shareholders to submit and upvote questions for senior management ahead of the EV maker's Q4 2021 earnings call next week.
Image of EV charging by John Goreham
3 Reasons Charging At Home Is a Must For Electric Vehicle Owners
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicles offer so many advantages over traditional vehicles, they are hard to count. One important aspect of EV ownership is the ability to charge at home. Here’s why we think a home charger is critically important to those who own an EV.
Will the Tesla Cybertruck Ever Be Released?
Will the Tesla Cybertruck Ever Be Released?
By Jeremy Johnson on
We've heard how the Cybertruck will be pushed back in production and is delayed again and again. Some expected to get a Cybertruck at the end of 2021. The Cybertruck is the ultimate product in many areas: durability, range, look and style, performance, etc... Let's talk about if the Cybertruck will be released in 2023, or much later.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Electric Liftgates Now Available For Tesla Model 3; There Is A Catch
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla China is the first in the Tesla family to offer customers an electric opening mechanism for the liftgate of the Model 3, though only available in China at the moment.
Tesla's LFP Batteries - An Important Development in Battery Technology
Tesla's LFP Batteries - An Important Development in Battery Technology
By Jeremy Johnson on
Have you purchased the Model 3 standard range with the new LFP batteries? There's an interview with Sandy Munro about Tesla's LFP batteries. Are these batteries important and will they compete with the 4680 batteries? What are the specs for the base Model 3? let's find out!
Hyundai service area image by John Goreham
Here Are the U.S.-Market Vehicle Brands That Offer Included Maintenance For 2022
By John Goreham on
Included vehicle maintenance can have a value of hundreds of dollars. Here are the brands offering included maintenance for 2022.
Image of Chevy Bolt charging at EVGo DCFC by John Goreham
Many Public DC Fast Chargers For Electric Vehicles Are Slower Than You’d Think
By John Goreham on
DC fast charging could be the solution to many of the perceived issues with public EV charging. However, that is not yet the case.
Lucid Motors Dream Edition
Lucid Motors Has Some Great Strengths!
By Anthony Donati on
Lucid Motors has some terrific plans and technology but $LCID continues to slide down. Here is what is next for Lucid Motors
Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 by John Goreham
Update: Quick Stops At Level 2 Public Chargers Are Worthless - Or Are They?
By John Goreham on
We debunk the myth that one can add meaningful range to an EV using a Level 2 charger during a “coffee and bathroom break” while on the go.
Image showing a firefighter boat attempting to put out the fires aboard the fire-ravaged Felicity Ace car carrier ship.
Burning EV Batteries Are Making It Harder To Extinguish Fires Aboard The Felicity Ace Car Carrier
By James Walker on
Specialized firefighting equipment is on its way to the Azores Islands while the abandoned ship continues to drift and burn in the Atlantic.
Image showing a gold Lucid Air driving on a canyon road.
Lucid Air Praised For Its Styling And "911 GT3-Like" Handling In Latest Review
By James Walker on
The Lucid's 0-60 time is highly impressive, but it really shines under mid-range acceleration where other performance-oriented EVs are found lacking.
Tesla Will Produce Batteries With Many Different Form Factors
Tesla Will Produce Batteries With Many Different Form Factors
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla will start producing vehicles with the 4680 battery cells, but that will not be the only form factor Tesla uses. There are going to be many form factors for different types of vehicles and probably a specific one just for energy. Let's go over this in detail.
Image showing a white Mercedes AMG EQE driving on a coast road.
Mercedes-AMG EQE Debuts With Up To 677 Horsepower
By James Walker on
How do you make a car stand out in a market where 500 horsepower's nothing to write home about and you're pushed along by an avalanche of instant electric torque? The AMG EQE shows what comes next for the driver's car in the age of electric.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla To Achieve FSD, Safer Than Humans, In 2022 - Elon Musk Dixit
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla is developing fully autonomous driving technology at full speed: Elon Musk has taken a step forward stating that this technology will be finally ready this very year (2022) and that it will be available for other electric OEM manufacturers to purchase.
Tesla Has Amazing Production Volume
Tesla Has Amazing Production Volume
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk and Tesla achieved volume production with the Model 3 in 2018. No other EV manufacturer has reached the volume that Tesla has. BYD is probably the second closest company, in China.
Why Kia Will Slowly Ramp Down PHEV Production Starting Next Year
By Justin Hart on
Kia has recently expanded its U.S. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) range with the introduction of the 2022 Sorento PHEV and the forthcoming 2023 Sportage PHEV, which join the Niro PHEV already on sale for several years. But Kia may not be planning to offer any additional PHEV models after these, and that begs the question: Why?
Image showing a gold Lucid Air parked beside a white Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S Plaid as they prepare for a three-wide drag race.
Lucid Air Takes On Tesla Plaid And Porsche Taycan Turbo S In 3000 Horsepower Electric Drag Race
By James Walker on
Three of the most powerful sedans in the world, three-wide down a dragstrip. DragTimes returns to Hennessey's private track to see who reigns supreme as the fastest four-door money can buy.
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla At Potential Risk If Not Developing $25K Electric Car
By Nicolas Caballero on
One of the most prestigious analysts at Bernstein consulting group assures that without a $25,000 electric car, Tesla will not be able to achieve its growth objectives in the near future.
Silverado EV WT
Report Hints Silverado EV Max Towing Package To Feature Four Wheel Steering
By Carl Malek on
Towing is a crucial prerequisite for any pickup entry and that mandatory requirement even extends to the world of EV pickups. A new report suggests that General Motors will be adding four-wheel steering to the Max Towing package in an attempt to help add a unique dimension to hauling large trailers.
The Unreal, 2022 Performance Model Y
The Unreal, 2022 Performance Model Y
By Jeremy Johnson on
The 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance is a masterpiece. We just found a video of someone's first impressions of it. If you're considering buying the Model Y Performance, this video is for you.
Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham
Tesla Dropped From Consumer Reports List of 10 Best Vehicles - Here's Why
By John Goreham on
The Tesla Model 3 has lost its slot to the Ford Mustang Mach-E on Consumer Reports’ list of the ten best vehicles. Here‘s what changed.
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