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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 217)

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.

A white Lucid Air, like the one spotted at Ford in Michigan, is pictured parked on a hilltop at sunset.
Stellar White Lucid Air Dream Edition Spotted At Ford Facility In Dearborn, Michigan
By James Walker on
Ford appears to be in possession of one of the 520 Lucid Air Dream Editions. Where did the car in question come from, and what does Ford intend to use it for? Read on for more.
Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 by John Goreham
5 Ways Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 EV Could Be Improved For Winter Climates
By John Goreham on
We do a deep dive into how one of our favorite new battery-electric vehicles could be more winter-friendly. You may be surprised by the things we point out. Here’s a hint; AWD and range are not the problems.
Tesla Cybertruck Will Be the Death of Legacy Auto Pickup Trucks
Tesla Cybertruck Will Be the Death of Legacy Auto Pickup Trucks
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Tesla Cybertruck is being touted as the death of the traditional pickup truck by Dave Lee, a prominent Tesla bull on YouTube. Let's look at what he has to say about this.
Giga Texas About to Kickoff the EV Revolution
Giga Texas About to Kickoff the EV Revolution
By Jeremy Johnson on
Giga Texas is about to start deliveries next month and this will be the beginning of the EV revolution - a continued upward trend of the S Curve of EV (electric vehicles) adoption.
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Breakthrough in Cathode Chemistry, Key To Tripling Capacity Of Tesla, Other EV Batteries
By Nicolas Caballero on
As Tesla with its Model Y and Model 3 grows in popularity around the world, along with many other EV brands, scientists see great potential in lithium-sulfur batteries as a greener source of power, which can by the way triple current capacities.
Lucid Airs in the wild
Here Are The 4 Lucid Air Models! This Is What Comes Standard
By Anthony Donati on
Lucid Motors has 4 Lucid Air Editions. Here is the details of each Model and the prices they cost. Why $LCID investors should be excited about these models plus future models?
2023 Kia Sportage PHEV
Kia Announces 2023 Sportage PHEV For The U.S. Market For Q3
By Justin Hart on
Earlier this week, Kia announced the release of its 2023 Sportage PHEV scheduled for the 3rd quarter of this year. The Sportage PHEV follows last year's 3rd quarter release of the Sorento PHEV and introduces a few interesting features for the U.S. market that are not available, yet, on the larger and more expensive Sorento PHEV.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV, pricing, reservation system
Retailers Are Already Giving The Hot Subaru Solterra Price Bumps Well Over MSRP
By Denis Flierl on
The 2023 Subaru Solterra is already a hot model for the Japanese automaker. A new report says some retailers are giving the all-electric SUV huge markups. 
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Stellantis is Recalling Nearly 20,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans for Potential Fire Risks
By Mary Conway on
Chrysler is investigating 12 fires in its popular 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid minivans. The company is telling owners to stop charging the affected minivans immediately and start parking them outside.
Image showing a black Lucid Air parked inside the Lucid Studio in Beverly Hills
Let's Take A Video Tour Of Lucid's Flagship Beverly Hills Studio
By James Walker on
More and more of Lucid's Studios are popping up with each passing week, promising a serene experience and samples of the Air's materials as well as the technology behind its mammoth driving range. Let's take a tour, shall we?
Kia EV6
New U.S. Owner of Kia EV6 Says It Challenges Tesla as the Pinnacle of EVs
By Justin Hart on
Kia’s new EV6 is one of the most exciting EVs on the market and it has only recently gone on sale in the U.S. I managed to get in touch with one of the first U.S. owners of the new EV6 to ask him some questions about Kia’s newest electric vehicle and his experience with it so far.
Tesla staff, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Growing Steadily: More Than 100,000 Employees Worldwide
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla continues growing, increasing its staff at a steady pace. All in all in 2021 the firm had 30% more employees than in 2020, exceeding a total of 100,000 well-qualified workers.
Tesla Model S Plaid Battery - An Engineering Masterpiece
Tesla Model S Plaid Battery - An Engineering Masterpiece
By Jeremy Johnson on
Sandy Munro just tore down the Tesla Model S Plaid battery. He says it's an engineering masterpiece.
Image showing Koenigsegg's Quark electric motor beside a 330 ml energy drink can for scale
Koenigsegg's "Quark" Electric Motor Weighs 63 Pounds, Makes 335 Horsepower
By James Walker on
Koenigsegg has a history of turning problems into performance advantages by inventing its own beautifully engineered components to replace parts that don't meet its demands. The Quark is the latest such creation; a tiny electric motor with a huge number of potential applications.
Lucid Air Interior
Here Is What Makes Lucid Airs Interior Special
By Anthony Donati on
Lucid Motors has created such an amazing vehicle from the exterior to the interior. With features such as Amazon Alexa, Retractable Pilot Panel display and much more! $LCID shareholders should be happy about this
Giga Shanghai, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla To Increase Giga Shanghai Production To A Million Units
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla produced almost one million units last year: all in all, it managed to deliver 936,000 units, which meant an increase of 83.6% as compared to 2020; not bad at all considering chip shortages and supply chain issues everywhere.
Image showing a white Lucid Air driving across the Brooklyn bridge
Lucid Air Beats Mercedes EQS Across Every Metric In New York Times Comparison Test
By James Walker on
Range, horsepower, charging speed all aside; it's the way the Lucid Air advances what an electric car can be that sees it win out over Mercedes' first volume EV.
Will Tesla Make Uber and Lyft Obselete?
Will Tesla Make Uber and Lyft Obsolete?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Will Tesla make Uber and Lyft obsolete? This a question I've seen hotly debated on Twitter and on online forums. I think the answer may surprise you - let's go over it now.
Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
RAM Revolution, Electric Pick-up In Direct Competition With Tesla Cybertruck By 2024
By Nicolas Caballero on
After some unexpected delays, RAM announced the official name of its first electric truck: "RAM Revolution", basically in the same segment and in direct competition with Tesla's Cybertruck.
Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ionic 5 and Ford F-150 Lightning EVs
Kia, Hyundai and Tesla Stand to Gain as Ford Halts 3 Production Lines
By Justin Hart on
Beginning earlier this week, Ford is halting production on 3 different production lines, including the Cuautitlan, Mexico plant that produces the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle. Is this only a brief pause, or is it the first sign of an impending miss for Ford as it attempts to massively ramp up EV production to compete with Tesla and out-sell other mainstream rivals vying for leadership in the race toward an electrified automotive future?
President Biden Acknowledges Tesla For the First Time Ever
President Biden Acknowledges Tesla For the First Time Ever
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have a video of President Biden mentioning Tesla for the very first time ever. He gives credit to Tesla as the largest EV manufacturer in the U.S.
Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Key Components For Tesla: Lithium, Nickel and Cobalt Price Evolution
By Nicolas Caballero on
The demand for electric vehicles has fueled the war for raw materials needed for their batteries, placing the prices of lithium, nickel and cobalt at all-time highs in the face of shortages in the near future; Tesla closely monitoring the situation.
Lucid Motors Dream Edition
Near Term Catalysts for Lucid Motors, This Is Why Institutions Are Buying Lucid Motors Stock
By Anthony Donati on
Lucid Motors is significantly undervalued at $27.43. We are seeing multiple institutions and hedge funds accumulate a ton of shares near these prices after we saw the Tesla Earnings negatively affect Lucid Motors stock price. After the huge dip from the electric vehicle sector, Lucid has had trouble breaking the resistance to $30.
Image showing a Eureka Gold Lucid Air inside the brand's Studio in Newport, California.
Lucid Will Open 14 New Studios And Service Centers Across North America in 2022
By James Walker on
Lucid continues to increase its footprint across the US and Canada, and these facilities opening will bring the company to new areas and audiences. Here are all the locations getting Lucid Studios and Service Centers in 2022.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV, charging network
Subaru Announces New Solterra EV Access To EVgo Fast Charging Network
By Denis Flierl on
Where can you charge the new 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV? Check out the details here.
Image of Chevrolet Bolt and Toyota RAV4 Prime courtesy of MF
GM Losing Important U.S. Electric Vehicle Customers To Competitors - Here’s Why
By John Goreham on
Two years after GM declared that its all-electric future was now, the company is losing critical American-market customers to competitors. Here’s why an important part of GM’s customer base is leaving for other brands.
Image of Ford Escape PHEV by Ford.
Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Offers Interesting Alternative to Bolt EUV
By John Goreham on
Those who are looking for an affordable EV crossover with a cost in the mid-$30Ks should check out Ford’s Escape PHEV Titanium.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing
The New Subaru Solterra EV Customer Reservation System Opens Today
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will open up its reservation system for the 2023 Solterra EV in the U.S. today. Check out what customers need to know here and get the new reservation website link here.
Lucid Motors Dream Edition
Why Is Lucid Motors So Secretive? And Lucid's Marketing Route
By Anthony Donati on
Here is a nice recap of the Bear Workshop Lucid Interview with Financial Journey and what Lucid Motors (NYCE: LCID) investors should know.
Images of workers courtesy of ChargerHelp!
ChargerHelp! Is Taking Away the Worry Over Broken Public EV Chargers
By John Goreham on
One of the most frustrating things electric vehicle owners struggle with is broken public electric vehicle chargers. ChargerHelp! is the solution to that vexing issue and much more.
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