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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 Giga Texas
Tesla Gets The Green Light To Begin Refreshed Model Y Production At Giga Texas
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to Wedbush Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst Daniel Ives, Tesla has received final approval to begin refreshed Model Y production at Giga Texas. Production is expected to begin in the next 7 to 10 days.
Silverado EV
Chevrolet Claims Silverado RST EV Sold Out In 12 Minutes
By Carl Malek on
The popularity of electrified pickups has continued to withstand various market pressures with the first batch of a particular model usually selling out in a very short amount of time. The Silverado EV managed to continue this trend, with all of the RSTs in the initial batch selling out in less than 12 minutes.
Hummer EV production
GMC Reveals New Details On Hummer EV Devlopment, Test Trucks Could Pull Wheelies
By Carl Malek on
The Hummer EV pickup is already one of the most ambitious pickup offerings ever created thanks to its combination of all-electric power and otherworldly utility. A new report however suggests that the trucks had too much power and GMC was forced to dial it back.
Tesla Semi driving on San Francisco Bridge
Tesla Semi Driving on San Francisco Bridge
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Leads The Way, While Chinese Brands Dominate Electric Car Market Worldwide
By Nicolas Caballero on
China is the undisputed leader of the electric car industry, as it managed to monopolize more than half of the world production of battery electric vehicles, as well as a large percentage of sales of its brands; while Tesla leads the way in EV sales not only in the US, but also in Europe.
Tesla FSD Price Increased - Why It's a Bargain Still
Tesla FSD Price Increased - Why It's a Bargain Still
By Jeremy Johnson on
We've just received news that Elon Musk has increased the price of Tesla's FSD software from $10K to $12K. That's a two thousand dollar increase. Elon Musk said at one time that when FSD is ready and at level 5, it will be worth $100K. That makes todays prices look like a bargain.
Image of Toyota RAV4 Prime with flag courtesy of Kate Silbaugh
Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV Outsells Every BEV and PHEV Competitor In 2021
By John Goreham on
Toyota delivered more RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles than the Ford Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, Hyundai IONIQ5, and multiple other electrified models in the segment.
Image showing a bird's eye view of Lucid's AMP-1 production facility in Arizona.
Lucid AMP-1 Factory Expansion Well Underway In Latest Bear's Workshop Fly-By
By James Walker on
Bear's latest drone film shows Lucid's AMP-1 factory in Casa Grande is a hive of activity with new cars rolling out at a steady pace.
Tesla Giga Berlin's battery production building
Tesla Giga Berlin’s Battery Production Building Nears Completion
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model S, 3, X, & Y
Apple Officially Adds Tesla To Its List Of ‘Secondary Peer Group Of Premier Companies’
By Tinsae Aregay on
Over the years, as Tesla has moved out of the brink of bankruptcy to the most valuable automaker in the world, more and more companies are starting to notice the EV maker's value. And a recent addition to this group is Apple which has officially added Tesla to its select group of peer companies.
Image showing a partially-assembled Lucid Air moving along the production line at the AMP-1 factory.
Software Bugs Could Be The True Cause Of Lucid's Delivery Delays
By James Walker on
Lucid Air Dream Edition owners are sharing their experiences and heaping praise on their new cars, but are also reporting software issues hampering some functions. Could this be the real culprit behind the company's fit and finish delays?
Tesla Producing Semis for PepsiCo With 4680 Batteries
Tesla Producing Semis for PepsiCo With 4680 Batteries
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is producing Tesla Semis for PepsiCo and using 4680 batteries and this should be by the end of January, 2022. The Semis were built in Giga Nevada and will use the new 4680 battery cells. Pepsi is installing megachargers at their facility in California.
Tesla FSD Will Benefit The Disabled and Elderly
Tesla FSD Will Benefit The Disabled and Elderly
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla FSD is one of the most ground breaking software and hardware technologies. There's a segment of the population that is really going to benefit from autonomous vehicles and that is people with disabilities and the elderly.
Lucid Air in a Lucid Motors LCID studio
Lucid Motors Stock Had an Exceptional Day, Plus Expansion Update
By Anthony Donati on
Lucid Motors' stock LCID had a great day, Lucid Motors is expanding at a Rapid Rate, Everything Investors need to know heading into a presumably volatile next week!
F-150 Lightning headlights dark shot
Ford Details Plan To Stop F-150 Lightning Markups
By Carl Malek on
The dreaded dealer markup has always been an unfortunate part of the car buying experience, especially for high-demand new vehicles. The push to electrification has shined a spotlight on these markups, but Ford recently revealed a plan that aims to negate that on the F-150 Lightning.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
4 Million Tesla Electric Cars On the Road By End Of 2022
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla Inc. and the electric car markets in general have had a really good year 2021 when it comes to actual sales numbers. However, by 2022 Tesla hopes to have much more significant figures in many different segments.
Tesla Megapack, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Angleton, Texas, To Have One Of The Biggest Tesla Energy Storage Projects In The World
By Nicolas Caballero on
In Angleton, Texas, an energy storage project was proposed to provide sustainable backup support to the grid. This resulted in the installation of 81 Tesla Megapacks, providing 200 Mwh greater outage protection while reducing the community’s reliance on fossil fuels.
Image of Toyota Prius at Tesla Supercharger by John Goreham
Prius Line Outsells Every Affordable BEV For 2021 - Bolt and Leaf Combined
By John Goreham on
Affordable battery-electric deliveries continue to flounder. The Prius line outsold every affordable BEV in 2021. Here are the delivery results for the U.S. market in 2021.
Tesla Stock Will Split Multiple Times This Decade
Tesla Stock Will Split Multiple Times This Decade
By Jeremy Johnson on
From a recent video from Farzad Mesbahi, we've seen a good argument that Tesla stock will split multiple times this decade. Why will this happen? We'll answer that below now.
Lucid Air may take Lucid’s Stock to $100 before 2022
Lucid’s Stock Will Hit $100 Before The End of 2022
By Anthony Donati on
Lucid Motors is in line for a huge 2022. Lucid wants to massively expand globally and could be in line for a great short squeeze soon. I would be buying Lucid stock (LCID) soon, Nasdaq 100 just did.
A driver operates the lower touchscreen in a Lucid Air
Lucid's First Over-The-Air Updates Are Rolling Out, Here's What They're Doing
By James Walker on
Videos from Lucid Air Dream Edition owners show us how the OTA update process works and which aspects of the Air said updates have been fixing or improving.
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
33 Brand New Tesla Model Y Vehicles Spotted At Gigafactory Berlin, While Waiting For Final Approval
By Nicolas Caballero on
While some social media users argue that Tesla might have started pre-production with missing parts so it technically "is not a produced car, on paper", other suggest that they could make 500 prototypes a day on a temporary permit, while waiting for the "rubber stamping person-in-charge" to approve the main permit.
Kia EV6 and New Kia Niro
Kia's 2021 U.S. Sales Lead The Way To A More Electrified 2022
By Justin Hart on
Kia had a very solid sales year for 2021, best ever in fact, despite some slow down in sales toward the end and despite the global supply chain and semiconductor shortages that are plaguing the entire industry. Perhaps one of the most striking aspects of Kia’s 2021 sales figures though is the growth of their electrified sales.
Tesla vs Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors and Tesla Are Different Markets: Here's Who Will Be The Winner
By Armen Hareyan on
It's both adequate and funny how people are trying to compare Lucid Motors (LCID) with Tesla because they target different markets. There will be many more competing in Lucid and Tesla, but the winner will be characterized based on a different criteria. It can be Tesla, Lucid or another automotive rival.
Equinox pair headline
Chevrolet Previews Equinox EV, Signals Mainstream Push
By Carl Malek on
The 2024 Silverado EV might have been the one that caught the world's attention, but a second model was also teased during GM's CES press conference with the world getting their first glimpse at the Equinox EV
Giga Berlin May Be Approved With Special Conditions
Giga Berlin May Be Approved With Special Conditions
By Jeremy Johnson on
The latest news in the saga of Giga Berlin being opened for production is that when Giga Berlin opens, there may be special conditions. We'll go over what these might be and see if it will cause problems for Tesla.
Cadillac InnerSpace
Cadillac InnerSpace Concept Is Luxury Lined Autonomus Glimpse Of The Future
By Carl Malek on
Fully autonomous vehicles have always been a very compelling slice of science fiction, but Cadillac's InnerSpace concept aims to show that you don't have to sacrifice luxury and technology to achieve self-driving bliss
A gold Lucid Air is seen close-up parked in front of some mountains.
Lucid Will Begin European Deliveries In 2022
By James Walker on
"Expansion to European markets will begin this year. Stay tuned for country-specific delivery information"
Nikola Two Truck
Nikola Drops $2 Billion Patent Suit Against Tesla
By Tinsae Aregay on
Nikola has agreed to drop the $2 billion patent infringement case against Tesla. The two companies agreed to withdraw the case against each other after Nikola's founder got indicted for securities fraud.
2021 Mirai image courtesy of Toyota.
Toyota’s Fuel Cell EV Mirai Outsold Battery EVs By Most Brands In 2021
By John Goreham on
Toyota fuel cell electric vehicle is held in disdain by many battery-electric vehicle fans. The uncomfortable truth is that Toyota’s FCEVs outsold the BEVs from most brands in 2021.
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