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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 224)

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 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.
Chrysler Airflow Concept
Chrysler Reveals Airflow Concept: Brand Will go all EV by 2028
By Mary Conway on
Stellantis is revealing its future plans for the Chrysler brand. Chrysler will lead the charge into the EV battlefront.
Gigafactory Berlin, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Model Y Performance Coming Out Of Gigafactory Berlin In Two Weeks
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla Giga Berlin is apparently preparing for the first deliveries at the end of January. In a letter to a reservation holder in Austria, Tesla is basically telling him to start paying 9,900 Euros until the end of January, in order to prepare for next steps and delivery of his Model Y Performance.
Dealers Reportedly HItting Lightnings With Huge Up-Charges
Dealers Reportedly Slapping Big Markups On New Ford Lightning EV Pickups
By Marc Stern on
Even as Ford is promising to ramp up production of the highly sought-after Ford Lightning EV pickup, dealers are reportedly slapping major up-charges on the new pickups. Indeed, there is a report of one dealer hitting potential buyers with a fee of $30,000 if they want to be among the first to receive one of the electric trucks.
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors' Secret Weapon and Tesla's Mistakes
By Anthony Donati on
Lucid Motors has a great battery technology, short sellers have zero share available left to short and lucid has a secret weapon.
Tesla Model S Plaid Can Now Go 175 MPH, Topping Lucid Air Dream Edition
Tesla Model S Plaid Can Now Go 175 MPH, Topping Lucid Air Dream Edition
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have a new video of the Tesla Model S Plaid reaching a top speed of 175 miles per hour. This makes it faster than the previous fastest EV, the Lucid Air Dream Edition, at 168 MPH.
Image of ID.4 by VW
Volkswagen Offers Wise Winter Driving Advice To ID.4 Owners
By John Goreham on
Volkswagen offers some good insight into winter driving. One section we liked in particular.
Giga Shanghai, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla To Double Production in 2022 As Giga-Shanghai Sets Manufacturing Records
By Nicolas Caballero on
In a few weeks Tesla will begin volume production at its two new factories, Giga-Berlin and Giga-Texas, and once they reach a stable production level they expect world overall production to reach 2 million Battery Electric Vehicles per year.
Image showing a Lucid Air passing through a well-lit inspection tunnel at the AMP-1 factory.
Lucid Air Customer Deliveries Are Being Delayed By "Fit And Finish" Parts Issue
By James Walker on
Independent Lucid Air customer forum gives us insight into the likely culprits behind an issue that's preventing Dream Edition customers from taking delivery of their new EVs.
Tesla Model S, 3, X, & Y
Tesla (TSLA) Shares Surges Following Record Q4 Deliveries And End Of Elon Musk’s Stock Sale
By Tinsae Aregay on
Following Tesla's incredible Q4 delivery numbers, the EV maker's stock has surged 14% in a single day. Even more bullish for Tesla, the surge in the stock price is taking place before some of the company's most exciting projects have come to fruition.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs
The Subaru Solterra Compact Pickup You Want And Why An EV Would Crush It
By Denis Flierl on
The 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV is coming this year, but how about a new Solterra compact pickup? Check out a new rendering and why Subaru needs to build it.
Ford Doubles Down On EV Optimisim, Doubles F-150 Lightning Production
By Carl Malek on
Ford is riding a wave of EV fueled optimism and has now officially revealed that it has once again boosted F-150 Lightning production to keep up with tremendous demand
Image of Jeep Grand Cherokee L in snow by John Goreham
Take the Jeep Snow Quiz To See How Technology Can Help You In Winter Conditions
By John Goreham on
Jeep has released a nifty infographic that can help you to see the benefits of modern electrification technology in winter driving.
White 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV
Testing Kia Sorento PHEV Winter Driving Performance: Slushing Down Range
By Justin Hart on
What I really want to know about my Sorento PHEV is: how good will my EV range be in the cold? I’ve owned and driven several EVs and PHEVs, driven them long distances in below freezing weather, braved mountain passes and snow packed city streets and I know plug-in vehicles handle well in harsh weather (especially when equipped with good snow tires!). But range always suffers when it's cold, period.
Lucid Air Exterior
Tesla May Have a Lucid Motors Problem
By Anthony Donati on
Will Lucid Air overtake the Tesla Model S at the best EV in the world?
Huge Announcement Expected This Week From Elon Musk About Giga Texas
Huge Announcement Expected This Week From Elon Musk About Giga Texas
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a recent Tweet and news that a huge announcement is expected from Elon Musk about Giga Texas. What is this announcement? We have a few theories of what it could be that we'll discuss.
Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Cybertruck, Gigafactories and Tesla Semi as priorities for 2022
By Nicolas Caballero on
After seeing the impressive numbers of Q4 2021, it is very easy to realize that 2022 looks more than promising for Tesla. There are 3 items that we believe Elon Musk's company should put the spotlight on during this year: the long awaited Cybertruck, the opening of the 2 Gigafactories (Texas and Berlin) and the volume production of the Tesla Semi.
Image of Tesla retail outlet by John Goreham
Tesla's Market Adjustment Of Model Y Raises Starting Price 44% In One Year
By John Goreham on
Here is why the starting price of a Model Y went from about $42K to over $60K in just 11 months.
Mustang Mach-E SEMA
Report Suggests Ford's Michigan Presence Plays Role In War With Tesla
By Carl Malek on
The battle between Ford and Tesla in the hotly contested EV segment has picked up steam in recent years as the Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightning aim to beat the upstart firm at its own game. A new report suggests that Ford holds a distinct geographical edge over its rival.
Mustang Mach-E Does Well In Best Car of the Year Contest
New Car Award Program Lauds Ford Mustang Mach-E
By Marc Stern on
There is any number of "Best Car of the Year" programs out there that honor U.S. products. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, the automaker's first full automotive electric, did quite well in a brand-new program, Europea's "Best Car of the Year" Award.
Tesla Will First Overtake Audi, BMW and Mercedes
Tesla Will First Overtake Audi, BMW and Mercedes On Its Way To Global Auto Domination
By Armen Hareyan on
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