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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 Cybertruck - Some Bad News
Tesla Cybertruck - the Bad News
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has released more information about the Cybertruck with Elon Musk stating that it will be released initially with dual and quad motor variations - and be able to move diagonally like a crab. It's going to have post apocalyptic features and be amazing. So, let's look at the bad news.
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
Kia Sportage PHEV coming soon, for Europe, TBD for North America
By Justin Hart on
The new Kia Sportage PHEV is coming to North America sometime next year, we might assume, after it goes on sale in Europe in early 2022. Its looks are striking after Kia redesigned it. The new hybrid and non-hybrid versions of the 2023 model should be available in the U.S. in the first-half of 2022, but it will likely be late 2022 at the earliest before we see the 2023 Sportage PHEV in the U.S.
Tesla Recalls Made in China Model Y Vehicles
Tesla Recalls Model Y Vehicles in China - Europe Exports Could be Affected
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a recent report of Tesla recalling model Y vehicles in China. This isn't just for an over the air software update, but an actual physical problem with the vehicles. Could this mean that Model Y vehicles in the U.S. also need to have a physical recall? We'll answer this and more.
Ford F-150 Lightning PRO EV Truck
Ford Aims To Take No. 2 Spot Behind Tesla In EV Sales
By Carl Malek on
Ford is riding a wave of momentum this year when it comes to the EV market and following on the heels of news that the company is poised to outsell GM in the electric vehicle market, the company has now revealed that it is targeting Tesla in its attempt to dominate the market
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Model Y Leading The Way In The Worldwide EV Leader Country
By Nicolas Caballero on
Plugins take 91.2% share in November in Norway (EV world leader on a percentage base), out of 15,274 overall new registrations that went up 24% over pre-pandemic seasonal norms; Tesla Model Y is leading the way with 1013 units registered in November, followed by Model 3, with 770 units.
Image of Mazda MX-30 by John Goreham
Forget Tesla, Mazda Sold More EVs than General Motors In November
By John Goreham on
Step back and realize that Mazda sells more battery-electric vehicles right now in America than many much larger automobile manufacturers. Including our President's favorite.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Is Considering Scraping The Single Motor Cybertruck & Replacing It With A New 4 Motor Variant
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new rumor from @WholeMarsBlog suggests, Tesla is considering scraping the single motor Cybertruck and replacing It With A New 4 Motor Variant
Ford E-Transit charge port cover
Electric Vehicle Sales Doubled In 2021, Ford Outsells GM
By Carl Malek on
The electric vehicle market has seen strong growth even in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. New numbers that were released not only reveal that overall sales have doubled during 2021 but that Ford is currently outselling GM in the electric vehicle wars.
Tesla Cyberquad for Kids Will Continue To Sell Out
Tesla Cyberquad for Kids Will Continue to Sell Out
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Tesla Cyberquad for kids was just released by Tesla and costs $1,900. With shipping and tax, that's about $2,100. This is going to continue to sell out and could sell millions of units. Why did Tesla release this? We'll answer this and much more.
Tesla Solar Panels, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Bright Future For Tesla Solar And Powerwall: Record-breaking Clean Energy Installations As Per Latest IEA Report
By Nicolas Caballero on
In fact, present and future look more than promising for Tesla Solar, Powerwall and Megapacks, as this year is expected to set an all-time record for new clean energy installations, according to the IEA’s annual “Renewables 2021: Analysis and forecasts to 2026 ” report published yesterday, December 1st.
Image courtesy of Mazda
Mazda CX-5 Outsells Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Ford Escape In November
By John Goreham on
The success of Mazda’s CX-5 continues with an impressive result given today’s unusual market situation.
Tesla Cyberquad
Breaking: Tesla Begins Selling A Scaled-Down Cyberquad With 150lbs Carrying Capacity & 15 Miles Range
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has introduced a new Cybertruck inspired ATV called the Cyberquad for Kids. The vehicle is produced in partnership with Radio Flyer and is meant for Children. However, the ATV is so impressive and overpowered it can possibly work for smaller adults.
Energy flow between gas engine and battery in Kia Sorento PHEV
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Drive Modes Continue to Mystify
By Justin Hart on
I am getting closer to an answer. However, I am still a bit puzzled by the way the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV decides which mode, hybrid (HEV) or electric (EV), to operate in when I have placed the vehicle into the Auto mode.
Tesla Solar Roof, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Solar Roof Now With Large Output Increase
By Nicolas Caballero on
When pitching solar to a consumer, Tesla claims that its new, more powerful solar tiles produce a 22% increase in max power output without increasing the size of the tile. Because of that, the company says it can supply sufficient solar power with fewer tiles.
Tesla Camp Mode
Camp Mode Lets You Camp the Night Away in Your Tesla
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla just released a video about camp mode for your Tesla vehicle. Camp mode allows you to turn your Tesla car into a comfortable cabin. Here's what camp mode does.
Image showing 51 Lucid Airs parked outside the Casa Grande, Arizona factory awaiting shipping
New Images Show Lucid Air Production Is Ramping Up
By James Walker on
The ability to increase production speed has long been identified as one of the essential elements necessary for Lucid to succeed, and new images published by the upstart automaker seem to confirm that it's doing just that.
Top of page image by John Goreham
Why Toyota’s RAV4 Has a Much Lower Reliability Rating Than Its RAV4 Prime
By John Goreham on
The plug-in hybrid-electric version of the Toyota RAV4 has a much better reliability score than do the other trims. We spoke to Consumer Reports to find out why.
2022 Kia Sorento PHEV driving modes
Testing Plugin Hybrid Drive Modes in 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV
By Justin Hart on
I recently purchased a 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV and I find the Plug-in Hybrid Drive modes puzzling. I previously owned another PHEV, a 2017 Chevrolet Volt, and that may be why; its drive modes operated differently that the Kia’s. I am both embarrassed, because it seems too obvious, and a little frustrated because it also seems more complicated than it should be to get a definitive answer. What does the “Auto” mode really do?
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Recall Photo Courtesy Ford Motor Co.
Ford Recalls Escape Hybrid To Replace High-Voltage Battery System
By Marc Stern on
Although it is a tiny recall, the Ford recall of its Escape Hybrid for an issue with the high-voltage system is important for two reasons. One is that the automaker issues recalls when other carmakers tend to wait and wait. The second reason is that it shows that electrics and hybrids are important to Ford's future and that issues have to be dealt with quickly.
Tesla Cyberwhitsle
Elon Musk Says Blow The Whistle On Tesla As He Debutes The Cyberwhistle
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has introduced a new Cybertruck inspired whistle for $50. Elon Musk introduced the product with the tag "blow the whistle on Tesla" and said it's better value than Apple's cloth.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Development Jumps Ahead Of Schedule
Cadillac Lyriq Development Jumps Ahead Of Schedule
By Carl Malek on
Cadillac's Lyriq EV CUV will help lead the brand into an electrified future, but a new announcement from the brand confirms that not only is the model moving well ahead of schedule but that it will also come to driveways earlier than expected
Tesla Cybertruck Post Apocalyptic Features
The Post Apocalyptic Tesla Cybertruck
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk recently Tweeted that the Cybertruck would have post apocalyptic features that are brought into the now. Elon Musk is a fan of post-apocalyptic games like Fallout - so what are those features he is speaking of? We'll go over what we think they are.
Image showing that the Lucid Air has taken on 36% charge after 10 minutes attached to a 350 kW DC fast-charger.
Lucid Air 0-100% DC Fast Charge Test Results Show That 80% Is All You Need
By James Walker on
Video from InsideEVs shows exactly how long it takes to charge a Lucid Air from 0-100%, as well as how much energy is lost along the way.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Nissan To Invest 18 Billion In The Next Five Years To Catch Up With Tesla
By Nicolas Caballero on
Nissan Motor Co. announced it will spend 2 trillion yen ($17.59 billion) over five years to accelerate vehicle electrification to catch up with Tesla and other strong competitors in one of the fastest growth areas for car makers, as per the latest information available from Reuters.
Giga Berlin About to Come Alive
Giga Berlin About to Come Alive
By Jeremy Johnson on
Giga Berlin is about to come alive - sooner than expected, and we think that deliveries will happen faster than anyone expects.
Tesla Service, image Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla's Next Quarterly Earnings Call Set To Be Outstanding Again
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla posted record revenue and profits in the third quarter of 2021. The record results were driven by improved gross margins of 30.5% on its automotive business and 26.6% overall, both of which were records for at least the last five quarters. It seems the next earnings call will also be record-breaking.
Mary Barra
GM CEO Mary Barra Refuses To Acknowledge Tesla In Interview
By Carl Malek on
GM and Tesla are ramping up their war in the EV segment, and things are heating up with GM CEO Mary Barra refusing to acknowledge the California-based EV maker during a recent interview.
LG's new EV battery plant investment and Tesla
LG's New EV Battery Plant Is a Welcome News for Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Says Cybertruck Will Bring Future Technologies To Now, Promising Update
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk just made two revealing tweets about the upcoming Cybertruck saying it will reach far in the future and bring the future technologies to now. He also promised a new update on Cybertruck, explaining why he was rather silent on Tesla's electric truck.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Giga Shanghai To Produce 1 Million Cars By April 2022
By Nicolas Caballero on
As Tesla Giga Factory in Berlin-Brandenburg gets ready to start production by December (if everything goes well with final permissions and negotiations with German authorities), the good news from Giga Shanghai states that it will be ramping up production of Model Y and Model 3 to reach 1 million units by April 2022.
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