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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.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV
Fans Are Already Asking For A New Subaru Solterra EV Wilderness Like This
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru says the new 2023 Solterra all-electric SUV will be distinctly Subaru, but it's nearly identical to the Toyota bZ4X EV. Here's why Subaru needs a Solterra Wilderness trim and why outdoor enthusiasts would buy it.
2022 GMC HUMMER EV
How GM Will Use Its 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Battery Technology in Electric Boats
By Mary Conway on
GM is planning to electrify boating using the same technology that it is using in the all-new 2022 GMC HUMMER EV.
Elon Musk emails Tesla employees about quarterly deliveries
Tesla To Change Quarterly Delivery Strategy
By Jeremy Johnson on
With a recent leaked email from Elon Musk, we see that Tesla is going to be changing up its quarterly delivery strategy. In the past, Tesla would rush to get deliveries done at the end of the quarter. This is no longer going to be the case and instead, Elon Musk wants Tesla employees to reduce costs of deliveries and take the most efficient action.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV
How The New Subaru Solterra Will Now Gain A Key Advantage Over All EVs
By Denis Flierl on
Will the all-new all-electric 2023 Subaru Solterra be safe and reliable? Here is why Subaru has an advantage over all other new EVs.
Tesla Giga Berlin
[Update] Elon Musk Clarifies Why Tesla Decided To Forgo EU Incentive For Giga Berlin’s Battery Plant
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk says lessons he learned from a previous $465 million Department of Energy loan is the reason why Tesla decided to forgo a 1.5 billion euros EU incentive for the Giga Berlin battery plant.
Tesla Rejects Funding For Giga Berlin From Eu
Tesla Fed Up With EU for Giga Berlin, Rejects $1.5 Billion in EU Funding
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has rejected around $1.5 billion dollars worth of funding from the EU for Giga Berlin. This is just a few weeks of operating cash flow for Tesla, and with all the frustration Tesla has had getting Giga Berlin up and running with EU red tape, this is a smart move by Tesla.
2022 Ford Super Duty dusk shot
Ford Puts The Brakkes On EV Super Duty Rumors
By Carl Malek on
Ford's F-150 Lightning pickup is reshaping the way that some truck buyers are looking at the EV landscape, but buyers hoping to see some of this magic make its way to the work focused Super Duty got some coal in their stocking, with the company confirming that the automaker is not making one anytime soon.
Tesla Battery, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Battery Recycling Competitor: New Japanese Method Cheaper Than Using Raw Materials
By Nicolas Caballero on
Sumitomo Metal Mining from Japan will begin recycling cobalt, lithium and other key materials from used-up electric vehicle batteries, using a cost-competitive, proprietary process to extract high-quality metals.
EF-1-T looks like the Tesla Cybertruck
Cybertruck's Clone: China's EF-1-T Bears a Striking Resemblance to Tesla Cybertruck
By Armen Hareyan on
The Chinese electric car start-up Edison Future has two new electric vehicles presented, including an electric pickup EF-1-T, which resembles the Tesla Cybertruck. EF-1T's similarity to Tesla's Cybertruck is striking - including solar cells. Yet, the vehicle has its own character and in my opinion, looks beautiful.
Image showing the Lucid Air Alpha Speed Prototype on the curved banking at Ohio's Transportation Research Center.
Alpha Speed Lucid Air Hits 235 MPH In Testing
By James Walker on
The Lucid Air's engineers, rife with bold and pioneering spirit, decided to remove the Alpha Speed Prototype's software speed limiter and really let it stretch its legs. The result is documented in the video below: a eyewatering V-max of 235.44 mph.
Tesla Model Y Performance China
Tesla Model Y Performance Released in China
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have news that Tesla is releasing the Model Y Performance vehicle in China. This is the first time China will see this vehicle and is good news for Tesla.
Legacy auto playing checkers; Tesla and Chinese playing chess
Legacy Auto Playing Checkers, Tesla and Chinese Playing Chess
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is the leading electric vehicle maker in the world today. Sandy Munro, an automotive expert, just made an over 40 minute video explaining the blind spots that many have in the world today with the transition to sustainable energy. Due to Tesla, OEM's and traditional auto makers are in trouble, unless they can adapt quickly. To put it simply, Legacy auto is playing checkers and Tesla and the Chinese EV companies are playing chess.
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Model Y Number One Luxury Compact SUV in California
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla Model Y is leading the way in California, beating many ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) traditional brands on its way to the top. Model Y, being a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) ranks as the state’s fifth overall best-selling model (that is, including gas-powered vehicles), as per CNCDA - California New Car Dealers Association.
Image showing a Lucid Air receiving a base coat as it passes through the AMP-1 factory's paint booth.
Step Inside Lucid's State-Of-The-Art Arizona Factory And Watch Airs Being Built
By James Walker on
Lucid's Advanced Manufacturing Plant-1 is a marriage of advanced robotics and human craftsmanship.
HUmmer EV pickup night shot
GMC Confirms 329 Mile Range For Hummer EV
By Carl Malek on
GMC is ramping up preparations for the launch of the Hummer EV lineup, and has rapidly accelerated this effort with a series of bombshell details that add more weight to GM's claims of it being a revolutionary force in the EV segment with the company revealing the final range for the Edition 1 and when the first deliveries will begin.
FSD 10.5 Numerous Improvements
Tesla FSD 10.5 - Numerous Improvements
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla FSD (full self-driving) is now released and there are numerous improvements over version 10.4. We can see videos of it with 0 disengagements over and over. This is very good news.
Image by Donald Trung Quoc Don (Chữ Hán: 徵國單) - Wikimedia Commons.
Tesla Navigation: All Fastned Stations in Europe Now Available Within The System
By Nicolas Caballero on
Starting this weekend, all Fastned stations in Europe are included in the @Tesla Navigation system. Fastned stations feature "Autocharge", a charging system whereby you only have to set it up once and then charging will begin automatically after plugging in.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD front
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD Review: Truck Drives Like an SUV
By Armen Hareyan on
Hyundai has decided to enter the world of pickup trucks With the new 2022 Santa Cruz without following the standards set by the Americans truck makers. In fact, it is more on the side of the Honda Ridgeline that we see the inspiration: to take an SUV and turn it into a pickup truck with amazing capabilities. In this review of the 2022 Santa Cruz Limited AWD, we are looking at the jewelry work Hyundai has done on the design of this truck.
How Tesla Will Deliver 3 Million Cybertrucks
How Quickly Tesla Could Deliver 3 Million Cybertruck Orders
By Jeremy Johnson on
We recently just heard news that Tesla may be up to 3 million Cybertruck reservations. This is a large number of reservations and is much more than Ford, Rivian, or any car maker making trucks. Let's see how long it would take Tesla to deliver 3 million Cybertrucks.
Tesla Giga Berlin's New Hurdle Is Now Tesla Itself
Tesla Giga Berlin's New Hurdle: It's Not Only the Gov't, but Now Tesla Itself
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford e-Transit Electric Van
Ford Begins Rollout Of E-Transit and Now Testing Its Electric Vans
By Carl Malek on
Ford is reaping the rewards when it comes to the EV market. While the Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 Lightning pickup have resonated well with customers, they are also part of a two-pronged offensive with the E-Transit electric van covering the commercial segment. But does the E-Transit have what it takes to truly jump-start the universal adoption of EV technology by businesses?
Image by John Goreham
Second-Worst - Tesla’s Reliability Scores Remain A Challenge
By John Goreham on
A new brand ranking by Consumer Reports shows that Tesla still has a long way to go in order to join the mainstream with regard to reliability. Here is how Tesla Models rank against their peers.
Yara Birkeland, Courtesy of Kongsberg Maritime
Norwegian Benchmark For Tesla Shipping: Zero Emission Sea Transportation
By Nicolas Caballero on
The world's first fully electric container ship has just been announced in Norway. It will cut 1,000 tonnes of CO2 and replace 40,000 trips by diesel-powered trucks a year; certainly, a very good hint for Tesla (green) shipping system.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs
The Subaru Solterra Feature No One Talks About And Where The EV Falls Short
By Denis Flierl on
How does the 2023 Subaru Solterra compare with other EVs in ground clearance, all-wheel-drive abilities, and range? See where the all-electric Solterra delivers and where it falls short.
Ford Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit
Ford Cancels All EV Collaboration Plans With Rivian
By Carl Malek on
Ford and Rivian first made waves when they announced a collaboration several years ago. But does the recent cancellation of collaboration between the two in products signal that the end of the partnership is near?
Tesla May Have Over 3 Million Cybertruck Orders
Data Shows Over 3 Million Tesla Cybertruck Orders, And It's Not Surprising
By Armen Hareyan on
There may be over three million paid Tesla Cybertruck orders, data sent to Torque News shows. Look at this order number, which could be good news for Tesla and six years of paid reservations for Cybertruck.
2022 Ford Maverick Photo Courtesy Ford Motor Co.
Ford Has Two Entries In 2021 NACTOY Awards Program Finals
By Marc Stern on
At last, the committee running the North American Car and Truck Awards program has its finalists. In a surprise, Ford has two entrants. The entries are not where you think they might be -- electric. Instead, Ford's "back to the future" retro SUV, the Bronco, is one vehicle, while the automaker's innovative compact pickup, the Maverick, is the second. Two of the entrants are from manufacturers that didn't exist three years ago, Lucid and Rivian. Photos Courtesy Ford Motor Co.
Tesla Cybertruck May Have a New Beta Version
Tesla Cybertruck May Have a New Beta Version As We Found This Really Amazing Pic
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a Tweet circulating on social media claiming to be the image of the new beta version of Tesla Cybertruck. Why is this image circulating around now? This could at least mean that Tesla is getting one step closer to the production of the Cybertruck and the release of Tesla's electric truck may happen sooner than expected.
Tesla Experienced Outage Elon Musk Responded
Tesla Experiences Outage, Shutting Down Apps and Features of Cars
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla recently experienced an outage, causing there to be an unavailability for features of its app and cars, along with not being able to get in the car using your phone. Elon Musk responded to this directly.
Tesla Solar Panels, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Solar Panels: 5 Things To Consider Before Buying
By Nicolas Caballero on
The purchase of Tesla photovoltaic solar panels is the choice of many people who decide to generate their own energy, simply because this technology is the one that has the best results and benefits in home environments.
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