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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 227)

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.

You Haven't Missed Out On Tesla Stock
You Haven't Missed Out On Tesla Stock
By Jeremy Johnson on
You may think that with Tesla at around a trillion dollar valuation, that you've missed out on Tesla stock and that you need to pick another stock to try and find a multi-bagger on. This is incorrect. Anyone telling you you missed out on Tesla doesn't understand where Tesla is going over the long term.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 image by John Goreham
Four Things Missing From the New Hyundai IONIQ 5 Battery-Electric Vehicle
By John Goreham on
We list four important things that the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 does not have that we feel many consumers shopping for a battery-electric crossover utility vehicle might want.
Image of Hyundai IONIQ 5 by John Goreham
Tesla Model Y Costs You 50% More Than Hyundai IONIQ 5
By John Goreham on
The IONIQ 5 is now being delivered to customers in the U.S. We break down the cost and show you the price comparison.
Nio ET5 EV
Nio ET5 is an EV With Swappable 620-mile Range Battery and VR Glasses
By Safet Satara on
Nio Day 2021 marked the coming of the all-new mid-size sedan called the ET5. Smaller than the Nio ET7, the new ET5 is Nio answer to the Tesla Model 3 and the Polestar 2. Nio plans to sell it in China with a 150 kWh battery pack, two electric motors good for 480 horsepower, and a claimed range of 620-miles. That is just the start, tough.
VW is the closest to catching Tesla, but it isn’t alone
By Justin Hart on
My best friend, whose first car (a 1985 VW Jetta) was my first aspirational vehicle, had me over to speak with his parents. While chatting with them about their next vehicle purchase, they said something provocative: “what if I don’t want a plug-in vehicle?” As a plug-in vehicle enthusiast, it is a question that is hard to hear but also an obvious indicator of the profound change the act of plugging into an electrical outlet, instead of a gas pump, represents in people’s lives. Change is hard!
Brigghtdrop EV van front fascia
Fedex Recieves First Deliveries Of Brightdrop EV600
By Carl Malek on
With all the attention that GM's Ultium powered vehicles have received, it can be easy to forget that the company is also expanding its commercial vehicle operations with the upstart Brightdrop sub-brand aiming to appeal to commercial customers. That includes FedEx with the delivery giant receiving its first batch of EV600 vans.
Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Samsung Started Building Chips For Tesla’s Next-Gen Self-Driving Computer
By Nicolas Caballero on
Samsung has started chip production for Tesla FSD autonomous systems: it has already begun to manufacture its own devices and by the way, started to gain advantage in key technological areas of expertise, as compared to other brands.
Image of Hyundai IONIQ 5 by John Goreham
Hyundai Begins Deliveries of IONIQ 5 On East Coast
By John Goreham on
The newest battery-electric vehicle from Hyundai is on sale now, and not just in California.
Tesla Model S EV
Here is how the new Tesla Active Road Noise Reduction for the Model S and Model X works
By Safet Satara on
The latest software update for the newest versions of the Model S and Model X, called 2021.44.5, introduced us to a new feature - the Active Road Noise Reduction. If you have the latest Model S or the X, you can access it in the Audio Settings.
Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV
GM and Ford are not likely to beat Tesla in U.S. EV sales by 2025
By Justin Hart on
The race is on! Multiple manufacturers are vying to beat or compete with Tesla in terms of EV market share in the U.S. As I discussed in a previous article, that is going to be very hard to accomplish. Let’s look at sales forecasts and ambitions from the two other U.S. automakers, GM and Ford, through the end of the decade to break this down a bit.
Hummer EV pickup Factory Zero
GMC Announces First Deliveries Of Hummer EV
By Carl Malek on
It has been a long time coming, but GMC revealed today that it has finally completed the first customer-bound Hummer EV pickups with deliveries expected to begin immediately.
Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Elon Musk Responds To Mike Siegel About Tesla Giga Texas Figures
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla CEO has responded with figures to accusations made on Twitter, where he was criticized about the financial amounts provided by the State of Texas to open the new Tesla Giga Factory in Austin.
2023 Subaru Baja midsize pickup
It's More Likely Now Subaru Will Collaborate With Toyota On A New EV Pickup
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru needs a new midsize pickup, and Toyota recently revealed its new Pickup EV concept. Could an all-electric pickup collaboration be in the works?
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Austin
Tesla plans to invest $10B in its Giga Texas factory.
By Safet Satara on
Yesterday, Tesla inc CEO Elon Musk tweeted that "Giga Texas is a $10B investment over time, generating at least 20k direct & 100k indirect jobs." With this tweet, Musk promised to increase investment in the factory by a factor of 10.
Tree Falls on Tesla and Owners Survived
Giant Fallen Tree Smashes Into Tesla With Occupants Inside
By Jeremy Johnson on
We've just received a video of a Tesla (we think a Model 3) that was driving and from the dashcam of the car behind it, a large tree toppled over and smashed directly on top of the Tesla.
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Ford Takes 5 KBB Best Buy Awards; Maverick Wins A Pair
By Marc Stern on
Ford Motor Co. scored a major victory in the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy program by taking five Best Buy Awards. The new Ford Maverick, the automaker's compact pickup earned the "Best of 2022 Award" and a Best Buy Award.
2022 Polestar 2 EV single motor
2022 Polestar 2 Can Cover More on One charge Then The Equivalent Tesla Model 3
By Safet Satara on
The Swedish maker of electric cars Polestar revealed its latest update for the Polestar 2 sedan. A four-door EV, first shown in February 2019, can cover 270 miles on one charge in its latest iteration.
Insider Reports Giga Berlin Still on Schedule
Giga Berlin Insider Leaks that Factory Is Still on Schedule
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have news from an insider for Giga Berlin that Giga Berlin is on schedule and that TorqueNews European source has had contact with his German Mr. X and that nothing is wrong with Giga Berlin's process and the water supply. Everything is still on schedule.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Hat Trick For Tesla Model 3, Winning 2021 Edmunds Top Rated EV For Three Years In A Row
By Nicolas Caballero on
According to Edmunds, we should give credit to Tesla, as "… despite an influx of new electric vehicles hitting the market, the company's Model 3 is the 2021 Edmunds Top Rated EV, a title it's now held for three years in a row."
Ford Maverick Hybrid
Ford Cannot Make EVs Fast Enough
By Carl Malek on
Ford has had an impressive streak fo success when it comes to its growing lineup of electric vehicles. The Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightning have proven to be very popular with customers, but it appears that the sheer amount of demand is pushing the limits of Ford's production facilities and the company cannot make them fast enough according to a new report.
Toyota Electric vehicles
Toyota New EV Plan Showcases Everything From Cars to SUVs, Supercars and a Truck
By Safet Satara on
After years of planning, Toyota finally revealed its electric lineup of vehicles at its Mega Web showroom in Tokyo. Aikido Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corporation, enthusiastically presented 13 new BEVs and subtly introduced us to a new business doctrine behind the Toyota Motor Corporation as a whole.
2022 Hyundai Veloster N M/T
2022 Hyundai Veloster N M/T Pleasantly Fun To Drive Vehicle
By Armen Hareyan on
The Hyundai Veloster quickly improved to the point of becoming a serious rival to the best sports cars on the market. The 2022 Veloster N, which Torque News is reviewing this week, is pleasantly fun to drive sports car. Some reviewers say it's fun to drive despite having the manual transmission (M/T), but I say it is the manual transmission that makes it even more engaging vehicle.
Mitsubishi Outlander and Honda Clarity Image by John Goreham
Honda's Plug-in Hybrid Clarity Tops List of the Hottest-Selling Used Vehicles In America
By John Goreham on
Green vehicles are what the used car market desires. Here is a list of the fastest-selling used vehicles in America.
Tesla Cybertruck Will Fit Even Andre the Giant
Elon Musk Says Even Andre the Giant Will Fit in Cybertruck
By Jeremy Johnson on
There was over 26,000 comments to Elon Musk on the Tesla Cybertruck, in an archive we found, and one of them was that even Andre the Giant would fit in the Tesla Cybertruck. That's a 7'4'' man weighing about 520 pounds.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Model 3 To Become Best Selling BEV 2021 In Germany, France And UK
By Nicolas Caballero on
As per the latest data available, the Tesla Model 3 is on the path to become the best selling BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) both in Germany and France, beating local brands for the first time. It is also the best selling BEV in the UK.
Image showing a dark red Lucid Air parked outside the company's newest Studio location in Millbrae, California
Lucid Keeps The Momentum Going, Opens More Studios In California
By James Walker on
Lucid opens more Studio and Service Centers in strategic Californian locations as customer deliveries continue to roll out across the country.
Bolt EUV image by John Goreham
2021 Test Vehicles That Surprised Us the Most
By John Goreham on
Here is a list of vehicles Torque News tested and reported on in 2021 that were the biggest surprises of the year.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV
Don't Look For Subaru To Be A Follower Of Toyota's New EV Plan But A Competitor
By Denis Flierl on
The 2023 Subaru Solterra coming mid-2022 is a collaboration with Toyota. See why Subaru will be a competitor to Toyota, not a follower in its coming new EVs.
Ford Explorer
Mustang Mach-E Is Such a Hit It Delays Explorer EV and Aviator EV
By Carl Malek on
The Mustang Mach-E has been a smash hit for Ford ever since it powered its way to dealerships. A new report appears to suggest that it also managed to delay both the Explorer EV and its Lincoln cousin the Aviator EV.
Image showing a white Lucid Air in the countryside at sunrise.
Lucid Group Will Be Added to Nasdaq-100 Index Next Week
By James Walker on
Effective December 20th 2021 Lucid Group will be included in the Index, which tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The announcement is already having a positive impact on Lucid's share price.
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