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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 236)

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 Supercharger
Benchmarking for Tesla: ABB Launches the World’s Fastest Electric Car Charger
By Nicolas Caballero on
Swiss company ABB announced that as of today, it is launching an innovative all-in-one Electric Vehicle (EV) charger, which provides the fastest charging experience on the market. ABB’s new Terra 360 is a modular charger which can simultaneously charge up to four vehicles with dynamic power distribution.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets Better Battery, Minor Changes For 2022
By Carl Malek on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has emerged as a very potent EV offering for Ford, but one complaint that has dogged it since its rollout into dealerships is that lower trims lack the range needed for long-distance commuting. Ford has solved this problem, with the company revealing that the electrified member of the Mustang family will get a bigger battery pack for 2022.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk Clarifies Reason Behind President Joe Biden Is ‘Still Sleeping’ Comment
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has expressed his frustration with the current US administration on multiple occasions. Musk's frustration has grown so much to the point of name-calling the president. Musk now elaborates the reason behind his most infamous comment.
Tesla Giga Texas
Elon Musk Reiterates Tesla Could Be Bigger Than Apple As Q3 Comes To A Close
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk reiterates his belief that Tesla could overtake Apple as the world’s most valuable company. Musk says the key to achieving this goal is Tesla’s lead in manufacturing technology.
Idra Giga Press
Idra, Tesla's Giga Press Manufacturer, Set to Release Documentary
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have news that Idra, the manufacturer of the Giga Press for Tesla, is set to release a documentary. It will be a 10 part series called "Giga Press Uncovered". The first episode will air on Monday October 4th, 2021.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokees Debut Including Electrified 4xe
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Will be Available as a Trailhawk: Fully Off-Road Capable
By Mary Conway on
As promised, Jeep unveiled its all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokees, including its electrified 4xe. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk even summited California's Rubicon Trail using its electric power.
Gretchen Whitmer at Ford plant
Michigan Governor Claims State Was Not Given Fair Shot At Ford's Blue Oval City Investment
By Carl Malek on
Ford's Blue Oval City announcement sent shockwaves through the auto industry, but the plan is now facing early criticism from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer who claims Michigan was snubbed by the company.
Tesla Crash Site Involving Police Vehicles
Analysis: Autonomous Safety Systems Coming, But Still Years Away
By Marc Stern on
To listen to some automakers, the autonomous vehicle -- self-driving -- is here today as they believe that AI-controlled safety software is mature and ready. But it is? Our Torque New analysis doesn't agree.
2023 Subaru WRX STI and 2023 Subaru Solterra
Subaru’s Next New Cars Are Highly Anticipated And Couldn’t Be More Different
By Denis Flierl on
The 2023 Subaru WRX STI and 2023 Subaru Solterra are Subaru's subsequent new car launches. Is one the future and one stuck in the past? Check out ICE Vs. EV.
GM BrightDrop EV Van
GM Commercial EV Unit Expands Lineup With New Entry, Adds Verizon As New Buyer
By Carl Malek on
GM's ongoing push towards EVs is not only focused on satisfying the needs of traditional consumers, but also commercial customers looking to add zero-emissions capability to their supply fleets. GM's BrightDrop commercial division is aiming to fill the void with its lineup of cargo vans and the upstart division has not only revealed their second van model but also confirmed that Verizon will be the first buyer of the new model.
Tesla Cyberquad
Tesla Registers CYBERQUAD Trademark
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla recently registered a trademark for the Cyberquad, a 3 wheeler electric vehicle that has been seen in pictures with the Tesla CyberTruck. However, there is one catch. And that is this trademark is for Cyberquad apparel. What do we know about the Cyberquad? And why would Tesla get a trademark for apparel for the Cyberquad?
Blue Oval Tennessee Ford Investment
Ford Plans Massive Investment of $11.4 Billion In Tennessee and Kentucky EV Factories
By Safet Satara on
Not long after the news about the Ford cooperation with the battery recycling company Redwood Materials, Blue Oval announced the following dramatic and disruptive EV investments. In partnership with SK Innovation, Ford revealed its intentions to invest $11.4 billion in two manufacturing sites in Tennessee and the other in Kentucky.
Tesla CyberTruck Prototype
New CyberTruck Prototype Spotted!
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have footage of a new prototype of the Tesla CyberTruck. It has no door handles and some updated trim, as well as some other minor updates. Let's take a look and see!
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV
Subaru Teases New Images Of The Solterra All-Electric SUV In A New Video
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV is coming next year. Check out a new video from Subaru and new exterior images here.
Leaf image courtesy of Nissan
Used Nissan Leaf EV Prices Up Nearly 50% Amid Vehicle Shortage
By John Goreham on
Shortages of used vehicles have resulted in a surge in prices for some models that were once unloved. Here's a look at how the Nissan Leaf's price has been impacted in the used market.
Blue Oval City image courtesy of Ford.
New Ford Mega EV Campus Could Shift Tennessee To A Union Vehicle Manufacturing State
By John Goreham on
Ford’s electric vehicle manufacturing investment in Tennesee could tip the balance and bring the UAW to VW's and Nissan's plants.
Batteries Electric Cars
Elon Musk - Batteries Are the Most Important Resource for Electric Cars
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk just stated on Twitter that batteries are just as important for future transportation as oil is for current transport. This is a profound statement and what must be realized is that the battery is the most expensive component to an electric car. And that cost is going to decline over time as the technology improves.
Image of Alexandra Ford English courtesy of Ford Media
With No Cars To Sell Ford Wants To Sell You a Non-Fungible Token
By John Goreham on
Ford’s new way to expand revenue is merch and NFTs. Here’s what that means.
FSD Tesla
Elon Musk Just Explained How To Do Bug Report in Tesla
By Nicolas Caballero on
“You should be able to press mic button & say “bug report,” Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday, in response to users reporting issues with the FSD – Full Self Driving (Auto Pilot): in some cases it was about collision warnings on hilly roads (when there was actually no car in front of the driver) and in some other cases getting a ding for hard braking against the driver, when it was actually the AP (Auto Pilot) that hit the brakes.
Tesla Model S,3,X,Y
Elon Musk Thanks Tesla Employees For The ‘Most Hardcore Delivery Push’ In A Leaked Internal Memo
By Tinsae Aregay on
In a leaked internal memo Elon Musk thanks Tesla employees for the ‘most hardcore delivery push’. Musk also rallied employees for the last few days of what he called the "most intense delivery week ever".
Man ETGM Electric Truck
New MAN Long-Range Electric Trucks Could Be Perfect For Short-Range Light Freight In the US
By Safet Satara on
Replacing diesel-powered trucks with electric trucks for short-range freight in the US alone could significantly cut carbon emissions and dramatically increase profitability for freight companies. German MAN works on such a truck, and it plans to release it in 2024. But only for Europe.
Lyriq image courtesy of Cadillac
GM’s Upcoming $60K EV Crossover Sold Out In Minutes - Without Tax Incentive Support
By John Goreham on
General Motors’ Cadillac Lyriq was posted for reservation and almost immediately sold out. So why do we need EV tax incentives?
Battery Recycling - Billion Dollar Business - Ford - Redwood Materials
Battery Recycling Could Be a Billion Dollar Business, and Ford Knows It
By Safet Satara on
During 2020s, the world will face a massive problem with the disposal of EV car batteries. As Nature.com reports, one million electric vehicles could „comprise around 250,000 tonnes and half a million cubic meters “ of waste when these vehicles reach the end of their exploitation cycle.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
Jeep Updates Us on the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe Debut
By Mary Conway on
Jeep will hold a worldwide debut of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including the 4xe version, this week!
Elon Musk Interview
Elon Musk Just Had An Important Interview - Here's What He Said
By Jeremy Johnson on
There was a recent interview with Elon Musk and he said some very important and profound things. Let's look at what those are!
Driving safe under FSD can be done.
Honest Safe Driving Tips With Tesla’s FSD Beta That Could Change Everything
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is a must-watch video by a Tesla owner demonstrating Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.01 with the most sensible---if not most honest---commentary on what it takes to drive with FSD Beta safely and how it compares to earlier versions of FSD. This video is highly recommended due to it appears to be one of the most honest Tesla-owner driving experiences on video that should help non-Tesla owners understand the limitations of FSD better, and what it takes for current Tesla owners to drive safely under FSD.
Automotive Cell Company StellantinsTotalEnergiesMercedes
Mercedes, VW, Ford, Stellantis and Panasonic expand its EV battery production capacity
By Safet Satara on
The shift toward electric cars seems to be far quicker than any of us could imagine. While some may say that the number of sold EVs is still unconvincing compared with the number of sold ICE-powered cars (apparently, only 1 in 250 vehicles on the road is electric), one must say that the investments into the EV tech only grow.
Mach-E Police Interceptor rear quarter angle
Ford Mustang Mach-E Makes History, Becomes First EV To Pass Michigan State Police Evaluations
By Carl Malek on
The Michigan State Police evaluation tests are one of the toughest tests a potential police vehicle can go through in the country. The brutal driving and capability tests push vehicles to their limits, but the Ford Mustang Mach-E has made history by being the first pure electric vehicle to pass the challenging gauntlet of tests.
Tesla FSD 10.1 Wide Release
Tesla FSD 10.1 Wide Release - The Most Important Moment in Tesla's History
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is about to do a wide release of its FSD 10.1. This will mean much more than the current 2,000 beta testers will start to be able to used Tesla FSD and be able to send data to train Tesla's neural net. This is likely the most important moment in Tesla's history.
2022 Civic image by John Goreham
2022 Honda Civic Tops Tesla Model 3 In IIHS Safety Testing In Three Ways
By John Goreham on
The new Honda Civic matches the more expensive Tesla Model 3's Top Safety Pick + rating, but a close look reveals some areas where the Civic scores higher.
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