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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 UI
Tesla's Over the Air Updates Solve Many Problems
By Jeremy Johnson on
Recently there was a report with nearly 300,000 Tesla vehicles that need to be recalled for an update. Tesla's Over the Air Updates Solve This and so Many Other Problems.
Artist sketch of Ford F-150 Lightning
What Would A Ford And Tesla Collaboration Look Like?
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
Ford Motor Company is the unquestioned truck leader and Tesla is the unquestioned electric vehicle leader. A collaboration between the two could improve the Lightning and the Cybertruck. Here’s the areas it might improve on each electric truck.
Tesla Model 3
Tesla To Recall 285,520 Model 3/Ys In China Due To Autopilot ‘Unintended Acceleration’
By Tinsae Aregay on
Chinese Regulators announced today, Tesla will recall nearly 285,520 imported and made-in-China Model 3 and Y vehicles due to issues where owners can inadvertently engage autopilot while driving.
Suntek
A New Ceramic Coating Can Protect Your Tesla’s Paint From The Elements
By Daniel Cappo on
There is a new Suntek ceramic style PPF shield that can protect a Tesla from various weather elements and other debris. Protecting cars from the weather has been something that some car manufactures are much better at than others.
Model S Uses The 18650 cell pack
Why Tesla Chose the 18650 Battery Over the 4680 In the Model S Plaid
By Timothy Boyer on
Why didn’t Tesla install the newer and more powerful 4680 battery in its recently released Model S Plaid? According to an expert on battery technology, their choice makes a lot of sense when you look at what is said at Tesla’s Quarterly meetings and not so much on public speculations and some sandbagging on Musk’s part.
Ford's 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT Runs At Night
EPA Sets Mileage For Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, GT Performance Edition
By Marc Stern on
Ford's Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition have received their mileage ratings from the Environmental Protection Agency. The results are quite interesting.
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Deliveries
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Growth and Deliveries by Quarter
By Jeremy Johnson on
Recently, the Twitter user, James Stephenson, posted 69 Tweets in the most detailed analysis of Tesla I've ever seen. Let's take a look at Tweet #4 of these which focuses on the Model 3 and Model Y deliveries over each quarter and year - with Q2-Q4, 2021 as projections. Here are the details!
2022 Subaru Forester, all-electric 2023 Subaru Solterra
Subaru Says “We’re Committed To A Carbon-Free Society” But When?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America was recently named the 3rd Most Trusted Car Brand. How will they keep their high ranking?
Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Tesla Cybertruck
Comparing Ford F-150 Lightning To Tesla Cybertruck Shows One Big Advantage For Ford
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
Ford F-150 Lightning will be on the street and at car dealerships long before the Tesla Cybertruck can be delivered. Both all-electric trucks have significant pre-orders, but Ford is prepared to produce the all-electric version of the F-150.
Toyota's 2-Point Strategy of Breaking Into The EV Market Segment
Toyota's EV Strategy and Eco Reputation
By Dean McManis on
Brandenburg Minister Suddenly Justifies Tesla Giga Berlin's Preferential Treatment
Brandenbur Minister Open Admits Giving Tesla Giga Berlin a Preferrential Treatment
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model S Plaid Takes On Pikes Peak
Tesla Plaid Music Video, Tesla Problem on Pikes Peak, and Yokohama Racing Slicks
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s a Tesla Plaid put to music as it races up Pikes Peak in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race, plus commentary by race car driver Randy Pobst on problems he is experiencing with the Tesla Plaid and how he feels the Yokohama racing slicks he is using are performing.
Aptera Solar Plug in EV Breakthrough
Aptera Solar Plug in EV Breakthrough
By Dean McManis on
Is the dream of driving around town and commuting, using ONLY solar power, realistic? With Aptera’s new, 3-wheeled, 2-seat EV, the answer may be YES!
Apollo Moon Robotaxi Launch in Asia Could Leave Competitors in the Dust
By Timothy Boyer on
China’s Robotaxi manufacturing is winning the race toward making the adoption of autonomous vehicles and smart transportation available for the public worldwide…and here’s how.
Tesla Model S Plaid Takes On Pikes Peak
A Passenger Seat View of How Fast a Tesla Model S Plaid Hits Pikes Peak Curves
By Timothy Boyer on
Ever wonder what it would look like from the passenger seat of a souped-up Tesla Model S Plaid hitting those crazy curves on Pikes Peak? Well, here’s your chance to see some Tesla history in the making as we watch Randy Pobst in a qualifying run through the upper section of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on the first day of Practice/Qualifying rounds.
‘It’s Right To Give Tesla Preferential Treatment’ Says Brandenburg Environment Minister
By Tinsae Aregay on
Brandenburg Environmental Minister Axel Vogel says "it is right to give Tesla preferential treatment" since the settlement of the factory in the area will have a positive impact that will reach the whole of Europe.
Tesla Model S
A History of the Tesla Model S
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has several different types of cars and one of those is the Model S. It was the first production car after the original roadster to be produced for customers and there has been many versions! Let's talk about this car!
Is the Yoke steering wheel going to be the next big thing?
In A World Prototypes, Is A Concept Enough? Is Toyota's bZ4X Its Future?
By Frank DiMuccio on
Toyota, like any car maker, is subject to the whims of the market as much as any other manufacturer. While Toyota’s president Aiko Toyoda seems to be pushing more for his pet project, Gazoo Racing to guide the company forward, the bZ4X has been revealed as a concept. Not a prototype, like the Cybertruck, or F-150 Lightning. Is it too little, too late?
Image courtesy of Volkswagen
Fact-Checking Volkswagen’s Latest ID.4 “Affordable AWD” Press Release - 2 Questions
By John Goreham on
Volkswagen has just announced that its ID.4 battery-electric vehicle is “The most affordable all-wheel-drive electric vehicle on sale in the U.S.” This has us scratching our heads for two main reasons.
No radar neural net for Tesla
Tesla Director of Artificial Intelligence Adrej Karpathy Explains Neural Net Development in FSD
By Timothy Boyer on
Wondering what Tesla engineers have been up to lately toward improving Tesla Autopilot and FSD? Here’s a must-see Zoom presentation where Tesla’s Director of Artificial Intelligence, Adrej Karpathy, reveals the work that is going on behind the scenes as we wait for out next FSD update.
image courtesy of Hyundai
Six Hybrid or Electric Models Land On Fastest-Selling Vehicles List - How Did Your Favorite Rank?
By John Goreham on
A new update to the twenty fastest-selling new vehicles in America list includes hybrids from Hyundai and Toyota, EVs from Volkswagen, Jeep, and Toyota, and a lot of gas guzzlers. America's new vehicle divide is on full display.
FSD in Europe
FSD Sensor System Installed on Ford Mondeo Tested at Two Levels Above Tesla FSD
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest about a live multi-city trial of one type of autonomy FSD software that is being outfitted on Ford Mondeos to operate across a five-mile area in varied traffic and weather conditions that is rated two levels above Tesla’s current FSD categorization.
Image of crashed Ford Mustang Mach-E courtesy of IIHS
These Ford Mustang Mach-E Crash Images Have An Interesting Back-Story
By John Goreham on
A picture speaks a thousand words as they say. This picture’s story about a crashed Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle isn’t what you’d guess.
Tesla Model S and Model 3
Tesla Insurance Is Coming To European Countries
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to a recent job posting on Tesla's Careers page, Tesla is planning to hire actuaries to help build out the company's revolutionary insurance business in Europe.
Image of RAV4 Hybrid courtesy of Toyota
Study: 2025 BEVs have Highest Cost of Ownership Hybrids Lowest Among Vehicle Types
By John Goreham on
A new study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Labs predicts that hybrids are the least expensive crossover vehicles to own, battery-electric the most expensive for the model year 2025. Here are some interesting findings from the study.
Tesla Vehicle Deliveries
Tesla Deliveries by Quarters. Model Y Surging!
By Jeremy Johnson on
Recently, the Twitter user, James Stephenson, posted 69 Tweets in the most detailed analysis of Tesla I've ever seen. Let's take a look at Tweet #3 of these which focuses on Tesla's delivery of vehicles quarter by quarter, year over year. Here is the details!
yoke
Tesla's Intention to Stick With The Yoke Steering Wheel Is A Double-Edged Sword
By Daniel Cappo on
Tesla has made it clear that they don’t plan to drop the yoke steering wheel. The yoke is ultimately the foundation for a car with progressive steering.

Tesla Reveals Giga Berlin's New Big Changes
Tesla Reveals Giga Berlin's New Big Changes
By Armen Hareyan on
Road trips are possible in EVS, even though charging architecture is still a little limited
The Porsche Taycan And Telsa Model S Can Charge In Just Minutes! Time For A Road Trip
By Frank DiMuccio on
With vehicles like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan being able to charge several miles worth of power in a single minute, the era of range anxiety appears to be approaching its end. Many potential owners felt that the long charge times required for many electric vehicles were prohibiting them from purchasing one, but as fast charging stations pop-up across the world, that may be less of an issue.
Tesla Model S Plaid
Elon Musk Says Tesla Model S Plaid Acceleration Is 20% Faster Than Falling Down
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's favorite vehicle/Tesla and daily driver has been the Model S. And now with the launch of the Plaid variant Musk seems unable to hold back his excitement and now claims the Plaid Model S can accelerate 20% quicker than gravity.
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