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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.

Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford to Reveal All-Electric F-150 Lightning May 19 With Livestreamed Event
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
Ford confirms the all-electric F-150 will be called Lightning. Reveal of this revolutionary pickup to be broadcast live on Ford’s social media network on May 19 and take place at Ford’s World Headquarters.
Tesla road trip
Charging Your Tesla Could Be As Simple As Going for a Ride
By Timothy Boyer on
“Imagine you’re driving your Tesla, or an equivalent electric car, down the highway. Your battery is running low. Sure, you could pull off at the next exit and spend time, and energy, searching for a recharging station. Or you could simply change lanes and drive over special charging strips embedded in the road,” wrote David Nutt for the Cornell Chronicle about new research focused on an innovative approach for the wireless charging of electric vehicles.
Panasonic forecasts profit jump helped by Tesla batteries
Panasonic Updates Profit Forecast, Noting How Much Tesla Batteries Help The Jump
By Armen Hareyan on
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe With New 2" Lift Kit
Why 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Buyers Will Love This Lift Kit
By Mary Conway on
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the first hybrid electric Jeep. It is able to go off-roading like any other Jeep and now Jeep has a new lift kit built specifically to improve the off-roading experience while protecting the hybrid powertrain.
Porsche Macan EV Prototype
Breaking: Porsche Has Confirmed The 2023 Macan EV, Official Pictures Give Us An Inside Look
By Max Larsen on
According to Porsche, the Macan EV will arrive for the 2023 model year and have ‘significantly’ more range than the current Taycan.
Tesla Fremont Factory and Ford Cologne Electrification Center
Innovation and Growth Make Ford and Tesla Enthusiasts More Similar
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent news report that Ford is going solar with their manufacturing facilities raises some interesting questions for both Ford and Tesla enthusiasts: Is Ford mimicking Tesla or is it just catching up? And, what does this mean for Ford and Tesla enthusiasts?
Tesla Cybertruck in NYC
Tesla Cybertruck is in NYC with "Atrocious" Build Quality
By Armen Hareyan on
Last night Tesla Cybertruck was brought to New York City. Elon Musk tweeted that the Cybertruck prototype will be in NY this weekend and people saw it leaving he showroom and driving in the NYC streets. And by "atrocious" here I mean positively aggressive.
Cathie Wood of Ark Invest siates Tesla's switch from radar to vision for autonomy improvement
Cathie Wood Goes On CNBC Making a New Prediction on When Tesla Will Go Fully Autonomous
By Daniel Cappo on
Cathie Wood was interviewed on CNBC about the future of Tesla’s autonomous driving features. Wood stated that Tesla should make some huge advancements in autonomy over the next two years. Wood also addresses the safety concerns some have with autonomous vehicles.
BHP and Toyota have teamed up to create a battery-powered, off-road capable light truck.
Toyota's 4x4 Land Cruiser is On a EV Horizon
By Frank DiMuccio on
Toyota is planning to bring the stunning performance of electric vehicles to their already impressive Off-Roader, the 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser! Thanks to an ongoing trial in Australia, a battery powered Electric Land Cruiser may soon be in the grasp of consumer drivers as this trial will rocket Toyota's EV Program even further into the future.
Mustangs are the Pony car, and Ford is bringing them into the future of electrification.
The Mustang Lithium: A One Off EV With A Secret
By Frank DiMuccio on
Ford Mustangs have been at the heart of American Motorsports for almost 60 years, with its big 6-0 coming in just 3 short years (as it was technically released as a 65 model year in 1964 at that year’s World’s Fair). In 2023, we’re expected to see the release of the first production Electric Mustangs, but in 2019, a company named Webasto helped Ford bring a Mustang to SEMA with around 900 horsepower of pure electric excitement.
Porsche Taycan Australia
Porsche Launches The Taycan In Australia With Huge Water Show
By Max Larsen on
The all-electric Porsche Taycan arrived in Australia with a grand entrance of water, lights and colors.
Several views of the BMW i8, a hybrid sportscar.
The BMW i8: Eight Years Of Turning Heads
By Frank DiMuccio on
The BMW i8 has sleek lines and aggressive styling cues that scream expensive taste. The sports hybrid has been turning heads since 2013 and is almost everything that I want from an electric vehicle. It’s sleek, it’s sporty, it’s got enough batteries to do quick jaunts around town but still has a gas powerplant that allows for more flexibility. This amazing piece of European Engineering sings its alluring siren song, and I am caught in her trance.
Model S image courtesy of Tesla
Why Tesla's Cars Cannot Run 0-60 MPH Under 2 Seconds - Engineering Explained
By John Goreham on
A new video explains why in both theory and in practical testing, Tesla cars won't have the capability to accelerate from zero miles per hour to 60 miles per hour. Is this the latest example of Tesla stretching the truth in its marketing?
Image of Tesla dealership by John Goreham
Tesla's Q1 Deliveries Almost Identical To Q4 2020 - X and S Disappear
By John Goreham on
Tesla’s first-quarter sales are essentially identical to its deliveries from last quarter meaning Tesla’s delivery rate is essentially unchanged for six months. The bad news is that deliveries of Tesla’s most profitable Model S and Model X have gone to near nil.
Tesla Semi
Tesla Is Ramping Up Recruiting Efforts To Find Service Technicians To Work On The Semi
By Daniel Cappo on
The all-new Semi truck is unlike any other that’s ever been made, and it’s certainly different than any other Tesla. President of Tesla’s heavy trucking division Jerome Guillen announced Tesla is looking for service technicians.

Mustang Mach-E image courtesy of Ford
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E Launch Continues At Full Throttle - What It Means For the EV Market
By John Goreham on
Despite many reasons to stall, the Mustang Mach-E continues to be delivered at a record pace. Here’s why it matters for Ford, for shoppers, and EV adoption in America.
Tesla Grohmann Engineering plant producing battery production automated equipment
Tesla Is Building a Mini Gigafactory for Its German Automation Subsidiary
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla is building something very exciting near the Belgian border, about 430 miles away from Giga Berlin. It's the Grohmann Engineering plant producing battery production automated equipment.
Images courtesy of Ford and Tesla
Ford Mustang Mach-E Owners Rent A Tesla Model Y - Here’s What They Discovered
By John Goreham on
A pair of month-long Ford Mustang Mach-E owners rent a Tesla Model Y. Here is what they found out about the differences and similarities between these two great vehicles. They don't hold back on what they like and dislike about both.
Electric Vehicles, Like The BMW i3, GMC HUMMER EV, Porsche Taycan, And This Alpha Wolf Concept Truck All Share One Thing: Batteries
Battery Breakthroughs Make ICE Replacement Possible
By Frank DiMuccio on
Lithium finds itself at the heart of most of our technology today. It’s used in rechargeable batteries the world over and has largely been mined using environmentally costly methods. Some Auto manufacturers, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, have begun to invest heavily in means of recycling or producing lithium.
With updates in battery and charging technology, the risk of being caught charging is slowly being reduced.
Electric Vehicles In An Emergency
By Frank DiMuccio on
In 2017, the unique weather conditions over the Atlantic parented a great many storms, including Hurricane Harvey, one of the costliest storms that has ever occurred. Harvey wracked up more than 120 billion dollars in damage. Many people lost their lives to this devastating storm and many more lost their homes and vehicles to the flooding. If you must pack up and leave town to avoid a disaster, can your EV get you safe?
Tesla service area image by John Goreham
Tire Shortages and Delays: Not Just For Tesla Owners Anymore
By John Goreham on
Tire shortages are about to become more commonplace. Here’s why your next flat may require a wait of days or more before your new tires are ready for mounting.
Gigafactory
Elon Musk Is A Firm Believer In Copper Which Will Be An Integral Part Of The Future For EVs
By Daniel Cappo on
New information has come out on the price of copper. There also is discussion on how copper will factor into the future of EVs.
Tesla Giga Berlin
German Newspaper Calls To Bring ‘Elon Musk To His Knees’ By Joining Forces To Short Tesla
By Tinsae Aregay on
German newspaper FAZ erroneously claims Tesla's valuation is high by comparing it to Daimler. The newspaper also urges its readers to join forces and "bring Elon Musk to his Knees" by shorting Tesla.
Ford Solid State Battery investment
Why Ford’s New Partnership With Solid-State Battery Manufacturer Could Be A Game Changer
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
Ford boosts investment in Solid Power for further development of solid-state vehicle battery technology, aiming to deliver longer range, lower cost and safer electric vehicles for customers. Ford’s newest Solid Power investment is in addition to the company’s previously announced $22 billion global investment in connected, electrified vehicles through 2025.
Five Years After First Tesla Tragedy Seemingly Preventable Crashes Still Occur
By John Goreham on
We look back on the long list of unusual Tesla crashes and wonder why Tesla’s vehicles still manage to hit things.
EVs have begun to diversify, but the aftermarket parts for them haven't kept up.
EV Aftermarket Modifications: What's Out There?
By Frank DiMuccio on
With Electric Vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model S, GMC HUMMER EV, and the Mustang Mach E starting their takeover of the motorsports arena, the age of electric muscle may soon be upon us. Chevrolet teased a sporty looking silhouette with an EV drivetrain- many sources believe it to be the next Camaro. But something that is sorely lacking from the EV automotive sector, is customization.
Image courtesy of Youtube and Cavalcade Ford
All Roadside Assistance Tow Trucks Should Have Back Seats For Stranded Passengers
By John Goreham on
Why don’t all tow trucks from AAA and other roadside assistance providers have back seats to help transport stranded motorists? In this story, we offer our opinion on the subject.
Tesla Model S charging
Tesla Steps Up Closed Door Engagement With Regulators in China
By Tinsae Aregay on
Following relentless attacks by Chinese media, Tesla is stepping up closed-door engagement with Chinese regulators and hiring new managers to improve the EV maker's interaction with the Chinese government.
Tesla Model Y broken roof image courtesy of Joan Morgan
Electric Vehicle Owners Dismayed By Broken and Cracked Glass Roofs
By John Goreham on
Many electric vehicles have roofs made entirely or mostly of glass. Now that glass is breaking and owners are in a fix.
Tesla's Massive stamping or multi-casting foundation at Giga Shanghai
Tesla Is Building a Massive Foundation at Giga Shanghai
By Armen Hareyan on
These two images and their similarities show that Tesla is possibly building a massive multi-casting machine in Giga Shanghai to unicast the body of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, produced at Gigafactory Shanghai.
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