Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 257)

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.

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 May 5, 2021 - 11:42AM

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 May 4, 2021 - 11:03AM

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 May 4, 2021 - 10:58AM

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.

Elon Musk Is A Firm Believer In Copper Which Will Be An Integral Part Of The Future For EVs

By Daniel Cappo on May 3, 2021 - 10:01PM

New information has come out on the price of copper. There also is discussion on how copper will factor into the future of EVs.

German Newspaper Calls To Bring ‘Elon Musk To His Knees’ By Joining Forces To Short Tesla

By Tinsae Aregay on May 3, 2021 - 5:31PM

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.

Why Ford’s New Partnership With Solid-State Battery Manufacturer Could Be A Game Changer

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 3, 2021 - 1:57PM

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 May 3, 2021 - 12:23PM

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 May 3, 2021 - 11:58AM

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 May 3, 2021 - 11:04AM

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 Steps Up Closed Door Engagement With Regulators in China

By Tinsae Aregay on May 3, 2021 - 10:41AM

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 May 3, 2021 - 9:34AM

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 May 3, 2021 - 8:43AM

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.

Porsche Taycan: A Gem In The EV World

By Frank DiMuccio on May 1, 2021 - 2:01PM

The Electric Vehicle market is dominated by cars that largely appear the same. No offense meant to the folks at the big manufacturers we know and love, like Tesla, Ford, Chevy, and Toyota, but the current EV offering is just not exciting, at least from a visual perspective. Sure, the Plaid mode Tesla has some insane speeds, but it just doesn’t hold an aesthetic candle to the light that is the Porsche Taycan.

All-Electric Ford F-150 To Be Named Lightning

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 1, 2021 - 11:33AM

Ford will repurpose the performance-oriented Lightning name for the 2023 Ford F-150 EV. Lightning name has a long history in the performance-truck world and though unconfirmed by Ford, the EV version of the 2023 Ford F-150 will get the Lightning name.

Tesla Giga Berlin Will Rather Be Late In The Year

By Armen Hareyan on May 1, 2021 - 7:57AM

Giga Berlin will probably be in winter, rather than in summer: The construction of the Tesla Gigafactory in Grünheide has been delayed - and with it the start of production. It was supposed to start in July, but there are several problems, reports German Tagesschau.

Autonomous Vehicles May Be The Future, But At What Cost?

By Frank DiMuccio on April 30, 2021 - 9:49PM

Electric Cars are estimated to be the future of the automotive industry. The means of shuttling people from place-to-place marches down the inexorable road to electrification and automation. The days of the falling asleep at the wheel and dying by your own hands are gone, replaced by computers that can’t see Tractor Trailers or Police Cruisers.

Tesla Is Hacked With a Drone, The Company Is Informed and Fixed The Loophole

By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2021 - 9:08AM

Security gaps made it possible to attack a Tesla's control system via WLAN and, for example, to open the doors, hacking it with drone. Tesla has been informed and has closed the loophole.

Porsche Plans To Use OTA Revisions To Taycan, Responds To Making Taycan Into A ‘Smart Phone’

By Max Larsen on April 30, 2021 - 8:09AM

OTA revisions will make its way into the Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo, but some enthusiasts think it is the beginning of a technology-engulfed driving experience.

Tesla's FSD V9.0 software update will have pure vision

Tesla's New FSD Update Will Have "True Mind's Eye"

By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2021 - 7:44AM

Yesterday I reported on Torque News Youtube Channel that Tesla's new FSD Beta V9.0 will be mind blowing and the software's update is coming in two weeks. Last night CEO Elon Musk made another reference to a human mind saying Tesla's Full Self-Driving software update (the V9.0) will have "true mind's eye," and show actual probability distribution of objects. Let's take a look at what this means.

Amazing amounts of horsepower and torque on demand from the Cybertruck.

TRX Vs Cybertruck: Can The Electric Newcomer Beat The King Of Beastly Trucks?

By Frank DiMuccio on April 29, 2021 - 9:55PM

Tesla and its eclectic founder, Elon Musk, have decided to enter a truck into the Electric Vehicle market. This truck, the Cybertruck, is expected to be powerful, rugged, and nigh indestructible. It’s had its share of setbacks on the road to release, including some bad press and the recent chip shortage has not helped get the Cybertruck into our driveways.

Tesla Giga Berlin Battery Plant Likely To Cause Overall Delay Despite Brandenburg PM Support

By Tinsae Aregay on April 29, 2021 - 1:32PM

Brandenburg's Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke is happy Tesla will be adding cell manufacturing at Giga Berlin site even though that will likely cause delay of vehicle production.

Tesla Updates Giga Shanghai Security With Drone Restrictions

By Armen Hareyan on April 28, 2021 - 10:49AM

After recent incidents in Shanghai Auto Show Tesla has reportedly decided to upgrade Giga Shanghai's security, stopping drone flyovers and the security guard requested areal photos to be deleted from WU WA's latest video.

Tesla Delays Model X, and Model S Volume Production To Third Quarter Due To Parts Shortage

By Tinsae Aregay on April 27, 2021 - 3:59PM

Elon Musk on Tesla's Q1 2021 earnings call has said due to part shortage Model X production will not start until Q3. Model S deliveries will start next month but will not reach volume production until Q3.

Tesla sells Bitcoin For A 59% Profit And Reveals New Strategy To Ensure Consistent Profitability

By Tinsae Aregay on April 27, 2021 - 2:47AM

Tesla has sold a portion of the company's bitcoin holdings for a 59 percent profit. This gave Tesla a $101M profit this quarter and could be a strategy the company uses to ensure profitability going forward.

Tesla Model Y to become world's top selling car by 2022-2023

Elon Musk Sees Model Y's Future as World's Top Selling Car by 2022-23

By Armen Hareyan on April 26, 2021 - 10:34PM

2021 Cadillac XT6 Sports Trim: 3 Rows and Good Sales

By Armen Hareyan on April 26, 2021 - 10:32PM

The 2021 Cadillac XT6 is a comfortable, elegant and segment-leading SUV with 3 rows, new mechanics and new finishes. It offers a very pleasant driving experience. No wonders sales of this SUV have increased 18 percent during the Q1 2021.

In a New Update Tesla Confirms Semi Truck Delivery Time

By Armen Hareyan on April 26, 2021 - 9:26PM

Tesla Crash Test Footage Shows 3 Things, Which Make Tesla a Safe Car

By Daniel Cappo on April 26, 2021 - 2:51PM

New footage from what looks like IIHS shows a Tesla Model Y going through some crash testing. The way the frame of the Model Y holds up during a crash is quite impressive and can be attributed to many different factors.

Toyota's Hydrogen Vehicles Breathe New Life Into The Internal Combustion Image

The Internal Combustion Engine: Dinosaur Or Neonate?

By Frank DiMuccio on April 26, 2021 - 1:43PM

Tesla, Chevy, Nissan, Toyota, and now Ford (among many other) auto manufacturers have decided to start producing Electric Vehicles. It seems like gasoline and noisy engines are about to go the way of their fuel source: the dinosaur, but Toyota and MayMaan are hard at work trying to breath life into the classic technology through alternative fuel sources for internal combustion engines.

As Order Bank For Mustang Mach-E GT Opens, Ford Introduces Unbridled Extend Feature For Track-Like Performance And Sound

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 26, 2021 - 9:15AM

Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition order banks open April 28. Both all-electric vehicles achieve a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. Ford introduces Unbridled Extend for Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, a track- and closed-course-only mode extension for more performance-oriented traction and stability control – including a revamped interior sound.

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