Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 263)

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.

Will a Sienna Odyssey Pacifica Sedona Model X Minivan Fit In the Garage - Your Answer Here

By John Goreham on February 9, 2021 - 3:55PM

Minivans are big vehicles. Buyers often wonder, “Will a minivan fit inside my garage.” We show you how easy it is to determine if a Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Tesla Model X, or Kia Sedona minivan will fit inside of your garage.

Elon Musk In Support Of Tesla And SpaceX’s Mission Announces $100M Challenge On Twitter

By Tinsae Aregay on February 9, 2021 - 1:49PM

Elon Musk has teamed up with the XPRIZE foundation to offer a $100M dollar carbon capture breakthrough challenge. The competition should also help in greatly advancing Tesla and SpaceX's stated missions.

Watch Tesla's Two Founders Speak About Goals and Visions and Never Say "Autonomy"

By John Goreham on February 8, 2021 - 6:13PM

Tesla’s two original founders share a lot of backstory on how and why Tesla was founded and also on Elon Musk’s role. The video is fascinating. Particularly since the word “Autonomy” or the phrase “self-driving” is never the focal point.

Tesla Buys $1.5B Bitcoin, Legality Of Elon Musk Propping Up Bitcoin Value On Twitter Questioned

By Tinsae Aregay on February 8, 2021 - 11:34AM

Tesla has bought 1.5B in Bitcoin. The company to also accept bitcoin payments. While Elon Musk's recent tweets supporting cryptocurrencies questioned for their legality.

Sales of the Bronco Sport model have been strong

Ford Sales In January Set Mark Four Points Ahead Of Industry

By Marc Stern on February 6, 2021 - 1:13PM

Ford's January sales have been explosive as lines have set new-vehicle sales marks right out of the box. Also, vehicles like the Mustang Mach-E have been turning round -- churning is the sales word for it -- in as little as four days.

Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y image courtesy of media kits

Consumer Reports: Ford's Mustang Mach-E Tops Tesla Model Y In This Key Area

By John Goreham on February 6, 2021 - 11:00AM

Consumer Reports is a big fan of Tesla products. Here’s one critical area that they find the new Mustang Mach-E is “definitely better” than the Tesla Model Y.

Discounts on New Chevy Bolt EVs Could Pass $20K Ahead of New Model Intro

By John Goreham on February 5, 2021 - 9:09AM

Chevy will soon introduce a new Bolt EV. However, new leftover 2020 Bolts sit on dealer lots. Watch for discounts to pass $20K this spring.

Tesla To Start Building New Model 2 Factory In Shanghai After Chinese Government Approval

By Tinsae Aregay on February 5, 2021 - 2:50AM

Tesla has gotten approval to expand and add a new plant to the Shanghai gigafactory. The new plant will be producing a China designed new vehicle expected to be the Model 2.

Tesla Model Y making its way through the body shop

Tesla Just Shared a Rare Video of Model Y Production

By Armen Hareyan on February 4, 2021 - 7:29PM

This evening Tesla shared a rare video footage on its Twitter page showing a Model Y making its way through the body shop.

GM Shows New Cadillac LYRIQ EV During Super Bowl Ad

By Mary Conway on February 3, 2021 - 8:43PM

General Motors has recruited comedians Will Ferrell, Kenan Thompson and Awkwafina to show its commitment to its EV future. See the stars take on Norway for EV dominance.

Elon Musk Interview With Sandy Munro - New Li-ion 12v Battery In The Model S & X And More

By Tinsae Aregay on February 3, 2021 - 8:14AM

Elon Musk sat down for an interview with veteran engineer Sandy Munro. In their talk, they discussed the new 12v battery in the Model S & X, engineering changes coming to Tesla vehicles, and many more topics.

Updated Tesla Semi Seen Without Wraparound Windshield - One Cause Of Nikola Patent Lawsuit

By Tinsae Aregay on February 2, 2021 - 8:49PM

A new Tesla Semi prototype was spotted in California. The new truck has several changes to the design including the wraparound windshield which was one cause in Nikola's patent infringement case against Tesla.

Refreshed Tesla Model S Steering Yoke Controversy

By Dean McManis on February 1, 2021 - 9:10AM

The new, refreshed, 2021 Tesla Model S was just revealed, showing changes inside and out. And a couple significant changes to the traditional steering wheel have the internet buzzing about the new Love-it or Hate-it design.

2021 Chevy Bolt Premier Is The Best BEV Value In America, But Only At This Price

By John Goreham on February 1, 2021 - 8:45AM

The five-year-old design of the Chevrolet Bolt is aging extremely well. We find it is a screaming value. Not at MSPR, but at the heavily-discounted prices real buyers can pay.

New Model S & X Interior Blueprint - Elon Musk And Tesla’s Elegant First Principles Ethos

By Tinsae Aregay on February 1, 2021 - 4:19AM

For the refreshed Model S & X, Tesla has chosen to go with a yoke steering wheel and replaced the gear and turning stalk with AI. These changes have had a mixed reaction. However, they will undoubtedly be embraced since, like all Tesla vehicles, were underpinned with first principles design.

Pictures Of Elon Musk’s Boring Company Show Completed First Ever Loop Ahead Of Inauguration

By Tinsae Aregay on January 30, 2021 - 3:19AM

Pictures of The Boring Company tunnel at the Las Vegas Convention Center show, Elon Musk's tunneling start up is putting the final touches and is ready to commence service.

Tesla Releases Refreshed Model S and X With Lots of Replacements

By Tinsae Aregay on January 28, 2021 - 10:00AM

Tesla has released the refreshed Model S and X with the plaid powertrain. The new vehicles come with several changes to the powertrain, interior, and functionality, including replacing turning stalk and gear selector, rectangular steering wheel and Plaid powertrain.

Mitsubishi Outlander Image by John Goreham

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Goes 160,000 Miles With Only Routine Maintenance

By John Goreham on January 27, 2021 - 11:21AM

Plug-in hybrids reduce the number of common failure items your vehicle has. Here's a look back at how one woman's Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has worked over 160,000 miles of daily operation.

Tesla Q4 Earnings: Largest Payday For Elon Musk And Launch Of Refreshed/Plaid Model S Possible

By Tinsae Aregay on January 27, 2021 - 9:03AM

Tesla's Q4 earnings report set to come out a few hours ago. Depending on the numbers Elon Musk might achieve the fifth trench of the CEO compensation package making it the largest payday in history. Refreshed/Plaid Model S might launch too.

Tesla To Get EU Subsidy For Berlin Battery Plant, But It Might Not Matter

By Tinsae Aregay on January 26, 2021 - 2:11PM

Tesla has been chosen as one of 42 companies to be granted a subsidy by the EU commission for the battery plant in Giga Berlin. However, the EV maker has already achieved many of the goals the EU is trying to hit by 2028.

Tesla's European Battery Production Will Soon Greatly Benefit from EU's $3.5B Aid

By Armen Hareyan on January 26, 2021 - 12:44PM

Biden’s EV Plan Benefits Kia, Hyundai, GM and Ford; Leaves Tesla In the Cold

By Keith Griffin on January 26, 2021 - 7:12AM

President Biden wants the federal government to move to an electric fleet. That leaves Tesla out in the cold.

Chevy Bolt side by side with Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

One Image of Chevy's Bolt and Ford's Mustang Mach-E Shows How Fast the EV Market Moves

By John Goreham on January 25, 2021 - 5:34PM

We are testing the Mustang Mach-E back to back with the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt. It’s amazing how far the industry has come in five years. Can you guess where will be in 2026?

Tesla's Grunheide Battery Factory To Employ 1,000 People

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2021 - 3:06PM

Tesla is planning the world's largest factory for electric car batteries in Grünheide. It may be in Giga Berlin. Brandenburg's Public Radio RBB has now received details about the company's plans. Accordingly, Tesla is looking for some unusual job profiles for its Grünheid location and plans to employ 1,000 people.

Survey Reveals Ford F-150 Brand Recognition Makes It More Appealing Than Tesla Cybertruck And Other EV Pickup Competitors

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 25, 2021 - 2:43PM

As electric pickup truck market emerges, understanding consumer mindset is important. A new survey reveals 20 percent would consider buying an EV pickup. Survey reveals what is and isn’t important EV to those pickup consumers. That same survey shows how important brand recognition is for Ford and Tesla.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Has Better AI Hardware & Software In Response To Waymo CEO Criticism

By Tinsae Aregay on January 25, 2021 - 2:07PM

Waymo CEO John Krafcik in an interview said Tesla isn't competition and suggested the EV maker won't achieve level 5 autonomy. Elon Musk in response said Tesla has better AI hardware and software than Waymo.

Tesla Partners With Samsung for Self-Driving 5nm Chips, Korean Report

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2021 - 11:06AM

A new report from Asia-E in Korea states that Tesla is partnering with Samsung on a 5-nanometer chip for self-driving, despite earlier reports that Tesla planned for its next-generation self-driving chip to use a 7-nanometer process by TSMC, a Taiwan semiconductor company.

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

Why The Next-Generation Subaru WRX STI Won’t Be Hybrid Or All-Electric

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2021 - 11:00AM

Will the next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX STI come with hybrid or electric power? Why you won't be driving an electrified WRX or STI anytime soon.

Tesla Fremont Starts Giga Press Manufacturing: This May Further Drop The Prices

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2021 - 9:58AM

Refreshed Tesla Model S Seen Track Testing - Teslarati

By Tinsae Aregay on January 25, 2021 - 9:51AM

According to Teslarati, the site has been able to get pictures of the refreshed Model S testing in the Fremont track. This further corroborates reports by The Kilowatts youtube which posted pictures of the vehicle driving around Fremont.

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