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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 Mustang Mach-E
By Eric Way Nov 18 2019 - 3:13pm

How The EV Community Helped Ford Design the Mustang Mach-E

Since Ford unveiled the Mustang Mach-E, I've seen a number of people and news sites referring to it as a copy of a Tesla product; however, that is not actually the case. Based on the Mach-E's design and Ford's approach in marketing it, the Mustang Mach-E is actually a response to concerns and issues voiced by the electric vehicle community.
2020 Chevrolet Menlo EV Unveil
By Eric Way Nov 11 2019 - 11:13am

Chevrolet Menlo EV: Chevy's First All-Electric for China

Chevrolet unveiled its new, all-electric 2020 Menlo EV. This is the first all-electric under the Chevy brand in China. It's a compelling EV; however, unfortunately, its release has been overshadowed by the fact that it is only for the Chinese market. Join me as I review the Menlo EV's specs and explain why it won't be sold in the United States.
Top Gear Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan
By Dean McManis Nov 5 2019 - 5:16pm

Tesla vs. Porsche Taycan Race, Top Gear Controversy

Top Gear (British car show) recently ran a drag race on a dry road between the two quickest/fastest EVs in the world. And in their video the Porsche Taycan Turbo S won over the Tesla Model S Performance. However, there are some notable problems with the video. First, it looks like they were NOT racing against the current Model S Performance (Raven) version, but the previous Model S, and even so the race was very close.
This is the Sono Motors Sion solar car
By Armen Hareyan Oct 31 2019 - 5:20pm

Sion Is The 1st Remarkable Solar Car for Daily Use at a Bargain Price

There is one dedicated startup company in Munich, Germany, that is quietly working on a remarkable solar car, which is cheaper than Tesla Model 3 and you can use solar energy to drive it short distances. Meet Sion, which is the first solar car aimed for daily use at a bargain price, developed by Sono Motors and run by very serious industry leaders. I think the story of the Sion has just gone viral.

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