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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.

Tesla Solar Tile
By Paul Fosse Aug 27 2020 - 7:08am

Why I Am Not Buying Tesla Solar Panels or Solar Roof For My House Yet

In this article, I am going to go over the different factors that I am using to evaluate whether to install solar (Tesla or another brand) on my house. I hope you can use it as a framework to help you decide if solar is a good choice for your home or townhouse. Some of the factors you need to consider are very personal to your individual situation and some of the factors are based on the city and state you live in and the national incentives.
Tesla Roadrunner Project battery manufacturing building ready for Battery Day
By Steve Blomefield Aug 25 2020 - 10:26pm

4 Things That Will Probably Happen at Tesla Battery Day With Roadrunner

For many months there have been hints about a Tesla battery research project going on at Fremont called Roadrunner. A mysterious new building was working on several different approaches to batteries. There were stories of the building having different exit doors and that each battery research project had its own door and their own car park. Engineers from different projects were not allowed to talk to each other. It was almost “cloak and dagger” style. Millions of dollars were being sunk into research.
Tesla Battery day and silicon nanowires
By Guillaume Humbert Aug 24 2020 - 3:04pm

Tesla Hints Higher Density Battery Technology for Battery Day Event

Originally scheduled to happen earlier this year, battery and Investor day 2020 will occur next month on September 22nd in Fremont, next to Tesla's Gigafactory. Many speculations have been made as to what may be revealed during the event, and now with the date less than a month away, a few things have been discovered that could hint at what will be revealed.
Tesla Model S charging at a Supercharger
By Armen Hareyan Aug 22 2020 - 4:44pm

How Can Tesla Make Everyman's Car Like Ford and Dominate Market Share

Tesla reportedly is outselling it’s three main competitors (Chevy, Nissan and BMW) combined. How much more would Tesla be able to sell if the competitors found ways to make their cars available to everyone? This report will explore some ways in which Tesla could increase its dominance in the EV market, and how it could emulate Ford’s approach to automobile manufacturing during the 1920s. H. Rosenmayer reports for Torque News.

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