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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 101)

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.

By Nicolas Caballero on January 5, 2023 - 1:22PM
The use of electron microscopy and computer modeling has allowed scientists to understand, at the atomic level, how lithium batteries degrade.
By Armen Hareyan on January 4, 2023 - 11:25PM
As electric vehicles become more and more common, one of the most important questions that prospective buyers have is how long the battery will last. With the advent of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, customers are not only getting an exciting and highly capable electric vehicle, but are also curious to know the longevity of its battery.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 4, 2023 - 10:46PM
Tesla has begun construction of a giant lithium refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas, which will be the first of its kind in the U.S.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 4, 2023 - 6:13PM
German multinational Bosch is developing 6G connectivity technology to fit it into autonomous cars in the coming years. The first phases will start in closed environments, such as factories or restricted spaces.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 4, 2023 - 5:23PM
Tesla has a secret and simple strategy in how it prices its vehicles. Here's what it is.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 4, 2023 - 4:26PM
We have news about paperwork Tesla filed that gives some clues to its future intent. This is electric motors for planes, boats, and more.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 4, 2023 - 1:18PM
Tesla has released a statement in which it sets a date for the so-called 'Investor Day 2023'. Many different announcements of numerous new features for the company are expected at this event.
By Armen Hareyan on January 4, 2023 - 9:48AM
Tesla is looking for an investigator with intelligence experience for the Grünheide Giga Berlin EV factory. The media fear that grievances at Giga Berlin will no longer be uncovered.
By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2023 - 6:36AM
Is it time for Subaru to build a new midsize pickup? As other automakers pick up the pace with new electric pickups, it makes sense for Subaru now. But customers will have to wait.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 3, 2023 - 10:02PM
We have a Tweet from Elon Musk saying that Tesla will remove the steering wheel nag for its FSD software, but only in a certain case.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 3, 2023 - 6:35PM
We have some leaked Tesla source code which shows a more affordable Model Y coming soon. Is this the standard range for the U.S.?
By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2023 - 6:09PM
It looks like Tesla CEO Elon Musk builds new strongman at Tesla and possibly preparing succession.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 3, 2023 - 5:36PM
We have a video of a Tesla vehicle and a family of four that survived a 250 foot drop in a Tesla. Tesla's are known for their safety and it definitely helped here.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 3, 2023 - 5:12PM
Tesla's 2nd generation platform is tops in the world and its 3rd generation platform is going to come out in a few months. This is going to end all other EV and gas car companies.
By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2023 - 4:09PM
In 2022, Hyundai became the third-largest automaker in the world, behind only Volkswagen and Toyota. Now, the company is looking to dethrone Toyota and become the top automaker. To do this, Hyundai is focusing on electric and hybrid technology, and has partnerships with tech giants such as Apple and Uber. These efforts could give Hyundai an advantage as the auto industry shifts towards more sustainable electric vehicles.
By John Goreham on January 3, 2023 - 3:00PM
It’s fun to look back and see what Elon Musk said about discounting new cars when Tesla was ascending.
By John Goreham on January 3, 2023 - 2:13PM
Tesla’s stock has dropped dramatically over the past 12 months. Here is just how bad things have gotten.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 3, 2023 - 1:37PM
Although it comes a year later than planned, Tesla can finally say that it has passed the “million-car made and delivered” milestone. The figures for the last quarter of 2022 were simply spectacular.
By John Goreham on January 3, 2023 - 12:29PM
Despite years of claims by Tesla that its driverless robotaxi plan will revolutionize rideshare, it is GM and Hyundai who are presently leading. Here are the latest updates on just one more way Tesla has fallen behind in vehicle automation.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 2, 2023 - 7:13PM
There is a video going over all the electric cars with 300 miles of range or more that will be sold in 2023. Here they are.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 2, 2023 - 5:13PM
Tesla reported their Q4, 2022 delivery and production numbers. Tesla grew 40% year over year for deliveries and this is a bad year for Tesla.
By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2023 - 4:10PM
Mark your calendars for Tesla’s Investor Day. Just about an hour ago Tesla announced a set date for hosting an Investor Day and gave short insight into what it will reveal to investors. It's a lot of information in a short paragraph.
By Jeremy Johnson on January 2, 2023 - 11:56AM
The IRA is classifying the Tesla Model Y as a Sedan, qualifying it for only up to $55,000 for a tax credit. Tesla should only make the 7 seater version to qualify for the $80,000 SUV credit.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 2, 2023 - 10:43AM
In an era of electric vehicles, all major car manufacturers strive to stand out from the crowd with unique models, that continuously offer greater range and power; while some new brands have also innovated EVs by integrating solar cells into the car body, in order to provide 100% solar energy to the battery pack in an ecological, sustainable way.

By Jeremy Johnson on January 1, 2023 - 4:48PM
We have some diagrams that show the insides of the Tesla Semi - we see the battery packs and axels. It's really interesting to see.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 31, 2022 - 9:17PM
We have the final delivery estimates from Troy Teslike, who is an accurate estimator of Tesla's delivery and production numbers. Here they are against the analyst consensus.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 31, 2022 - 3:13PM
Tesla Has 9 Main Catalysts and a $400 Price Target in the next 6 to 12 months, according to Gary Black, manager of the Future Fund.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 31, 2022 - 2:37PM
We have a video from Aptera Motors, showing the parts and design of its Delta vehicle, the vehicle that will be worked on right before production begins.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 30, 2022 - 11:01PM
Elon Musk has just shared that he sees Tesla's long term fundamentals as strong despite a large drop in stock price for 2022. This is good news for Tesla