Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 107)

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.

Toyota Finally Figured Out How To Keep Wheels From Falling Off Subaru Solterra

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2022 - 9:15AM

Toyota has finally found a fix to keep the wheels from falling off the bZ4X and Subaru Solterra all-electric EVs. New details on what happened and how they fixed the problem.

Image of 2022 Ford Maverick pickup truck by John Goreham

Ford’s Maverick Pickup Is Stealing Away RAV4, CR-V, and Civic Buyers

By John Goreham on October 6, 2022 - 8:30AM

How does the compact Ford Maverick pickup steal customers away from popular crossovers and sedans? We can explain.

RAV4 Hybrid Was Toyota’s Best-Selling Hybrid for First 3 Quarters of 2022. You Will Not Believe Second Place

By Jeff Teague on October 6, 2022 - 6:57AM

A deep dive of 2022 Toyota total hybrid sales shows surprising results. What were the top five best sellers?

2023 GranTurismo Folgore Battery-Electric Vehicle image courtesy of Maserati

Maserati Introduces 2023 Battery-Electric GranTurismo Folgore

By John Goreham on October 5, 2022 - 10:04AM

The newest GranTurismo from Maserati melds classic styling with a zero local emissions powertrain.

Tesla Removes Ultrasonic Sensors, Favoring Tesla Vision And Neural Networks

By Nicolas Caballero on October 5, 2022 - 9:48AM

Tesla has announced that it will ditch the use of sensors in all of its electric cars in favor of the cameras and computational neural networks that make up the Tesla Vision system.

Kia Has Best Ever 3rd Quarter U.S. Sales (Thanks To SUVs And Crossovers)

By Justin Hart on October 5, 2022 - 4:21AM

Kia announced over the weeked that not only were September 2022 sales up, it was their best September ever in the U.S. While it is great that Kia’s sales are showing strength among an industry still struggling to recover from pandemic and global conflict induced supply chain woes, is it really “great” news?

Gigafactory Nevada, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla To Increase Production Capacity, Expanding Nevada Gigafactory

By Nicolas Caballero on October 4, 2022 - 2:14PM

With more than a million cars sold per year and with estimates of doubling that number very quickly, Tesla needs more batteries right away. This, among other reasons, is why it is going to expand its Nevada Gigafactory, aiming directly at a steady increase in production.

Image of 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV on mountain by John Goreham

Affordable EV Models See Continued Delivery Declines

By John Goreham on October 4, 2022 - 9:53AM

Despite the bright future for affordable battery-electric vehicles, deliveries of affordable models continue to be well below prior highs.

Driving Comparison: Kia EV6 Versus Tesla Model 3

By Justin Hart on October 4, 2022 - 3:22AM

I recently met up with a friend on a road trip to Walla Walla, Washington (the city so nice they named it twice) and had the opportunity to test drive his 2022 Kia EV6 AWD. I drove my own EV to our meet up and I got to drive his EV6 and compare it to my Tesla Model 3. I found a lot to like about the EV6.

Tesla Can Overtake Toyota in Germany Threatening The Japanese Brand

By Armen Hareyan on October 3, 2022 - 10:19PM

Should Tesla record more sales than Toyota in Germany in 2022, it would have achieved something that seemed unlikely.

Tesla Giga Berlin Announces New Weekly Milestone

By Nicolas Caballero on October 3, 2022 - 3:50PM

After opening at the end of March, it took almost three months before Tesla was able to report the first milestone for its German Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin: for the first time, 1000 Model Y units were produced within a week, the company announced in mid-June. Since then, rumors of further increases have been heard again and again, and on Saturday the next round number became official: in the past week, 2000 Model Y were produced in the German factory, Tesla announced again via Twitter.

Image of 2022 RAV4 Prime and RAV4 Hybrid by Kate Silbaugh

Toyota On Track To Deliver 500K Electrified Vehicles In U.S. in 2022

By John Goreham on October 3, 2022 - 12:14PM

Toyota’s hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles should push the brand past 500,000 units this year in the American market.

Image of 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime with American flag courtesy of Kat Silbaugh

How Toyota Strengthened Brand Loyalty During These Difficult Times

By John Goreham on October 3, 2022 - 10:54AM

Toyota is bringing its customers closer during a frustrating time for consumers. Here are some of the ways that Toyota earned its brand loyalty during one of the toughest times in automaking history.

Using Tesla's CCS Adapter - My First Hand Experience

By Jeremy Johnson on October 1, 2022 - 4:30PM

I just got Tesla's CCS adapter and there was one big reason I got it. I will share that with you now!

What A Tesla Model 3 Could Mean For You

By Jeremy Johnson on October 1, 2022 - 4:18PM

A Tesla Model 3 - even its base version - is an advanced electric and semi-autonomous vehicle. It's like driving a space ship. It is the most family friendly, cost effective, safe, and fuel-efficient vehicle on the market today.

Tesla AI Day - Big Reveals

By Jeremy Johnson on October 1, 2022 - 4:02PM

What do you get when you combine one of the world’s most innovative companies with cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology? Tesla AI Day, of course! Held yesterday, Tesla AI Day was a chance for the company to show off some of its latest AI-powered products and give attendees a glimpse into the future of how AI will be used in transportation and service. Here are some of the big reveals from the event!

Tesla Optimus Robot Presented At "AI Day"; To Reach Markets For Less Than $20,000

By Nicolas Caballero on October 1, 2022 - 10:52AM

Last night the "Tesla IA Day" event took place in Palo Alto, California, where the Austin EV manufacturer officially presented its advances and improvements in artificial intelligence and robotics, and where the general public was able to directly see a working prototype of Optimus, the humanoid robot with which Elon Musk wants to somehow alleviate many of the burdens of heavy or repetitive everyday tasks for human factory workers.

Toyota bZ3 Sedan To Challenge Tesla Model Y with a competitive price

Cheap Tesla Alternative: Toyota Wants To Score With a New Electric Sedan With a Competitive Price

By Armen Hareyan on October 1, 2022 - 9:33AM

Toyota is late with its electric cars, but the Japanese carmaker has promised to deliver more than the only model bZ4X so far. The next model in the bZ series is scheduled to start this year. It could become a real alternative for a Tesla. Toyota's challenge to Tesla? This electric car comes at a competitive price.

Black Tesla Model 3 with multimedia display showing maximum driving range

Wine Country Road Trip: 4 1/2 Year Old Tesla Model 3 Battery Range Test

By Justin Hart on October 1, 2022 - 3:29AM

My wife and I are taking a road trip to Walla Walla for some wicked fun in Washington wine country. We’re going all electric on this trip and meeting up with friends who are also driving their new EV for our first post-Covid getaway together. I’m intending to measure the real world, long distance freeway only range for my 4 and ½ year old EV.

2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle image courtesy of Mitsubishi

7-Passenger 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Starts At $41K

By John Goreham on September 30, 2022 - 1:16PM

Mitsubishi’s latest generation of the popular Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle starts at a surprisingly low price tag.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Cybertruck Will Be Waterproof And Serve As A Lifeboat

By Nicolas Caballero on September 30, 2022 - 1:01PM

In Coincidence with one of the worst floods in recent memory in parts of the United States, Elon Musk claimed that the Tesla Cybertruck will be waterproof and that it will be able to serve as a lifeboat in case of emergency.

Tesla Giga Berlin Doesn't Yet Have a Working Fire Alarm System, But Moving

By Armen Hareyan on September 30, 2022 - 10:15AM

Toyota RAV4's Younger Brother Has Been Updated and Is Now a Plug-in Hybrid

By Armen Hareyan on September 30, 2022 - 8:54AM

Toyota RAV4's young brother, Toyota Harrier just got some good news. The local RAV4-related SUV debuts electrified powertrain. Let's see what's under the hood.

As Sort Of Annual Tradition, Tesla Expects Frantic Deliveries By End Of 2022

By Nicolas Caballero on September 29, 2022 - 11:48AM

A leaked internal email has revealed that Tesla leadership expects a dizzying pace of deliveries during the last quarter of this year, while at the same time encourages all network workers to do their best to help with the tasks.

Tesla's Cybertruck Is Going to Surprise You

By Jeremy Johnson on September 28, 2022 - 5:38PM

Tesla's Cybertruck is going to surprise you. It will have a host of great features and there will possibly be a low end version for $39,900.

Model 3 RWD, With LFP Batteries, Is Most Efficient Car

By Jeremy Johnson on September 28, 2022 - 5:29PM

The Model 3 RWD, with LFP Batteries is the most efficient EV of 2022, according to the Department of Energy website.

A Fire At Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Last Monday As An Excuse To Stop Production

By Nicolas Caballero on September 28, 2022 - 2:13PM

A fire declared in the recycling section of the Tesla Gigafactory forced firefighters to work hard on its extinction. Although there were – luckily - no personal injuries or damages of great material value, several civil associations from the Brandenburg area are calling for a plant shutdown.

Sources on Tesla Giga Shanghai Production Capacity: "NOT YET!"

Fresh information on Tesla Giga Shanghai's that contradicts yesterday's reports

By Armen Hareyan on September 28, 2022 - 2:09PM

Toyota Corollas Converted Into Electric Pickup Trucks By Upcycle

By Armen Hareyan on September 28, 2022 - 9:42AM

An eco-responsible mechanical workshop in Summerside, Canada, has initiated a project to convert gas-powered Toyota Corolla sedans into compact, fully electric pickup trucks.

Hyundai and Kia electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle line up

Kia, Hyundai And Genesis To Build All U.S. Market EVs In Georgia

By Justin Hart on September 28, 2022 - 3:42AM

Kia, Hyundai and Genesis EVs are all going to be made at a new U.S. plant being built in Bryan County, Georgia, near the port of Savanna. This should allow the Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia and Genesis) to qualify for U.S. federal tax incentives on the electric vehicles produced from this new plant, eventually.

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