Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 109)

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.

Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 tire pressure label by John Goreham

One Winter Prep Item You Must Not Skip With An Electric Vehicle

By John Goreham on November 28, 2022 - 1:08PM

Preparing any car for winter is important, but with electric vehicles, setting the tire pressure is critical. Here’s why.

Image of Chevy Bolt charging in snow by John Goreham

3 Best Ways To Extend Electric Vehicle Range In Winter

By John Goreham on November 28, 2022 - 12:05PM

We run down the three easiest and most proven ways to maximize the range of your EV this winter.

Ford Bronco Sport in snow image by John Goreham

EV Myth Busted - Media Widely Covers Ford's Latest ICE Car Fire Recall

By John Goreham on November 28, 2022 - 11:04AM

EV owners often feel as if EVs are picked on for the fires their cars suffer. Here’s more proof that the mainstream, local, and automotive media do, in fact, cover ICE vehicle fires.

Chevy's Holiday Ad is all about Embracing the Future and Preserving the Past

By Mary Conway on November 27, 2022 - 8:05PM

At a time when the company can sell nearly every vehicle it builds, its ad features a 65 year old car and a brand new Blazer EV!

2023 - The Most Incredible Year Tesla Will Ever Have

By Jeremy Johnson on November 27, 2022 - 2:27PM

2023 is shaping up to be the most incredible year that Tesla will ever have and it's not even close. Here's why.

Tesla’s Head Of IR Says He “Didn’t Believe It's Possible To Make a 500-mile Truck” Days Ahead Of Deliveries

By Tinsae Aregay on November 26, 2022 - 7:46PM

5 years after the unveiling, Tesla is set to begin delivering the company's all-electric class 8 truck on December first. However, only days out until the start of deliveries, Tesla's head of Investor Relations, Martin Veicha says he "didn't believe it's possible to make a 500 mile, fully loaded Class 8 truck."

VW ID.4, Mustang MAch-E, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Prius Prime, and Kia Sorento PHEV

The Top 5 U.S. Plug-In Electric Vehicle Makers Might Surprise You, A Little

By Justin Hart on November 26, 2022 - 5:11PM

I’ve written up several predictions of which automotive brands will round out the top 5 plug-in electric sales spots (behind 1st place Tesla). Now that we are near the end of another year, we can pretty well see how those predictions turned out, but what does next year have in store for the U.S. plug-in electric vehicle market? Will the same 5 brands retain their lead spots next year too, or will we start to see some shifts?

Elon Musk - Will Make a Phone Only as a Last Resort

By Jeremy Johnson on November 25, 2022 - 6:14PM

Elon Musk said he will make a phone if there is no other option. Apple and Google should be careful not to remove Twitter from their phone app stores.

The 2022 Tesla Model Y - 3 Months Later

By Jeremy Johnson on November 25, 2022 - 5:57PM

Ryan and his wife Paige own a Tesla Model Y and share their experience with it after 3 months. You won't want to miss this if you're in the market for a Tesla Model Y.

Video Of A New Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Surfaces With Final Tweaks Ahead Of Production

By Tinsae Aregay on November 25, 2022 - 4:02PM

Since its unveiling back in 2019, Tesla has made several changes to the Cybertruck design. And today, thanks to a video of a new Cybertruck prototype that surfaced online, we can see all the final changes Tesla has made to the Cybertruck before the start of production.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Cybertruck: 1,5 Million Reservation Holders, Needs To Start Selling ASAP

By Nicolas Caballero on November 25, 2022 - 11:48AM

Given the increasing competition from traditional automakers, Tesla needs to recover the momentum created with the launch of the Cybertruck, after – long - three years without a new electric model on the market: the million and a half Cybertruck accumulated reservations should by all means work as a guarantee of business success.

What People Are Missing From the Tesla Cybertruck

By Jeremy Johnson on November 24, 2022 - 10:29PM

We have a video of some interesting findings on the Tesla Cybertruck that many people have probably missed.

Elon Musk Announces FSD Beta Is Available To All Teslas In North America In Time For Thanksgiving

By Tinsae Aregay on November 24, 2022 - 6:25PM

Tesla has decided to open the floodgates and allow any Tesla owner in North America who purchased the full self-driving option to download FSD Beta. Now hundreds of thousands of Tesla owners will have one more thing to be grateful for on thanksgiving.

The EVs We Might See From Kia After The EV9

By Justin Hart on November 24, 2022 - 3:43PM

The next electric vehicle (EV) Kia will launch in the U.S. will be the mid-sized EV9 SUV, which should go on sale in the latter half of 2023. But Kia is planning to launch other new EVs in the next 4 years too. What kinds of EVs should we expect to see from Kia over the next 4 years?

How You Can Help Name the All-New 2024 Electric Jeep Wagoneer

By Mary Conway on November 23, 2022 - 8:54PM

Jeep is holding a contest to name the new mid-size Wagoneer S BEV. The prize is a $40,000 vacation! You have to enter quickly.

Tesla Shares Surge 8% Following Reports Elon Musk Is Eying South Korea For Tesla’s Next Gigafactory

By Tinsae Aregay on November 23, 2022 - 6:18PM

Citing a conversation that Elon Musk had with the South Korean president, today Reuters came out with a report claiming that Tesla has picked the east Asian country as one of its top candidates for the EV maker's next gigafactory. This new sent Tesla share surging rising by 8% in a single trading day.

Tesla Megapack: Largest Backup Battery System In Europe Has Just Been Activated

By Nicolas Caballero on November 23, 2022 - 4:58PM

A few hours ago a new stationary battery installation was connected to the grid: a facility located in the British town of Cottingham, near Hull, which uses Tesla batteries in the largest project of its kind launched so far in Europe.

Hyundai Ioniq 6, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, and Ford F-150 Lighting EVs

How Fast Is The US Auto Market Going To Switch To Electrified Vehicles?

By Justin Hart on November 23, 2022 - 4:25AM

The other day I shared a nice lunch and conversation with an older stranger at a winery. We talked about wine, the stories behind each bottle and label, and after a while the conversation turned to electrified vehicles. He was very interested to hear about my experiences and thoughts as he was considering purchasing his first EV or plug-in hybrid for himself, or possibly for his wife.

2022 AMG EQS Review: Single Thing That Made a Female Friend Like This Vehicle

By Armen Hareyan on November 22, 2022 - 9:15PM

Mercedes-Benz launched its first true electric vehicle in 2022 with the EQS. Now AMG is using it to make its own performance version: the 2022 AMG EQS sedan. This is the review of our week-long test drive of the AMG EQS EV, which tremendously impressed us.

If Tesla Lowers Prices, What Will Happen?

By Jeremy Johnson on November 22, 2022 - 4:15PM

Tesla could lower prices, even in China, and still make huge margins and profits. How would this work?

In the First Half Of The Quarter, Tesla China Hits a New Record Delivering 55K Vehicles Domestically

By Tinsae Aregay on November 22, 2022 - 4:02PM

Tesla China has reached a new domestic delivery record selling 55,100 vehicles between October 1 and November 21. This number significantly outperforms the previous record for a similar timeframe which stood at 43,000 vehicles.

Tesla Plunges to Two Year Low - Is This the Bottom?

By Jeremy Johnson on November 22, 2022 - 3:54PM

Tesla has plunged to two year lows, creating what may be a great buying opportunity. Is there anything that could surge Tesla higher? We see one thing that most people aren't thinking about.

University Of Cambridge Team Discovers Why EV Batteries Degrade; Tesla, Other Automakers Grateful

By Nicolas Caballero on November 22, 2022 - 3:36PM

An investigation from the University of Cambridge has found the reason why electric car batteries lose efficiency and degrade throughout their lifecycle; very good news for Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes Benz, GM, NIO, Kia, and many other EV manufacturers, as they will be able use the findings to improve existing technologies in a critical area.

Tesla Earning 8 Times More Than Toyota Per Car Sold, With Sales 6 Times Lower

By Nicolas Caballero on November 21, 2022 - 3:35PM

Toyota is the undisputed leader in terms of automobile production worldwide, that is, legacy - ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars, while Tesla is by all means the world leader in terms of BEV (Battery Electric Cars) or “pure” EVs; there are big differences between the two giants in terms of profit margins, though.

After Years Of Pleading With Elon Musk Tesla Owners Are Finally Getting Apple Music In Their Vehicles

By Tinsae Aregay on November 21, 2022 - 2:02PM

For years Tesla owners have been asking Elon Musk to bring Apple Music to the company's vehicles. And today their pleas have been answered as Model S with developer software on display at the Peterson Automotive Museum has been spotted with Apple Music installed.

Dominos Builds Fleet of Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on November 21, 2022 - 8:29AM

Extra cheese, hold the emissions, please.

2023 Cadillac LYRIQ EV is Finalist for 2023 NAIAS Utility of the Year

Cadillac's Stunning 2023 LYRIQ EV is Finalist for 2023 NAIAS Utility of the Year

By Mary Conway on November 20, 2022 - 9:52PM

Nominees were announced at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show. Winners will be announced in January, in Detroit, even though the North American International Auto Show is scheduled for later in 2023. Electric vehicles like the LYRIQ dominate the list of potential award winners.

Release Note For Tesla FSD Beta V11 Which Will Bring Vector Space To Highways Now Shared Online

By Tinsae Aregay on November 20, 2022 - 6:18AM

Tesla is currently in the initial stages of rolling out FSD Beta V11 which is the company's next iteration of autopilot software. FSD Beta V11 is expected to bring vector spaces and use of all 8 cameras to highway driving. Currently, we have yet to see FSD Beta V11 out in the world however, until then we have gotten V11's release note with a list of all the improvements coming with the new software.

Tesla Powerwall Has A Direct Competitor: Amptricity Presented Residential Battery With Solid Electrolyte

By Nicolas Caballero on November 19, 2022 - 6:14PM

Amptricity just confirmed today that it will start sales of its first home battery model, equipped with solid electrolyte cells; an alternative that stands out for its safety features, but also for a guarantee that basically lasts 25 years. Will it be able to compete with the Tesla Powerwall?

Interesting Reveals From Owning a Model 3 After 3 Months

By Jeremy Johnson on November 19, 2022 - 6:07PM

I've had my 2022 Model 3 RWD for 3 months now and put 4,000 miles on it. I've driven it in hot and now cold weather. Here are some interesting reveals.

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