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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 129)

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 Mary Conway on June 1, 2022 - 10:17PM
Jeep vehicles have played roles in recent Jurassic Park movies. New ad imagines dinosaur as family pet.
By Mary Conway on June 1, 2022 - 8:22PM
Buick showcases the new face and logo for future Buick models. Buick plans a new Electra EV SUV by 2024.
By Justin Hart on June 1, 2022 - 3:45PM
I recently saw some spy shots of a camouflaged Kia EV9 out and about in the real world, which is exciting news. It made me think: what if I had the opportunity to take a road trip in an all electric EV9? How would it be different from the same road trip in a 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), the closest electrified vehicle Kia currently sells to the EV9?
By Carl Malek on June 1, 2022 - 3:29PM
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is the third act in GM's Ultium fueled assault on the EV market. While the Cadillac Lyriq and the Hummer EV pickup were designed to appeal to wealthier clientele, the Silverado will be the first to target mainstream buyers and it appears that the truck has already made a good first impression with commercial buyers.
By Nicolas Caballero on June 1, 2022 - 11:19AM
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, the whole world started to witness a curious trend: manufacturers selling fewer cars, but actually making more money. Supply chain problems basically caused that, as a consequence, there are fewer cars on the market, and those actually available are more expensive. Due to excess demand, traditional discounts have been mostly suppressed and - as experienced by every automaker - competition has been reduced.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 1, 2022 - 9:29AM
Since the 2020 elections relations between Elon Musk and the Democratic party have been anything but smooth. And now Musk says even though he is hesitant to admit it, former President Donald Trump was better for Tesla & SpaceX than Joe Biden.
By John Goreham on June 1, 2022 - 9:16AM
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an all-new trim targeted to outdoor enthusiasts. We break down what makes this new trim exciting for those who venture past the end of the pavement.
By Jeremy Johnson on June 1, 2022 - 1:50AM
Tesla is experiencing some growing pains for exponential growth, particularly with the Giga Shanghai lockdowns and the supply chain issues and cost of lithium and other raw materials. Let's look at what Tesla Daily has to say about all this.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 31, 2022 - 7:48PM
Today Elon Musk has confirmed the new 50% more powerful, 9000-ton Giga Press, which will finish assembly in 2 weeks, will be used to build the Cybertruck's body.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 31, 2022 - 12:56AM
Elon Musk has doubled down on his standoff with the Indian government saying, Tesla will not build a factory in the country unless it is first allowed to sell & service its cars.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 31, 2022 - 12:06AM
The Tesla Model 3 standard range is Tesla's cheapest car. We have someone who has the truth about owning it after a year and let's see what they had to say about it.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 30, 2022 - 3:11PM
The Fortune 500 lists the companies that have generated the most revenue for an entire year. On this exclusive list Tesla scaled up 35 positions in 2021, and clearly aspires to continue rising in 2022.
By John Goreham on May 30, 2022 - 2:15PM
Elon Musk has been amping up his feuds with one political party’s politicians. Will activist shoppers avoid buying the best EVs made in America?
By John Goreham on May 30, 2022 - 1:31PM
Automakers cannot get enough of Star Wars marketing tie-ins. Here’s what Obi-Wan and Volkswagen have in common.
By Harutiun Hareyan on May 30, 2022 - 10:31AM
Toyota and Stellantis yesterday announced a new partnership in which they plan to manufacture and sell electric vans. Let's see who may be the potential customers and buyers of Toyota's new electric van.
By John Goreham on May 30, 2022 - 9:11AM
Toyota and Stellantis of Europe are partnering on a commercial van that could give existing suppliers some competition.
By James Walker on May 29, 2022 - 5:03PM
Lucid's latest Tech Talk video delves deep into the Air's ingenious uses of space and gives us never-before-seen insight into its design.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 29, 2022 - 4:06PM
In its latest software update Tesla included important information related to the opening of Superchargers to other electric cars: waiting times to start charging, along with other very interesting news.
By James Walker on May 29, 2022 - 2:18PM
Lucid's VP of Manufacturing will work elsewhere in the company as sluggish production plagues the EV manufacturer.
By Mary Conway on May 28, 2022 - 11:00PM
High school students were asked to design a potential Chrysler EV for this year's Drive For Design competition. We have the winning sketches.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 28, 2022 - 9:17PM
Jordan, from Out of Spec Reviews, got close to Giga Texas and with a drone to give us an update on the 4680 Model Y at Giga Texas as well are more details about Tesla's largest giga factory. Let's see what he found out.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 28, 2022 - 8:38PM
If you have a non Tesla vehicle, you can still charge your car at a Tesla super charger. Let's watch the owner of a BMW charge his car at a Tesla super charger and see what his experience was like.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 28, 2022 - 2:38PM
Last month through leaked text messages between Bill Gates and Elon Musk we learned that the former Microsft CEO has a massive $500 million short position in Tesla. And now Musk says Gates' Tesla short position has grown to $1.5 to $2 billion and revealed that it gives him trust issues.
By Carl Malek on May 28, 2022 - 11:51AM
The global EV market is rapidly becoming a very competitive segment for automakers. However, it appears that the Chinese sector is flipping the script with the established players falling behind local firms.
By James Walker on May 28, 2022 - 9:45AM
More than a thousand Lucid Airs included in the recall concerning the EV's Glass Cockpit instrument panel.
By Justin Hart on May 28, 2022 - 3:02AM
After wrapping up roughly a week of vacation on the Oregon Coast, we head out from Rockaway Beach with a full battery charge and just over ¼ tank of gasoline. A few miles later, at our first gas stop so far, our Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) has achieved about the same fuel efficiency as a Toyota Prius even at 1,500 pounds heavier and with a significantly larger footprint.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 27, 2022 - 6:00PM
Tesla FSD v11 is running in shadow mode on Tesla vehicles. This version will combine auto pilot and auto steer on city streets - the one stack to rule them all. Let's go over why this is significant from Dr. Know-it-all.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 27, 2022 - 12:23PM
The Democratic party and Elon Musk have been going through a rough patch as of late. And now, in response to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's decision to replace her Tesla Model 3 with a union-built EV, Musk has responded by insinuating she is a puppet for unions.
By John Goreham on May 27, 2022 - 9:36AM
We drive and review the all-new Kia EV6, and find that the newest battery electric vehicle from Kia has broad appeal.