Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 130)

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.

Tesla has a $40 Trillion Opportunity

By Jeremy Johnson on April 16, 2022 - 12:00AM

Tesla has a $40 Trillion Opportunity, according to some research from Morgan Stanley. This goes well beyond the EV business for Tesla and we'll go over what their research says now.

Ford Readies for launch of the F-150 Lightning EV pickup

Ford Readies For Launch Of F-150 Lightning ‘Job 1' On April 26

By Marc Stern on April 15, 2022 - 5:26PM

Although it has seemed to take forever, the impending launch of the Ford F-150 Lightning has been rather quick. As recently as two years ago, the automaker was still teasing the pickup's launch and now it is scheduled for April 26.

Tesla Roadster Reservations Open Again, Including Europe: Good Sign

By Nicolas Caballero on April 15, 2022 - 4:21PM

During the Giga Texas opening event Elon Musk stated that the new Tesla Roadster would rise from the projects put in the fridge, and that it would finally arrive on the market in 2023; an almost traditional announcement that is made at each Tesla event ever since the first presentation of the sports car.

Elon Musk Makes Offer To Buy All of Twitter

By Jeremy Johnson on April 15, 2022 - 1:31PM

Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter at $54.20 per share, which is about 15% higher than the current share price. Let's go over why Elon Musk is doing this.

ARK Invest’s New Research Gives Tesla A 2026 Bull Case Valuation Of 6.7 Trillion Dollars

By Tinsae Aregay on April 15, 2022 - 9:50AM

ARK Invest has released a new Tesla research. In this new model, ARK says Tesla can reach $4,600 per share by 2026. However, this is ARK's base case scenario, in the firm's bull case, ARK says Tesla can reach more than $5,800 per share or a $6.7 trillion market cap.

Kia NYIAS: More Details About the 2023 Niro Model Line

By Justin Hart on April 15, 2022 - 4:11AM

Earlier this week, Kia unveiled its 2023 Kia Niro lineup, including hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric (EV) versions at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). With the unveiling also came some additional details about the new models that will go on sale this summer.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing

Subaru Solterra Pricing (Japan) And A New Trim Not Coming To The U.S.

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2022 - 3:16PM

Subaru announced the 2023 Solterra EV pricing (Japan) and a new trim level unavailable for U.S. customers.

Image showing a grey Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance parked in front of a rocky hill in the desert

Lucid Announces Air Grand Touring Performance With 1000+ Horsepower

By James Walker on April 14, 2022 - 2:13PM

Grand Touring Performance variant arrives to meet demand for a huge-horsepower EV started by the Air Dream Edition.

Tesla Explains Why The Refreshed Model Y Only Has A 279 Mile Range Despite 4680 Cells & Structural Pack

By Tinsae Aregay on April 14, 2022 - 5:42AM

Tesla has finally given an explanation on why the refreshed Model Y only has a 279-mile range despite sporting the revolutionary 4680 cells and a structural battery pack.

Is This Tesla's Leaked Product Road Map?

By Jeremy Johnson on April 13, 2022 - 10:03PM

We have a Twitter post with someone claiming they have a leaked Tesla product road map. It's tough to say if this is real or not, however, in it is the Tesla Cyber Bus, and that is a product worth talking about.

Tesla Model Y With 4680 Battery Cells Already Circulating In The US

By Nicolas Caballero on April 13, 2022 - 6:23PM

Tesla has already delivered the first Model Y units with 4680 battery cells manufactured at the Giga Factory in Austin, Texas; some of its lucky owners didn't want to miss the event in order to tell about them on social media.

Tesla's New Standard Range Model Y Vehicle Will Have Huge Margins

By Jeremy Johnson on April 13, 2022 - 11:09AM

Tesla is beginning production of a standard range Model Y from Giga Texas. This vehicle is eventually going to have huge margins - as high as 35% or more, once Tesla reaches volume production.

2024 Subaru Forester, next-generation Forester, Forester EV

New-Generation Forester Could Be Subaru's Next Model To Go Electric

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2022 - 6:15AM

With Subaru stepping up its electric model time frame, will customers see a next-generation 2024 Forester all-electric compact SUV? See why Forester could be Subaru's next new EV.

GM Tries to Guarantee its Battery Supplies During Push for More EVs like the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

By Mary Conway on April 12, 2022 - 9:39PM

GM inks a new deal to acquire one of the rare metals needed for batteries. COVID has caused a multitude of problems with the supply chain just as most major automakers are scrambling to increase EV output!

Elon Musk's Surprising Tweet About Lithium Mining May Create Panic

By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2022 - 11:59AM

Tesla Hints At Price Increase For The Roadster After Making $250M Just From Reservations

By Tinsae Aregay on April 11, 2022 - 7:39PM

In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has removed all pricing information for the Roadster. This hints at an upcoming price increase. The EV maker has also sold out of the Founders Series Roadster after making $250 million from reservations.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Cybertruck At Cyber Rodeo In Austin, Some Secrets Revealed

By Nicolas Caballero on April 11, 2022 - 6:50PM

A big rodeo party for the inauguration of Tesla Giga-Texas led to the discovery of new details about the Cybertruck, the long awaited Tesla electric pick-up.

Tesla China Sells 65.8K Vehicles In March Despite Giga Shanghai Shutdown

By Tinsae Aregay on April 11, 2022 - 5:17PM

Tesla China has just posted its second-highest monthly delivery number in March producing and selling 65,814 vehicles. This number is even more impressive when we take into account Shanghai, the location for Tesla's only China factory has been experiencing lockdowns due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Mazda MX-30 side door image by John Goreham

Mazda MX-30’s Odd Side Doors Score Perfect 5’s On Crash Test

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 5:15PM

The new Mazda MX-30 battery-electric vehicle has achieved a very good score on government crash testing, despite a door design that had some wondering if they were unsafe.

2022 Kia Sorento PHEV in the forest near Bend, OR

Kia PHEV Road Trip: the Perks and the Jerks

By Justin Hart on April 11, 2022 - 4:23PM

Owning a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) comes with some special perks including the ability to utilize two forms of fuel, one of which is sometimes available for free and allows the blissful experience of all electric driving. We just spent a week at a resort on the Deschutes River near Bend, Oregon which also offered the luxury of free 240V charging.

Study Data Has Great News For Chevy Bolt’s Coming Market Return

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 4:18PM

The Chevy Bolt has been out of the marketplace for a long time with a battery fire recall stopping sales. One study proves that this model is going to come back strong.

Kia Leads In UK Market Thanks To Strong EV Sales

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 3:55PM

Kia leads in the United Kingdon’s vehicle market. Here are some interesting facts.

XC60 T8 Recharge image courtesy of Volvo.

Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription Plug-in Hybrid - A Better Tesla Model Y Alternative

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 12:35PM

The 2022 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge now has more range. It makes this a viable BEV competitor in a green vehicle market begging for a true luxury crossover.

Giga Shanghai Still Shut Down For Production

By Jeremy Johnson on April 11, 2022 - 10:59AM

Giga Shanghai has been shut down for a couple weeks now and could be shut down longer. How much production will Tesla lose each day Giga Shanghai is shut down and how much would it lose it it was shut down for the entire month of April? We'll answer that now.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Is Subaru Fast-or Slow-Tracking EVs? New Electric Division Gives A Clue

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2022 - 10:55AM

Subaru announced a new electrified manufacturing and engineering division. Will the automaker move quicker toward an all-electric lineup of next-generation Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other models?

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Go Into Sustainable Lithium Mining At Scale

By Tinsae Aregay on April 11, 2022 - 8:33AM

In the past 2 years, prices of lithium have gone up 11 folds. Following this, Tesla CEO Elon Musk now is saying the EV maker is considering entering the lithium mining and extraction business at scale. Musk also added Tesla has pioneered a sustainable process of lithium mining.

Sandy Munro Shares His Reaction to Tesla's Cyber Rodeo

By Jeremy Johnson on April 10, 2022 - 3:00PM

Sandy Munro had some things to say at Tesla's Cyber Rodeo event, mostly how great the engineering was and that nobody is going to be able to catch up. Let's go over it now.

People Get So Many Things Wrong About Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on April 10, 2022 - 2:24PM

There are many things that people get wrong about Tesla, ranging from that Tesla is just a car company to that Tesla energy is never going to be a significant portion of the business. Let's go over a few misconceptions about Tesla now.

Kia News Roundup: Week of 4/3

By Justin Hart on April 9, 2022 - 2:27PM

Kia had a number of announcements this week that those interested in the brand, or in “eco friendly” small and compact SUVs, or even in larger SUVs that aren’t quite as eco-friendly, may be excited about. Here’s three of the most significant announcements this week.

Tesla Giga Texas Grand Opening: New Model and Cybertruck, Roadster, Semi Production Update

By Nicolas Caballero on April 9, 2022 - 12:49PM

Last Thursday was the official inauguration of the new Tesla Giga-factory in Texas; a huge event with the usual paraphernalia, social media frenzy and fireworks included, which also brought a number of interesting news.

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