Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 134)

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 showing an artist's impression of the Lidar on the front of a Lucid Air

Lucid Q1 Earnings: Outstanding News For LCID Investors

By James Walker on May 5, 2022 - 7:05PM

Lucid's Q1 earnings call gave us great news for LCID investors. Here's a rundown of everything discussed and what it means for the company.

Tesla Stock Tumbles Following Reports Elon Musk Is Planning To Become Twitter CEO

By Tinsae Aregay on May 5, 2022 - 3:51PM

Tesla's stock price has fallen down by more than 9 percent following a CNBC report that Elon Musk is planning to take over Twitter's CEO position. Today's price action has decreased Tesla's market cap by more than $90 billion.

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Test Drivers Can Now Sleep Under The Stars

By Tom Bennett on May 5, 2022 - 3:31PM

Are you the type that loves to venture off the beaten path, but still prefers the finer things in life? How does a road trip through Germany in a Porsche Taycan sound?

Tesla to purchase new land at Giga Berlin for expansion

Tesla Giga Berlin Wants To Buy New Massive Land in Grünheide

By Armen Hareyan on May 5, 2022 - 9:03AM

Tesla Giga Berlin wants to buy massive amounts of land in Grünheide. The purchase price is unclear. The municipality of Grunheide, where Tesla Giga Berlin is located, must agree and we have the date for the new construction start. I am also going to tell you what this purchase suggests about Tesla's new plans.

Tesla Giga Shanghai Is Expanding - New Run Rate Estimates

By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2022 - 6:30PM

With Tesla Giga Shanghai expanding, what will the new run rate be? How long will it take to get there? Is Tesla going to do any partnerships to help with batteries and production? Let's find out.

The Lucid Motors Catalyst No One Is Talking About

By Anthony Donati on May 4, 2022 - 4:42PM

There is a huge catalyst that could push $LCID up very soon. There is definitely a ton of upside within this company. Why is no one talking about this huge catalyst for Lucid Motors?

Tesla To Open New Factory in China To Produce 450,000 Additional EVs A Year

By Nicolas Caballero on May 4, 2022 - 4:23PM

In a letter sent to the local government in Shanghai, Tesla thanked for the support provided and at the same time started talks about the future of the company in Chinese territory.

Porsche Appears Poised To Reduce The Weight Of The Taycan

By Tom Bennett on May 4, 2022 - 10:24AM

Porsche Taycan buyers may not have to choose between range and handling after all. Porsche’s latest investment in battery technology company Group14 Technologies means their EV batteries will soon offer better performance in a smaller, lighter package.

Image showing a partially painted full-scale clay model of the Lucid Air sitting on very cool solid steel wheels.

Lucid's Design Studio Is A Departmental Melting Pot

By James Walker on May 4, 2022 - 9:35AM

Lucid's design philosophy brings often-conflicting departments into the same space to foster collaboration and streamline the design process.

Tesla's Fremont Factory Running at 10-20% More Capacity Securing The Q2

By Armen Hareyan on May 4, 2022 - 9:13AM

How Tesla charging increases monthly electric bill

How Much Does Your Electric Bill Go Up With a Tesla Model Y?

By Armen Hareyan on May 4, 2022 - 8:46AM

How much your Tesla's electric bill will cost you per month depends on your location. Electricity pricing trends can impact how much your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y will add to your electric bill - and those prices can vary from by electricity company.

The Reasons Tesla Model S Owners Are Switching To The Porsche Taycan

By Tom Bennett on May 3, 2022 - 3:20PM

No longer the only game in town, some owners of the Tesla Model S are jumping ship and joining the legions of Porsche Taycan fans.

2022 Kia Niro PHEV and 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV, multiple angles

Kia PHEV Q1 Deliveries for the North American Market (Estimated)

By Justin Hart on May 3, 2022 - 11:40AM

The Korea Herald recently reported Q1 “eco-friendly” car exports for Kia and Hyundai. As far as I can tell most (but not all) of Kia’s new plug-in vehicles exported outside of South Korea are destined for either Europe or North America. At least some percentage goes to other parts of the world (Australia, for example). What I want to know is: how many plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) is Kia delivering in North America?

What Is Taking Tesla FSD So Long?

By Jeremy Johnson on May 3, 2022 - 10:36AM

FSD (full self-driving) is going to take a while to be solved. It's hard to predict and some say that by the end of 2022, that FSD will be better than the average human. Let's see why it's so hard to predict FSD according to Dr. Know-it-all Knows it all.

Honda Dropping Affordable Hybrid Model At Worst Possible Time - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on May 3, 2022 - 9:53AM

It may seem crazy, but Honda is quitting on the Insight Hybrid as gas prices surge. Here’s the full plan.

Tesla Giga Shanghai Production at 80% Now - But no Europe Shipment Yet

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2022 - 7:16PM

The New Lincoln Corsair PHEV: Luxury Hybrid With Great Mileage

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2022 - 5:59PM

The more luxurious Lincoln is now also available in plug-in hybrid format. The new Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring has arrived in dealerships and impresses the driver in many ways.

Porsche Taycan Real-World Range - Which battery do you really want?

By Tom Bennett on May 2, 2022 - 5:09PM

As more and more high-performance car buyers warm up to the idea of purchasing performance-oriented EVs, Porsche is seeing the Taycan’s popularity increase. With more than one battery option, which one should you buy?

F-150 Lightning Delivers More Range And Power For Its Customers

By Marc Stern on May 2, 2022 - 3:55PM

Ford F-150 Lightning customers will receive a bonus when they take delivery of their electric pickups. The Lightnings will given them more power and more range than they had expected. It is an unexpected bonus from Ford which is now the leader in electric pickups.

Image showing the white Lucid Air Dream Edition Range used by Edmunds in its testing.

Lucid Air Is The First EV To Surpass 500 Miles In Edmunds Testing

By James Walker on May 2, 2022 - 1:37PM

The Lucid Air underwent testing at the Edmunds private test track and out in the real world to smash the previous range record.

Tesla Lowers Charger Prices, After Removing Portable Chargers From Standard Equipment

By Nicolas Caballero on May 2, 2022 - 1:14PM

Tesla's controversial decision to eliminate the portable chargers from the standard equipment of its electric cars led it to reduce the price of both the portable and the wall charger, which is now one of the cheapest on the market.

Tesla Accidentally Reveals 387KW Next-gen Supercharger Speed

By Tinsae Aregay on May 2, 2022 - 1:03PM

Tesla's V3 superchargers are currently capped at 250KW. However, a recent glitch in Tesla's mobile app briefly showed a max charging speed of 387KW suggesting the EV maker might be preparing to launch V4 superchargers.

Lucid Motors Has Signed A Couple Huge Partnerships

By Anthony Donati on May 2, 2022 - 12:28PM

Lucid Motors is beginning to really expand in more ways than one. With Partnerships, deals, opening more studios, and receiving huge orders. Is this the beginning of the Lucid Motors inflection point? What $LCID investors should know

The Truth of the Model Y After 2 Years

By Jeremy Johnson on May 2, 2022 - 11:18AM

We have an owner of a 2 year old Model Y who gives his experience after his two years of ownership. This is good for anyone thinking about buying a Tesla Model Y.

Ford LIghtning Buyers May Have Resale Ban

Lightning Customers May Be Forced To Sign A One-Year Resales Ban

By Marc Stern on May 1, 2022 - 7:49PM

With the start of LIghtning production, Ford is worried that there might be folks who jump in and try to jack up prices for new Lightnings by buying them at MSRP and then jacking the price. Customers for the new electric pickup may be forced to sign a one-year resale ban. It isn't unprecedented.

Image showing an artist's impression of three Canoo LVs transporting astronauts to the Kennedy Space Center launch pad.

NASA Selects Canoo To Build Ground Transport For Its Next Lunar Mission

By James Walker on May 1, 2022 - 2:51PM

Canoo's forward-control Lifestyle Vehicle will carry the crew of NASA's Artemis One to the launch pad for humanity's first Moon mission in over 50 years.

The Market is Wrong About Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on May 1, 2022 - 12:22PM

The market is wrong about Tesla and disruptive innovation in general. Let's see what Cathie Wood from ARK Invest has to say about that.

Tesla Needs the Boring Company for FSD and Robotaxi

By Jeremy Johnson on May 1, 2022 - 11:59AM

Tesla is going to succeed one day with FSD and autonomous vehicles. When this happens, the roads are going to get more congested as more people want to utilize this. Here's why The Boring Company will be essential to Tesla's FSD success.

Front right view of the angular new Gen 3 Formula E car.

Formula E's Gen 3 Car Shows The Future Of EV Efficiency

By James Walker on May 1, 2022 - 11:48AM

Formula E's new cars promise incredible efficiency and ultra-fast charging speeds paving the way for the future of electric vehicles.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV, Subaru EV pickup

The Only Decision Now Is The New Subaru Braterra EV Pickup Color You Want

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2022 - 6:55AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV is coming this year, but Subaru needs a Braterra pickup. Check out a new rendering and why Subaru needs to build it.

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