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.

Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E

Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 both Outsold Ford Mustang Mach-E in February

By Justin Hart on March 22, 2022 - 3:11PM

In the short time that Kia’s EV6 has been on sale in the U.S. (since early February), it is already outselling the best selling non-Tesla EV from 2021, the Ford Mustang Mach-E. To be clear, that is for only a single month of sales, so far. But Kia’s EV6 isn’t the only Korean EV outselling Ford, Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 also outsold the Mustang Mach-E last month. Note, February was only the second month the Ioniq 5 was on sale in the U.S.

Tesla Giga Berlin Delivers First Model Y Units

By Nicolas Caballero on March 22, 2022 - 2:33PM

As we announced in an article yesterday, Tesla today (March 22) opened a new chapter in its growth phase by starting production at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany: an event of enormous importance that finally gives the green light to its European production.

The All-New 2023 LYRIQ EV is Critical for the Future of Cadillac

By Mary Conway on March 21, 2022 - 10:11PM

The first 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ EVs are rolling off the line in Spring Hill, Tennessee. We look at why the luxury SUV is so important for Cadillac.

Image of a white Lucid Air parked on a hilltop at sunset.

Lucid Motors May Have To Raise Prices On Future Models

By James Walker on March 21, 2022 - 6:21PM

With the pandemic, a war, and components shortages galore putting pressure on Lucid since day one of production it's almost surprising this is the first we're hearing of increased prices. However, Lucid's long-term outlook remains positive. Here's why.

At Last: Tesla Giga Berlin Model Y To Begin Deliveries Tomorrow, March 22

By Nicolas Caballero on March 21, 2022 - 2:45PM

Tesla wanted to build its Gigafactory plant in Germany in record time. Something that in fact was actually achieved; but then a plethora of bureaucratic problems delayed the initial plans to start production in the summer of 2021. Now Tesla has indicated that once all the permits are received, it hopes to start delivering the first units tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22.

Tesla Model Y with surfboard image courtesy of Tesla

Tesla Raises Model Y Prices Twice In One Week

By John Goreham on March 21, 2022 - 10:50AM

Tesla’s very active market adjustment plan is now changing prices as often as twice per week.

Giga Berlin Gets Operating Permit - First Deliveries 1 Day Away

By Jeremy Johnson on March 21, 2022 - 10:50AM

Giga Berlin, Tesla's German gigafactory has recently received its final permit signaling production and the ability to deliver cars to customers. This is an exciting event that has been many months in the waiting!

Tesla May Be Adding a New Color Model Y To Giga Texas

By Armen Hareyan on March 21, 2022 - 8:52AM

The Only Way the New Model Y from Giga Texas is LFP

By Jeremy Johnson on March 20, 2022 - 4:57PM

There has been a lot of news lately about the 279 mile range from Giga Texas and its new EPA filing. We think that this vehicle could use LFP batteries as a standard range Model Y - but only if one condition is true. We'll talk about it below.

Volvo Shows Off Its Idea Of an Electric Vehicle Garage - Images

By John Goreham on March 20, 2022 - 11:33AM

This week, Volvo released some images that show its vision of what a typical home with an electric vehicle might look like. We report Volvo’s thoughts and show the images the company offered.

Tesla Giga Berlin Receives Operating Permit, Clearing Production

By Armen Hareyan on March 19, 2022 - 5:03PM

Kia February Sales up Almost 25 Percent in Europe

By Justin Hart on March 19, 2022 - 1:31PM

Kia has had another strong sales month in Europe, seeing year over year growth for the month of February of 24.8%. Kia’s corporate sibling, Hyundai, also saw a healthy increase in European market sales of 25.5%.

Kia EV6 Finalist for World Car of the Year Award

By Justin Hart on March 18, 2022 - 7:37PM

The Kia EV6, along with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E, is a finalist for the prestigious World Car of the Year Award. This is not the first time an EV will win the award, but it is perhaps most interesting that the three finalists are all electric vehicles (as this may be the first time this has happened).

Tesla's Secret Master Plans Are About to Have a Part 3

By Jeremy Johnson on March 18, 2022 - 5:40PM

Elon Musk is working on Tesla secret master plan part 3 and many are wondering what it is going to include. We think artificial intelligence will be a central theme in this master plan, along with a way for others to make money utilizing this artificial intelligence.

Tesla Software Will Measure Environmental Conditions: More Precise Data For Better Range Calculations

By Nicolas Caballero on March 18, 2022 - 4:40PM

A new Tesla software update brings an improvement in the estimation of range and consumption by taking into account environmental factors such as wind, air quality and even ambient humidity.

Tesla Shows a Sea of Giga Texas Model Ys with Black-Blue Transition

By Armen Hareyan on March 17, 2022 - 9:23PM

What New Vehicle is Tesla Making?

By Jeremy Johnson on March 17, 2022 - 8:48PM

Tesla is no longer covering the vehicles in Giga Texas it is making and we can see some features of these vehicles that give clues to what kind of Model Y Tesla may be making.

Smart Traffic Lights and Elon Musk

By Jeremy Johnson on March 16, 2022 - 6:03PM

Derq, a company focused on smart traffic and pedestrian technology may be able to satisfy what Elon Musk Tweeted about recently - to create a more efficient and safer flow of traffic and people. After some investigation into Derq, here's what I found.

Tesla Vision Coming To European Model 3 and Model Y In Q2: Goodbye Radars

By Nicolas Caballero on March 16, 2022 - 3:38PM

Tesla says goodbye to radars in its cars and entrusts everything to camera and sensor technology, which will arrive in European models by Q2, 2022.

Ford Puma Leads Automaker's European Sales

Ford Europe To Add Seven All-Electric, Connected Vehicles By 2024

By Marc Stern on March 16, 2022 - 2:28PM

Ford announced this week that its European fleet will be electric by the middle of the decade. The move, which has started in America, will continue with at least seven new vehicles in the next few years.

Tesla Displays Hundreds of New Model Ys at Giga Berlin With New Perspective

By Armen Hareyan on March 16, 2022 - 9:51AM

Tesla With Significant Price Increases Due To Inflation

By Jeremy Johnson on March 15, 2022 - 8:22PM

Tesla just increased the price of ALL their vehicles from a few thousand dollars to over ten thousand dollars. These are major increases and could shock the market.

Volvo supplied image of ChargePoint charger at Starbucks.

Volvo Owners May Soon Be In For a Special Treat At Starbucks

By John Goreham on March 15, 2022 - 5:53PM

Starbucks is an ideal location at which to charge an electric vehicle. If your EV is a Volvo, you may be in for some free juice.

Lucid Motors Vehicles Take First Through Sixth On This List Of The Top 150 Electric Vehicles By Range

By James Walker on March 15, 2022 - 3:37PM

Global data gathering and analysis firm Dewesoft ranked 150 electric vehicles from around the world, and different versions of the Lucid Air took the top six spots. Find out where rivals from Tesla, Mercedes, and Porsche ranked here.

Tesla Sales Soar In US Regions Due To Gasoline Rise

By Nicolas Caballero on March 15, 2022 - 3:19PM

Tesla is experiencing a huge increase in sales in some areas of the United States; numbers that have grown well beyond usual, clearly due to the increase in the price of gasoline in recent weeks.

GMC And Hummer Team Up For All-In Documentary On Hummer EV

By Carl Malek on March 15, 2022 - 1:40PM

Ever wondered what happened when the Hummer EV was being developed and tested? With the Hummer EV just now beginning to roll out into dealerships, GMC and A+E networks have released a new documentary highlighting the early years of Hummer development and what led to one of the most revolutionary EV offerings ever made.

Image of Tesla maintenance area by John Goreham.

If EV Maintenence Is So Cheap Why Isn’t It Included By Manufacturers?

By John Goreham on March 15, 2022 - 1:23PM

We explore the question - Why don’t manufacturers include lifetime maintenance on electric vehicles? Maybe you can answer.

Study Highlights Disconnect Between Pricey EVs and Real Shopper Expectations

By John Goreham on March 15, 2022 - 11:16AM

The automotive press adores high-priced electric vehicles. This study reveals why most EVs are way outside the range that most buyers can afford to spend.

Toyota RAV4 Prime Charging Times: How Long Does It Really Take?

By Jeff Teague on March 15, 2022 - 9:09AM

Learn all the ways you can charge your RAV4 Prime. Plus learn how long each method takes.

Elon Musk Meets With Biden's Secretary of Labor at Giga Texas and Gives Tour of The Factory

By Jeremy Johnson on March 14, 2022 - 10:53PM

Elon Musk met with Biden's Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh, at Giga Texas. They spent nearly an hour and a half together discussing a variety of important topics, including inflation, innovation, and jobs. Could this signal a better relationship between Elon Musk, Tesla, and the Biden administration? We'll look into this and more.

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