Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 135)

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.

Giga Texas Model Y SR To Have 280-Mile Range (EPA) And LFP Cells

By Nicolas Caballero on March 14, 2022 - 3:40PM

Last January Tesla began series production of the Model Y at Giga Texas, its second plant dedicated to manufacturing cars on US soil. Although deliveries have not yet started, the first customers are expected to receive their units in the coming weeks.

Jorg Steinbach and Elon Musk of Tesla on Giga Berlin

Tesla Giga Berlin Gets Unexpected Support From Top Official for Speedy Approval

By Armen Hareyan on March 14, 2022 - 2:49PM

2022 Base Ford Maverick Hybrid XL FWD Review -You Had Me At Steelies

By John Goreham on March 14, 2022 - 11:18AM

Ford’s new 2022 Maverick Hybrid is exactly what so many buyers have been looking for - simple, affordable, practical, and charming.

Image showing a yellow and white VW ID. Buzz Passenger can and blu and white Cargo version.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gives VW Fans An EV To Get Excited About

By James Walker on March 13, 2022 - 9:03PM

We'll have to wait until 2024 to try it out, but the new ID. Buzz combines the best bits from VW buses of old with technology for the future and a healthy does of nostalgia.

Washington State capital building and Mt. Rainier

Washington State aims for all new Passenger Vehicles Sales to be Electric by 2030

By Justin Hart on March 13, 2022 - 6:36PM

Last week the Washington State legislature passed a bill, now heading to Governor Inslee’s desk, that bans the sale, registration, and purchase of new gasoline powered vehicles, beginning with model year 2030. An earlier bill proposing the same, though also including a controversial road usage fee, was rejected last year. This time the bill doesn’t include the fee and is likely to pass. If it does, Washington State’s ban will go into effect before all other states.

The Project Gravity Is Coming Out In 2024! What You Need To Know

By Anthony Donati on March 13, 2022 - 6:11PM

The Project Gravity has the potential to be one of the best SUVs in the world. Why are $LCID investors so excited?

Image showing a red Porsche Taycan parked on a hill top in the mountains.

Porsche Taycan Production Halted Amid Parts Shortages Caused By Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

By James Walker on March 13, 2022 - 4:41PM

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing more problems for a European auto market only just rebounding from production slow-downs caused by the pandemic and semiconductor shortages.

New Report Reveals EV Trucks Better At Slashing GHG Than Other EV Offerings

By Carl Malek on March 13, 2022 - 4:12PM

The quest to cut greenhouse gases has been an enduring challenge that has been a part of the automotive landscape for the past several decades. A new report suggests that a particular slice of the EV segment has the potential to be surprisingly effective at slashing greenhouse gases, EV pickups

A pair of Lucid Air Dream Editions are pictured on the lawn at Concours in the Hills in Fountain Hills, Arizona

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson Sells $160 Million Worth Of LCID Stock, It's All Part Of The Plan

By James Walker on March 13, 2022 - 2:26PM

Rawlinson selling nearly 8,000,000 shares was planned well in advance. He's not jumping ship as Lucid critics would hope.

New Tesla Model Y Standard Range Approved by EPA in the U.S.

By Jeremy Johnson on March 13, 2022 - 1:38PM

We're starting to see reports that Giga Texas will produce a standard range Model Y for the United States. This could be a 2170 or 4680 structural battery pack vehicle with LFP batteries, and could have a range of around 279 miles.

Here's Why The 2024 Equinox EV Will Be A Key Benchmark For GM

By Carl Malek on March 12, 2022 - 1:32PM

With all the buzz that Ultium powered models like the Cadillac Lyriq and Hummer Edition 1 pickup have created, it can be easy to forget that GM currently has no Ultium models for the larger percentage of customers in the mainstream market. That's changing with the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox and here's why it will be a key test for GM

True Cost of Owning a Tesla After 32,000 Miles

By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2022 - 1:18PM

After driving a Tesla 32,000 miles, what is the true cost of ownership. Is it truly less than a gas powered car? Let's look at one Tesla owners experience to answer this!

2023 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru STI, electric STI

Subaru Puts Next-Generation WRX STI On ICE - A New Electric STI Is Next

By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2022 - 7:31AM

Subaru will not offer the next-generation 2023 WRX STI with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine. An all-electric STI is coming next.

Nickel Prices Spike, Price Increases or Production Halts for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Likely

By Justin Hart on March 12, 2022 - 12:06AM

This week, the price of nickel has jumped up significantly. This almost certainly will lead to significant price increases, and or production halts, for electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles from most manufacturers since nickel is commonly used in most propulsion batteries in these types of vehicles. In fact it already seems to be happening.

The EV Market Is Heating Up! Here Is Why Lucid Could Be The Next Big Brand

By Anthony Donati on March 11, 2022 - 6:47PM

Companies are now rushing to get into the EV industry with investors eyeing $LCID, $TSLA, $RIVN and $NIO. Here is why Lucid will succeed and why THIS could be a huge factor for a successful and irrelevant EV company by 2030

Image showing a gold Lucid Air drifting during Hagerty's road test.

This Is The Best Lucid Air Video Review Yet

By James Walker on March 11, 2022 - 1:42PM

Watch 1111 horsepower vaporize a set of rear tires as Jason Cammisa thoroughly reviews the Lucid Air for Hagerty.

Tesla Already Sending Out Invitations For Giga-Berlin Opening Event

By Nicolas Caballero on March 11, 2022 - 1:24PM

Many Tesla buyers and employees have just received emails from Tesla, inviting them to a delivery ceremony for the first batch of Model Y units coming out of Giga Berlin.

Will Giga Texas Model Y's Cannibalize Fremont Model Y's?

By Jeremy Johnson on March 10, 2022 - 11:35PM

There is news that Tesla Model Y reservation holders are getting VIN registration and that those VINs are not for Giga Texas, 4680 battery Model Y's, but for Fremont still. This is causing some reservation holders to delay delivery in hopes of getting a Giga Texas made Model Y. But, will being an early adopter cause problems?

Chevrolet Will Release a Performance SS Version of the 2024 Blazer EV

By Mary Conway on March 10, 2022 - 8:06PM

Chevrolet is previewing its first SS or Super Sport performance version of an EV. The 2024 Blazer EV will debut later this year.

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson shows off a battery module taken from the Lucid Air.

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson Shows Off Lucid Air's Battery Pack In Tech Talks Episode 1

By James Walker on March 10, 2022 - 5:08PM

Settle in for an engineering lesson from El Jefe himself as Lucid's CEO and CTO walks us through the construction of record-breaking Lucid Air's battery pack.

Image of Tesla at retail location by John Goreham

Tesla Model Y Price Rises Once Again to $61,440 - Expensive Trims Get Priority Delivery

By John Goreham on March 10, 2022 - 2:52PM

Tesla continues to add market price adjustments to its least expensive crossover. Now it’s about double the cost of a similarly-sized green crossover like a Honda CR-V Hybrid or RAV4 Hybrid.

2nd CATL Factory Basically Next Door To Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on March 9, 2022 - 7:48PM

CATL is building a second battery factory just 3 blocks away from Tesla. Why is CATL doing this and what will be the benefit for Tesla? What kinds of batteries will CATL be making in this factory? Let's dive into these questions and more!

Ford Pro To Smooth Electric Fleet Operations

Ford Pro To Provide One-Stop Shopping For Electric Fleet Operations

By Marc Stern on March 9, 2022 - 5:00PM

With all of the options now available to managers, it can be confusing when it comes to electric fleet operations. Ford Pro is aiming to smooth the way by providing one-stop-shopping for all a firm's EV charging needs.

Image showing the Tesla Model S equipped with a prototype Gemini battery that Our Next Energy used to travel 750 miles on a single charge.

US Battery Manufacturer Shows Off 750-Mile Pack, Secures $65 Million Funding Led BY BMW

By James Walker on March 9, 2022 - 3:56PM

Our Next Energy recently drove a Tesla Model S over 750 miles on a single charge and has secured funding led by BMW i Ventures to aid its expansion. With names like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos on its list of supporters, could ONE be the next big thing in EV batteries?

Lucid Motors Introduces New Series

By Anthony Donati on March 9, 2022 - 2:33PM

Lucid Motors is going to be talking about their technology on a new series called Lucid Tech Talks! Will this impact $LCID stock?

How Long Will You Wait to Buy Toyota RAV4 Prime? Ask These Owners

By Jeff Teague on March 9, 2022 - 10:36AM

You will not believe these RAV4 Prime wait times. New owners share their purchase stories.

GM and PG&E to Test Using EVs as Back Up Power

By Mary Conway on March 8, 2022 - 9:16PM

GM and a California power company say they will test using electric vehicles to power homes.

Is Tesla Sandbagging Giga Berlin?

By Jeremy Johnson on March 8, 2022 - 7:45PM

Giga Berlin has a stated yearly run rate it hopes to achieve of 500,000 vehicles a year. I believe this number to be too low and sandbagged by Tesla. Here's why.

Electric Vehicles Like The Ford Lightning Will Cut Emissions

Ford-Funded Study Shows Electric Pickups Will Have Major Impact In Cutting Emissions

By Marc Stern on March 8, 2022 - 6:47PM

A study published this week shows that electric pickups will significantly cut emissions. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan. The study was funded by Ford.

Tesla Giga Berlin's Daily/Weekly Unofficial Production Targets

By Armen Hareyan on March 8, 2022 - 3:41PM

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