Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 138)

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 Will Produce Batteries With Many Different Form Factors

By Jeremy Johnson on February 19, 2022 - 10:44PM

Tesla will start producing vehicles with the 4680 battery cells, but that will not be the only form factor Tesla uses. There are going to be many form factors for different types of vehicles and probably a specific one just for energy. Let's go over this in detail.

Image showing a white Mercedes AMG EQE driving on a coast road.

Mercedes-AMG EQE Debuts With Up To 677 Horsepower

By James Walker on February 19, 2022 - 7:38PM

How do you make a car stand out in a market where 500 horsepower's nothing to write home about and you're pushed along by an avalanche of instant electric torque? The AMG EQE shows what comes next for the driver's car in the age of electric.

Tesla To Achieve FSD, Safer Than Humans, In 2022 - Elon Musk Dixit

By Nicolas Caballero on February 19, 2022 - 5:55PM

Tesla is developing fully autonomous driving technology at full speed: Elon Musk has taken a step forward stating that this technology will be finally ready this very year (2022) and that it will be available for other electric OEM manufacturers to purchase.

Tesla Has Amazing Production Volume

By Jeremy Johnson on February 19, 2022 - 3:51PM

Elon Musk and Tesla achieved volume production with the Model 3 in 2018. No other EV manufacturer has reached the volume that Tesla has. BYD is probably the second closest company, in China.

Why Kia Will Slowly Ramp Down PHEV Production Starting Next Year

By Justin Hart on February 19, 2022 - 2:06PM

Kia has recently expanded its U.S. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) range with the introduction of the 2022 Sorento PHEV and the forthcoming 2023 Sportage PHEV, which join the Niro PHEV already on sale for several years. But Kia may not be planning to offer any additional PHEV models after these, and that begs the question: Why?

Image showing a gold Lucid Air parked beside a white Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S Plaid as they prepare for a three-wide drag race.

Lucid Air Takes On Tesla Plaid And Porsche Taycan Turbo S In 3000 Horsepower Electric Drag Race

By James Walker on February 19, 2022 - 1:51PM

Three of the most powerful sedans in the world, three-wide down a dragstrip. DragTimes returns to Hennessey's private track to see who reigns supreme as the fastest four-door money can buy.

Tesla At Potential Risk If Not Developing $25K Electric Car

By Nicolas Caballero on February 18, 2022 - 5:03PM

One of the most prestigious analysts at Bernstein consulting group assures that without a $25,000 electric car, Tesla will not be able to achieve its growth objectives in the near future.

Report Hints Silverado EV Max Towing Package To Feature Four Wheel Steering

By Carl Malek on February 18, 2022 - 2:28PM

Towing is a crucial prerequisite for any pickup entry and that mandatory requirement even extends to the world of EV pickups. A new report suggests that General Motors will be adding four-wheel steering to the Max Towing package in an attempt to help add a unique dimension to hauling large trailers.

The Unreal, 2022 Performance Model Y

By Jeremy Johnson on February 18, 2022 - 1:19PM

The 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance is a masterpiece. We just found a video of someone's first impressions of it. If you're considering buying the Model Y Performance, this video is for you.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

Tesla Dropped From Consumer Reports List of 10 Best Vehicles - Here's Why

By John Goreham on February 18, 2022 - 8:30AM

The Tesla Model 3 has lost its slot to the Ford Mustang Mach-E on Consumer Reports’ list of the ten best vehicles. Here‘s what changed.

Kia's European Market Share Increases, Mostly Due To EVs

By Justin Hart on February 18, 2022 - 4:04AM

Kia continues to outperform many other automakers in European sales, including the likes of Renault and Mercedes, on their own turf. The same is true for its partner, Huyndai.

More Tesla FSD FUD - What Is Real and What Is Not?

By Jeremy Johnson on February 17, 2022 - 11:48PM

There is a recent video of Tesla FSD Beta being demoed, this time by CNBC and Taylor Organ. Let's take a look at his video and what is going on and try to see what is real and correct and what is overblown.

Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 by John Goreham

Tesla Omitted From List of Best EVs For 2022 - Fans Weep And Gnash Teeth

By John Goreham on February 17, 2022 - 10:30AM

A new list of the very best electric vehicles one can buy for 2022 does not include a Tesla model in any category as a winner or even runner-up. Here’s why we find the list so interesting.

Tesla Semi. Image Courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Hydrogen Tech Unable To Compete Against Battery-Powered Electric Trucks: Tesla Semi To Rule

By Nicolas Caballero on February 16, 2022 - 2:48PM

According to a study published by the prestigious journal Nature, the rapid advances in the field of batteries and fast charging could cause the hydrogen fuel cell to fall behind not only in the passenger car sector, but also in areas such as heavy-duty transportation, where up until now it seemed – and many claimed – that they would be better than BEV trucks, like the Tesla Semi.

Image showing the front of a Lucid Air with beams emanating from its central Lidar unit.

Lucid Air In Three-Way Tie For Best EV At MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards 2022

By James Walker on February 16, 2022 - 12:22PM

Lucid's flagship shares top honors with two other very different EVs on its way to another accolade. Find out which ones here, as well as the features that brought each to the top.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Wins WWCOTY Large Car Award

By Marc Stern on February 15, 2022 - 11:39PM

For the second time in as many years, Ford's Mustang Mach-E has won added another laurel its name. This time the Women's Car of the Year Award has chosen the Ford electric as the winner of its Large Car awards.

2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and Sahara 4xe

Jeep Wrangler 4xe Wins Best 4x4 in 2022 Women’s World Car of the Year Awards

By Mary Conway on February 15, 2022 - 10:40PM

The group of female jurors from around the world praises the Jeep Wrangler 4xe for its commitment to sustainability.

Elon Musk's Mysterious $5 Billion Donation To Charity

By Jeremy Johnson on February 15, 2022 - 6:48PM

Texas Could Force EV Drivers To Pay Fees For Embracing EVs

By Carl Malek on February 15, 2022 - 4:24PM

The road network in the United States is maintained via funds from gasoline taxes. However, more buyers are embracing electric vehicles and as a result, this long-standing and delicate system of balance is rapidly becoming threatened. Texas officials have a plan though, and if it passes, Texans could be forced to pay for embracing a gasoline-free alternative.

Here Is What Lucid Motors Majority Share Holder PIF Will Do With Their Shares

By Anthony Donati on February 15, 2022 - 3:28PM

The PIF can now sell their $LCID shares. What this means for Lucid Investors?

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Reasons For Tesla Cybertruck Wearing Camouflage In Last Sighting

By Nicolas Caballero on February 15, 2022 - 11:31AM

When the current prototype of the Tesla Cybertruck was presented back in 2019, it was shown without any type of camouflage or covering; later on it was shown again in public in an open way, driving around New York city and then again on the test tracks at Tesla Gigafactory; but now in the latest video available it appears with camouflage: why would that be?

Tesla Reported to Have Competing Bids For 2nd Gigafactory in China

By Jeremy Johnson on February 14, 2022 - 11:32PM

We have reports that Tesla is having multiple bids for its second gigafactory in China. This would make for a total of 5 gigafactories if built and make the first time that two gigafactories are in one country.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 inventory image by Ron DeMarco

One Image That Conveys How Serious Hyundai Is About Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on February 14, 2022 - 5:49PM

This image of a long row of Hyundai Ioniq 5 battery-electric vehicles at one American dealership helps to illustrate just how serious Hyundai is about its newest BEV.

Lexus BEV Sport Concept Steals Our Heart - New Pictures and Specs Here

By John Goreham on February 14, 2022 - 3:09PM

A second glance at the Lexus BEV Sport Concept, today February 14th, has stolen our hearts and engaged our imaginations.

Tesla Model 3 Range - With LFP Batteries - Tested In 1,000 Km, Cold Weather Trip

By Nicolas Caballero on February 14, 2022 - 1:02PM

The new LFP (lithium iron-phosphate) batteries of the Tesla Model 2 RWD have shown their performance in a 1,000 Km (620 miles) test in Norway at the controls of youtuber Bjorn Nyland, who completed the trip in 10 hours and five minutes.

Image showing a Eureka Gold Lucid Air rolling off the production line at the AMP-1 facility.

Lucid's Q4 Earnings Call Takes Place On February 28th And Management Will Answer Investor Questions

By James Walker on February 14, 2022 - 12:52PM

Investors will finally get access to Lucid's Q4 results at the end of February. How many Lucid Air Dream Editions were shipped to customers before December 31st? How many cars has Lucid built so far? Lucid shareholders will be able to put these questions to management through a new voting system.

Elon Musk's New Smart Way To Make Money With Tesla Semi Without Production

By Armen Hareyan on February 14, 2022 - 12:22PM

Thousands of Model Y castings at Tesla Giga Texas

Thousands of Castings Inside Tesla Giga Texas Model Y Production

By Armen Hareyan on February 14, 2022 - 12:14PM

Hertz Forced By Judge To Reveal How Many People It Accused Of Car Theft

By John Goreham on February 14, 2022 - 11:40AM

Things are not going well for Hertz in a case that could cost the bankrupt rental car company half a billion dollars in fines.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited Electric Vehicle Review: Does It Match the Hype?

By John Goreham on February 14, 2022 - 9:58AM

Hyundai’s newest battery-electric vehicle is the Ioniq 5. The media is calling this new BEV the best of 2022. Does it live up to the high expectations?

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