Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 139)

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.

A white Lucid Air, like the one spotted at Ford in Michigan, is pictured parked on a hilltop at sunset.

Stellar White Lucid Air Dream Edition Spotted At Ford Facility In Dearborn, Michigan

By James Walker on February 13, 2022 - 6:23PM

Ford appears to be in possession of one of the 520 Lucid Air Dream Editions. Where did the car in question come from, and what does Ford intend to use it for? Read on for more.

Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 by John Goreham

5 Ways Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 EV Could Be Improved For Winter Climates

By John Goreham on February 13, 2022 - 3:03PM

We do a deep dive into how one of our favorite new battery-electric vehicles could be more winter-friendly. You may be surprised by the things we point out. Here’s a hint; AWD and range are not the problems.

Tesla Cybertruck Will Be the Death of Legacy Auto Pickup Trucks

By Jeremy Johnson on February 12, 2022 - 9:07PM

The Tesla Cybertruck is being touted as the death of the traditional pickup truck by Dave Lee, a prominent Tesla bull on YouTube. Let's look at what he has to say about this.

Giga Texas About to Kickoff the EV Revolution

By Jeremy Johnson on February 12, 2022 - 7:23PM

Giga Texas is about to start deliveries next month and this will be the beginning of the EV revolution - a continued upward trend of the S Curve of EV (electric vehicles) adoption.

Breakthrough in Cathode Chemistry, Key To Tripling Capacity Of Tesla, Other EV Batteries

By Nicolas Caballero on February 12, 2022 - 2:53PM

As Tesla with its Model Y and Model 3 grows in popularity around the world, along with many other EV brands, scientists see great potential in lithium-sulfur batteries as a greener source of power, which can by the way triple current capacities.

Here Are The 4 Lucid Air Models! This Is What Comes Standard

By Anthony Donati on February 12, 2022 - 2:06PM

Lucid Motors has 4 Lucid Air Editions. Here is the details of each Model and the prices they cost. Why $LCID investors should be excited about these models plus future models?

Kia Announces 2023 Sportage PHEV For The U.S. Market For Q3

By Justin Hart on February 12, 2022 - 1:25PM

Earlier this week, Kia announced the release of its 2023 Sportage PHEV scheduled for the 3rd quarter of this year. The Sportage PHEV follows last year's 3rd quarter release of the Sorento PHEV and introduces a few interesting features for the U.S. market that are not available, yet, on the larger and more expensive Sorento PHEV.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV, pricing, reservation system

Retailers Are Already Giving The Hot Subaru Solterra Price Bumps Well Over MSRP

By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2022 - 11:36AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra is already a hot model for the Japanese automaker. A new report says some retailers are giving the all-electric SUV huge markups.

Stellantis is Recalling Nearly 20,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans for Potential Fire Risks

By Mary Conway on February 11, 2022 - 9:02PM

Chrysler is investigating 12 fires in its popular 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid minivans. The company is telling owners to stop charging the affected minivans immediately and start parking them outside.

Image showing a black Lucid Air parked inside the Lucid Studio in Beverly Hills

Let's Take A Video Tour Of Lucid's Flagship Beverly Hills Studio

By James Walker on February 11, 2022 - 3:59PM

More and more of Lucid's Studios are popping up with each passing week, promising a serene experience and samples of the Air's materials as well as the technology behind its mammoth driving range. Let's take a tour, shall we?

New U.S. Owner of Kia EV6 Says It Challenges Tesla as the Pinnacle of EVs

By Justin Hart on February 11, 2022 - 3:38PM

Kia’s new EV6 is one of the most exciting EVs on the market and it has only recently gone on sale in the U.S. I managed to get in touch with one of the first U.S. owners of the new EV6 to ask him some questions about Kia’s newest electric vehicle and his experience with it so far.

Tesla Growing Steadily: More Than 100,000 Employees Worldwide

By Nicolas Caballero on February 11, 2022 - 12:52PM

Tesla continues growing, increasing its staff at a steady pace. All in all in 2021 the firm had 30% more employees than in 2020, exceeding a total of 100,000 well-qualified workers.

Tesla Model S Plaid Battery - An Engineering Masterpiece

By Jeremy Johnson on February 10, 2022 - 7:11PM

Sandy Munro just tore down the Tesla Model S Plaid battery. He says it's an engineering masterpiece.

Image showing Koenigsegg's Quark electric motor beside a 330 ml energy drink can for scale

Koenigsegg's "Quark" Electric Motor Weighs 63 Pounds, Makes 335 Horsepower

By James Walker on February 10, 2022 - 3:51PM

Koenigsegg has a history of turning problems into performance advantages by inventing its own beautifully engineered components to replace parts that don't meet its demands. The Quark is the latest such creation; a tiny electric motor with a huge number of potential applications.

Here Is What Makes Lucid Airs Interior Special

By Anthony Donati on February 10, 2022 - 2:07PM

Lucid Motors has created such an amazing vehicle from the exterior to the interior. With features such as Amazon Alexa, Retractable Pilot Panel display and much more! $LCID shareholders should be happy about this

Tesla To Increase Giga Shanghai Production To A Million Units

By Nicolas Caballero on February 10, 2022 - 11:45AM

Tesla produced almost one million units last year: all in all, it managed to deliver 936,000 units, which meant an increase of 83.6% as compared to 2020; not bad at all considering chip shortages and supply chain issues everywhere.

Image showing a white Lucid Air driving across the Brooklyn bridge

Lucid Air Beats Mercedes EQS Across Every Metric In New York Times Comparison Test

By James Walker on February 10, 2022 - 9:56AM

Range, horsepower, charging speed all aside; it's the way the Lucid Air advances what an electric car can be that sees it win out over Mercedes' first volume EV.

Will Tesla Make Uber and Lyft Obsolete?

By Jeremy Johnson on February 9, 2022 - 8:10PM

Will Tesla make Uber and Lyft obsolete? This a question I've seen hotly debated on Twitter and on online forums. I think the answer may surprise you - let's go over it now.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

RAM Revolution, Electric Pick-up In Direct Competition With Tesla Cybertruck By 2024

By Nicolas Caballero on February 9, 2022 - 11:16AM

After some unexpected delays, RAM announced the official name of its first electric truck: "RAM Revolution", basically in the same segment and in direct competition with Tesla's Cybertruck.

Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ionic 5 and Ford F-150 Lightning EVs

Kia, Hyundai and Tesla Stand to Gain as Ford Halts 3 Production Lines

By Justin Hart on February 9, 2022 - 3:35AM

Beginning earlier this week, Ford is halting production on 3 different production lines, including the Cuautitlan, Mexico plant that produces the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle. Is this only a brief pause, or is it the first sign of an impending miss for Ford as it attempts to massively ramp up EV production to compete with Tesla and out-sell other mainstream rivals vying for leadership in the race toward an electrified automotive future?

President Biden Acknowledges Tesla For the First Time Ever

By Jeremy Johnson on February 8, 2022 - 7:42PM

We have a video of President Biden mentioning Tesla for the very first time ever. He gives credit to Tesla as the largest EV manufacturer in the U.S.

Key Components For Tesla: Lithium, Nickel and Cobalt Price Evolution

By Nicolas Caballero on February 8, 2022 - 6:28PM

The demand for electric vehicles has fueled the war for raw materials needed for their batteries, placing the prices of lithium, nickel and cobalt at all-time highs in the face of shortages in the near future; Tesla closely monitoring the situation.

Near Term Catalysts for Lucid Motors, This Is Why Institutions Are Buying Lucid Motors Stock

By Anthony Donati on February 8, 2022 - 6:03PM

Lucid Motors is significantly undervalued at $27.43. We are seeing multiple institutions and hedge funds accumulate a ton of shares near these prices after we saw the Tesla Earnings negatively affect Lucid Motors stock price. After the huge dip from the electric vehicle sector, Lucid has had trouble breaking the resistance to $30.

Lucid Will Open 14 New Studios And Service Centers Across North America in 2022

By James Walker on February 8, 2022 - 5:47PM

Lucid continues to increase its footprint across the US and Canada, and these facilities opening will bring the company to new areas and audiences. Here are all the locations getting Lucid Studios and Service Centers in 2022.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV, charging network

Subaru Announces New Solterra EV Access To EVgo Fast Charging Network

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2022 - 3:23PM

Where can you charge the new 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV? Check out the details here.

Image of Chevrolet Bolt and Toyota RAV4 Prime courtesy of MF

GM Losing Important U.S. Electric Vehicle Customers To Competitors - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on February 8, 2022 - 11:20AM

Two years after GM declared that its all-electric future was now, the company is losing critical American-market customers to competitors. Here’s why an important part of GM’s customer base is leaving for other brands.

Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Offers Interesting Alternative to Bolt EUV

By John Goreham on February 8, 2022 - 8:16AM

Those who are looking for an affordable EV crossover with a cost in the mid-$30Ks should check out Ford’s Escape PHEV Titanium.

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

The New Subaru Solterra EV Customer Reservation System Opens Today

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2022 - 6:33AM

Subaru will open up its reservation system for the 2023 Solterra EV in the U.S. today. Check out what customers need to know here and get the new reservation website link here.

Why Is Lucid Motors So Secretive? And Lucid's Marketing Route

By Anthony Donati on February 7, 2022 - 9:04PM

Here is a nice recap of the Bear Workshop Lucid Interview with Financial Journey and what Lucid Motors (NYCE: LCID) investors should know.

Images of workers courtesy of ChargerHelp!

ChargerHelp! Is Taking Away the Worry Over Broken Public EV Chargers

By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 12:23PM

One of the most frustrating things electric vehicle owners struggle with is broken public electric vehicle chargers. ChargerHelp! is the solution to that vexing issue and much more.

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