Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 149)

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.

Video Taken Up Close With the Latest Cybertruck

By Jeremy Johnson on January 24, 2022 - 11:06AM

We've got some videos of people who got an up close and personal look at the latest Cybertruck designs. It's a slick and strong looking vehicle and one participant said it was like riding in an oversized Model X.

Buying the Ford F-150 Lightning is a Better Deal Than Buying a Tesla Powerwall

By Timothy Boyer on January 24, 2022 - 10:32AM

Here’s an interesting math-based argument for why EV owners will want to buy the Ford F-150 Lightning over investing in a solar powered Tesla Powerwall system.

Nearly All Shoppers Polled Paid MSRP or Less For Toyota Highlander

By John Goreham on January 24, 2022 - 10:24AM

Toyota Highlander owners say they almost uniformly pay less MSRP or less.

Refreshed Tesla Model Y Produced At Giga Texas Spotted Testing On Public Roads

By Tinsae Aregay on January 24, 2022 - 10:05AM

A new video shows the refreshed Model Y driving around Giga Texas. This marks the first time the vehicle has been seen out in the wild.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV

The New Subaru EV That Caught Everyone By Surprise

By Denis Flierl on January 23, 2022 - 8:18AM

Subaru enters the EV era with a surprise all-electric performance car. Check out a candid interview with its developer and what it means for customers.

Stunning Aerial Footage of Giga Berlin Reveals Unique Art and Model Y Vehicles

Stunning Aerial Footage of Giga Berlin Reveals Mysterious Art and Model Y Vehicles

By Jeremy Johnson on January 22, 2022 - 8:21PM

There is some stunning aerial footage of Giga Berlin and in this footage, we can see some mysterious artwork on the walls of the building along with Model Y vehicles in the parking lot.

GM Rumored To Announce Duet Of Michigan EV Investments Next Week

By Carl Malek on January 22, 2022 - 5:34PM

General Motors has been teasing some form of investment for two of its plants in Michigan for a while now. However, a new set of rumors suggest that the company could issue a statement as early as next week on where things formally stand.

New Report Reveals Ford & GM's EV Fueled Push Is Fueled By Cash, Not Credit

By Carl Malek on January 22, 2022 - 4:32PM

With all the spotlight shining brightly on many of the recent moves that Ford and GM have made in their respective pushes into the EV market, it can be easy to forget that all of this is powered by capital. A new report suggests that credit is not playing a role, but rather a conservative albeit an old-school form of payment, cash.

Tesla Insurance Secret Move to Dominate Multiple Industries

By Jeremy Johnson on January 22, 2022 - 3:09PM

I just watched a video from Dr. Know-it-all Knows it all on YouTube who talked about Tesla insurance and its future and I was blown away by it. Let's go over why Tesla insurance will dominate multiple industries in the future.

Australia Sets Record With 3 GW Of Rooftop Solar Power In 2021, While Tesla Megapack Can Power One Million Homes

By Nicolas Caballero on January 22, 2022 - 2:46PM

Australian homes and businesses installed a record amount of rooftop solar in 2021, narrowly beating the projected record 3GW of new capacity added in a year, despite a second wave of Covid 19 cases and strong constraints in the global solar market. At the same time, Tesla storage shows very good numbers.

Bears Workshop Has Another Lucid Motors Delivery Update

By Anthony Donati on January 22, 2022 - 1:55PM

Lucid Motors deliveries are a hot topic for LCID stock shareholders and shorters. Bears Workshop just provided another Lucid Factory Drone flyover that saw over 130 Lucid Airs Find out what that could mean here.

How Low Can Tesla Stock Go?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2022 - 8:55PM

We've seen a dramatic shift in the market over the last month and all indexes and most stocks are headed down in value. Tesla has lost 25% of its value since its all time high and there are those that think it could lose another 25%. Let's see what could happen in the future.

A gold Lucid Air moves along the production line at the AMP-1 factory.

Lucid Motors Is Now Worth More Than Rivian

By James Walker on January 21, 2022 - 5:59PM

Lucid has overtaken EV pickup truck maker Rivian to become the world's second-most valuable EV manufacturer. Here's what caused the pair's swings in value.

Nio Will Be The Next Big Automanufactor

By Anthony Donati on January 21, 2022 - 4:48PM

NIO could be significantly undervalued and it could be the next household name in the Automotive industry. Find out why I believe Nio will blow past the competition and could be the Next Automotive Giant.

Outstanding Tesla Design: Model Y Even Safer Than Model 3 In Crash Tests, According to IIHS

By Nicolas Caballero on January 21, 2022 - 2:38PM

IIHS crash tests show outstanding results for the Tesla Model Y, which in fact turns out to be slightly safer than Model 3.

Kia EV 6 wins 2022 What Car "Car Of The Year" Award

By Justin Hart on January 21, 2022 - 12:49PM

Score another award for Kia with their all new EV6! UK automobile magazine What Car? has just awarded Kia with their 2022 Car of the Year award and it is fairly easy to see why.

Tesla Epic Giga Berlin Art

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2022 - 10:48PM

There's some mysterious epic Giga Berlin art for Tesla at its Germany factory. Let's take a look at what the art is!

The PIF Shares Unlocked Today for Lucid Motors

By Anthony Donati on January 20, 2022 - 7:24PM

Did the PIF sell its Lucid Motors (NYCE: LCID) shares today? Will the Saudi Public Investment Fund make the same mistake like they did with $TSLA and sell before the run? Also find out what BlackRock thinks where the next 1,000 unicorns could be.

image showing Ford's BlueCruise courtesy of For

IIHS Will Add New Vehicle Automation Safety Ratings System

By John Goreham on January 20, 2022 - 3:19PM

The most trusted name in automotive safety testing updates its protocols again to remain at the cutting edge.

Gigafactory Berlin, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Volume Production in Giga-Berlin By Mid-February; Elon Musk Visiting

By Nicolas Caballero on January 20, 2022 - 1:22PM

Volume production at Tesla Giga-Berlin is apparently imminent: Elon Musk is planning a visit in mid-February that would coincide, by all accounts, with the official start of production.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

Update - New Subaru Solterra EV Reservation System And Availability Details

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2022 - 6:36AM

When can you order the new 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV? Check out the complete reservation and availability details here.

Tesla Owner Gets a Text That His Vehicle Range Has Increased

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2022 - 7:23PM

We just saw a Tweet from a user that was sent a text from Tesla that the range of his vehicle as increased. Why did this occur? We'll go over that now.

Ford Mustang Prepares For An EV Future, What Will It Need To Do To Adapt?

By Carl Malek on January 19, 2022 - 4:39PM

The Ford Mustang has always been one of the most visible and iconic members of the muscle car family. A big burbly V8 and gobs of performance have always been Mustang trademarks for years. But with rival Stellantis teasing a potential EV future for the muscle car segment with a mysterious EV muscle car concept, what does Ford need to do to help prep the Mustang for electron-powered performance?

GM Receives Tax Abatement For Proposed Orion Assembly Plant Upgrades

By Carl Malek on January 19, 2022 - 4:04PM

When we last heard word on GM's plans to upgrade the 50 year old Orion Assembly Plant, the car giant was trying to secure a tax abatement from Orion Township to help convert it into a cog in its EV producing machine. In a welcome update, GM has confirmed that it has received the abatement.

Subtle Changes to Tesla Model 3 And Model Y, Slightly Affecting Range

By Nicolas Caballero on January 19, 2022 - 2:08PM

The two most popular Tesla models, Model 3 and Model Y, have just updated their different ranges due to slight, subtle changes in their equipment and chip processing technology.

Image showing a gold Lucid Air on a sand-covered road in a desert.

The Saudi PIF Will Not Sell Its Lucid Shares After Lockup Expires

By James Walker on January 19, 2022 - 2:03PM

With Lucid founding shareholders able to sell for the first time since 2021's SPAC merger, investors are worried the Saudi Public Investment Fund will dump a large amount of its position. Here's why that's unlikely to happen.

Elon Musk Defends Tesla’s Latest FSD Price Increase Says People Don’t understand Its Value

By Tinsae Aregay on January 19, 2022 - 9:48AM

Tesla fans have been complaining after the EV maker recently increased FSD price to $12,000 in the US. Elon Musk explained why the price increase is fair saying "people do not yet understand how valuable an autonomous vehicle will be."

We're About To See Giga Texas Awaken

By Jeremy Johnson on January 18, 2022 - 9:05PM

Giga Texas has a completed building with all sides covered and production is eminent. Giga Texas is about to awaken and the production is going to be faster than anything Tesla has done before.

Image showing a copper colored Lucid Air parked outside the wood-clad sales studio in Millbrae California.

Lucid's Sales Model Gives It A Huge Advantage Over Legacy Automakers

By James Walker on January 18, 2022 - 8:02PM

The past couple of years have been extremely tough for the auto industry and the skyrocketing prices of new vehicles reflects that. Here's how Lucid's sales model eliminates a major headache for new car buyers, and how the big guys are pushing customers towards a new Lucid Air.

Image courtesy of National Electric Highway Coalition Press Page

With Wireless Charging Roads We Won’t Need Battery-Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on January 18, 2022 - 4:57PM

It may seem counterintuitive, but wireless charging roads would negate the need for expensive, heavy, battery-electric vehicles. Nor will we need a massive public DC fast-charging network. All we need are the affordable hybrids we already have in abundance.

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