Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 150)

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.

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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.

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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.

Morgan Stanley: Tesla To Overtake Ford And General Motors By 2030

By Nicolas Caballero on February 7, 2022 - 11:25AM

According to Adam Jonas, a well-known analyst from Morgan Stanley, in eight years (by 2030) Tesla will surpass the overall market share of Ford and General Motors in the United States. According to his estimates, Tesla will have an 18% stake, as compared to a 10% for Ford and 12% for General Motors.

Sandy Munro Says Tesla Model S Plaid Engineering "To Die For"

By Jeremy Johnson on February 7, 2022 - 11:12AM

Sandy Munro says Tesla Model S Plaid engineering "To Die For". This is after multiple videos showing a tear down of the Tesla Model S Plaid, which was made available by generous donations to Munro and Associates.

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Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid Uses Heating System That Doesn’t Rely On Gas Engine

By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 10:51AM

Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles have many options for cabin heating. Jeep’s secret to success may be keeping things simple in a vehicle that is anything but.

Ford Chief Upset Over Reports of Huge F-150 Lightning Markups

Dealers Face Wrath Of An Unhappy Ford Boss Over Reported Lightning Markups

By Marc Stern on February 6, 2022 - 11:01PM

Ford boss Jim Farley is upset. He is mad about the reported markups some dealers are slapping on Ford F-150 Lightning reservations and orders. Indeed, he noted that dealers face having their Lightning allocations slashed for the 2022 sales year.

Image showing the Porsche Taycan Turbo S lined up against the Lucid Air Dream Edition P at a drag strip.

Lucid Air Monsters Porsche Taycan Turbo S In Drag Race

By James Walker on February 6, 2022 - 1:37PM

DragTimes is at it again, racing two of the most powerful EVs money can buy at John Hennessey's private drag strip. With 350 more horsepower on tap and similar kerb weights, the Lucid's victory was all but a foregone conclusion.

PHEVs, Are They The Perfect Gateway To EVs?

By Carl Malek on February 6, 2022 - 2:17AM

The recent push towards EVs has been gaining steam for some time now, but while many automakers have boldly entered the EV wars with urgency, it seems that the PHEV has been lost in the shuffle, but did it really have to be this way?

If You Want a Tesla, Here's 5 Things You Must Think About First

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2022 - 5:10PM

If you're looking to buy a Tesla, there are 5 important things that you must think about first. Here they are.

Tesla Profitability Is About To Go Through the Roof

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2022 - 4:48PM

Tesla's profitability is about to go through the roof. What is going on that is going to cause this? We'll share that now.

Lucid Motors DreamDrive Pro Features List

By Anthony Donati on February 5, 2022 - 4:37PM

Lucid Motors sent out some major software updates! Here is a list of the features and what was released. Plus what $LCID investors need to know

Jay Leno on the Tesla Model S Plaid

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2022 - 4:12PM

Jay Leno test drove a Tesla Model S Plaid a while back and we have some of his thoughts about Tesla's most highly performing and expensive vehicle. Let's see what he had to say.

Image from Lucid showing an artist's impression of the Air's lidar system projecting beams from the front of the vehicle

New Lucid OTA Update Brings Some Of DreamDrive's ADAS Functions Online

By James Walker on February 5, 2022 - 3:55PM

Lucid has released OTA update 1.1.4 which brings some, but not all, of the Air's DreamDrive capabilities online. Until now Lucid's ADAS functions had not been available to the first owners of the Dream Edition.

2022 Kia Sorento PHEV and 2018 Tesla Model 3

Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Gets Impressive EV Mode Efficiency

By Justin Hart on February 5, 2022 - 2:04PM

Like any good fuel efficiency data nerd, I keep my own record of my vehicles’ energy use, be that from electricity or gasoline. I own both a 2022 Kia Sorento AWD Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) and a RWD 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range and I have approximately 800 miles worth of mixed use data regarding the efficiency of my Kia Sorento PHEV. Comparing information about the two vehicles’ respective efficiency has revealed something quite interesting.

Tesla Model 3 World's Best-selling Electric Car 2021, Fourth Year In A Row

By Nicolas Caballero on February 5, 2022 - 12:29PM

For the fourth consecutive year Tesla Model 3 has been crowned the best-selling electric car in the world: launched in 2017, it has been claiming this title on an annual basis since 2018, its first year in full production. However, its reign could end soon due to the rise of another top-selling fully electric superstar: the Model Y.

Ford CEO Drops Hint Ford Could Break Company Up To Meet EV Demand

By Carl Malek on February 5, 2022 - 11:23AM

The race towards electrification is forcing many automotive companies to think outside the box when it comes to meeting the rapidly changing EV landscape. Ford CEO Jim Farley appeared to drop a potent bombshell of a hint on one idea Ford is possibly considering, breaking up the company.

GM Confirms That Silverado EV Reservations Have Hit 110,000 Mark

By Carl Malek on February 5, 2022 - 10:33AM

The Chevrolet Silverado EV is recording a very impressive amount of demand and early success with GM recently revealing that the electrified EV truck sold out in less than 30 minutes. The company is now reporting another milestone, the firm revealing that Silverado EV reservations have hit the 110,000 mark.

2022 GMC Hummer EV Could Face Potential Clone From China

By Carl Malek on February 5, 2022 - 9:09AM

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is already making plenty of waves in the market. That's partially due to its rugged capabilities and state-of-the-art platform. However, a new report suggests that GM's attempts to bring Hummer global may face a challenge in China from Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng.

Lucid Motors Is Now Starting The Grand Touring Production

By Anthony Donati on February 4, 2022 - 7:05PM

Lucid Motors Grand Touring Edition is starting to be produced. What this means for $LCID and what investors should know!

Tesla To Open New Battery Gigafactory In Texas: Project Cathode

By Nicolas Caballero on February 4, 2022 - 1:33PM

With Austin Giga-Texas nearing completion, Tesla has begun the processes for a major new facility. Another, brand new Gigafactory for manufacturing cathodes, a key battery component.

Image showing staff at Lucid's factory marrying the car's battery pack to the body shell.

Lucid Is Increasing Production Capacity With Hiring Event This Weekend

By James Walker on February 4, 2022 - 12:42PM

With production of the flagship Air Dream Edition nearing its end and AMP-1 gearing up for Air GT production, Lucid is looking to add to its staff for overnight production and logistics management.

Ford's F-150 Lightning Can Be Used To Power Lightless Houses

Ford Lightning Lights Up Their Lives By Powering Homes If Grid Goes Down

By Marc Stern on February 4, 2022 - 10:35AM

Picture this: an ice storm cuts power to millions, but owners of Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickups have a way out, their trucks. Thanks to Ford ingenuity and the automaker's partners, F-150 customers can use their trucks to power their homes for up to 10 days with rationing or solar charging. It is a new feature.

Cadillac Lyriq, Kia EV6, and Toyota Prius Prime

Battle for 3rd place: Kia vs Toyota vs GM In 2022 U.S. Plug-In Vehicle Market

By Justin Hart on February 4, 2022 - 2:28AM

After Tesla and Ford, GM had the best selling fully electric vehicle in the U.S. in 2021, the Chevy Bolt, at 24,803 combined for the two different models (EV and EUV). Thus, GM has set a precedent and may be able to compete for one of the top spots in 2022 BEV sales too, depending.

Biden Administration Ready to Talk to Tesla About Chip Shortage

By Jeremy Johnson on February 3, 2022 - 6:21PM

We have word, anonymously from some, and specifically from others, from those inside the White House, that they are ready to talk about the chip shortage and enlist the aid of Elon Musk to help combat supply chain challenges. Will President Biden finally be able to acknowledge Tesla?

Kia January 2022 Sales: Best-Ever For Niro Model Line

By Justin Hart on February 3, 2022 - 2:48PM

Kia has confirmed January 2022 sales figures for their entire lineup and though combined overall sales were down slightly compared to Jan 2021 figures, with 2,477 fewer units sold in January 2022, multiple models saw better sales this year. For the Kia Niro model line specifically, which includes only HEV, PHEV and BEV models, sales were up over 78% compared to January 2021.

A New Subaru Solterra Reservation System Goes Live Soon - What You Need To Know

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2022 - 12:15PM

Subaru will open up its online orders for the 2023 Solterra EV next week. Check out the updated details here.

"Charge Stats", Cool New Function In Tesla Mobile App: How Much You Save Compared To ICE Cars

By Nicolas Caballero on February 3, 2022 - 12:03PM

Tesla mobile app just added a cool new function: it shows the charging statistics so that the monthly charging costs are reflected and can be easily compared with those of an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) car.

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