Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 151)

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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New 1073 HP STI E-RA - Subaru’s High-Performance EV Future Is Revealed

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2022 - 7:35AM

Subaru uncovered its electric future at the Tokyo Auto Salon, and it's going high-performance. Here is how Subaru enters the all-electric era. Check out the 1073 horsepower STI E-RA.

Image showing a white Lucid Air parked overlooking a valley at sunset

Lucid Air Named Best Car To Buy In 2022 By Green Car Reports

By James Walker on January 13, 2022 - 7:54PM

Lucid's debut sedan beat competition from the Mercedes EQS, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Rivian R1T, and Volkswagen ID.4 to win GCR's annual Best Car to Buy award.

Source - Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Until 2023 - Here's Why

By Jeremy Johnson on January 13, 2022 - 7:02PM

We've just received word that a source has confirmed that Tesla will delay the Cybertruck until at least Q1, 2023. We may not know the reasons for this until the earnings call on 1/26/2022, but expect supply chain issues to be part of the reason.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Elon Musk To Update About Tesla Cybertruck, Semi, Roadster, At Q4 Earnings Call On January 26th

By Nicolas Caballero on January 13, 2022 - 11:14AM

In just a few days, at the Q4 earnings call on January 26th, Tesla CEO Elon Musk will reveal details and give updates about the status of the company's next projects.

Why the Cybertruck Will Be the Last Vehicle You'll Ever Need

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2022 - 9:12PM

The Tesla Cybertruck is set to start production toward the end of this year, 2022, and I think it will be the last vehicle you will ever need to own. Here's why.

Volkswagen's Battery Electric Car Production Slowly Catching Up With Tesla

By Nicolas Caballero on January 12, 2022 - 3:36PM

Volkswagen Group has detailed its 2021 sales totals in a recent report, based on its battery electric car production; and although still far behind from Tesla, it does show significant progress.

Lucid Motors employees producing Lucid Air EV

Lucid's Talent Takeover

By Anthony Donati on January 12, 2022 - 3:36PM

Lucid Motors is Taking Talent from Tesla, Apple and other major Technology and Automotive companies. This should bode well for $LCID stock and position Lucid Motors as the top Tesla Rival in the entire world.

Image showing Lucid's AMP-1 factory in Arizona, photographed from a drone.

Lucid Motors Will Build A Factory In Saudi Arabia By 2026

By James Walker on January 12, 2022 - 12:35PM

Lucid Chairman shares the company's plans for production in the Middle East during mining conference in the Saudi capital.

Kia And Hyundai Combined Outsell Honda In The U.S. For First Time

By Justin Hart on January 12, 2022 - 12:11PM

Honda is losing ground to South Korean brands Kia and Hyundai and it is in part due to Honda’s lackluster investment in electrified vehicles. While it may not seem fair to compare the combined sales of two brands to Honda alone, I would argue it is. Kia and Hyundai are essentially the same family and share engineering, platforms and technology similar to the way other brands share nameplates.

Tesla Giga Texas Starts Production

By Armen Hareyan on January 12, 2022 - 11:59AM

Tesla China Sets Another Production Record In December Following 2 Months Of Growth Stabilization

By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2022 - 6:09AM

According to the wholesale number released by China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) Tesla sold 70,847 vehicles in the month of December. This is a 34% growth month over month and 3 times the production year over year.

Tesla Semi Spotted on San Francisco Bridge

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2022 - 8:02PM

A Tesla Semi was seen driving along the San Francisco bridge. It's a majestic and beautiful, along with quiet, vehicle.

Tesla Signs 75,000 Ton Battery Deal With Talon

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2022 - 7:33PM

Tesla has just signed a 75,000 ton battery deal with Talon for its 4680 battery cells. This is a large deal and is another step for Tesla in acquiring the huge amount of raw materials it will need for its auto and energy business.

Tesla To Start Receiving CATL Batteries From New Factory in Shanghai

By Nicolas Caballero on January 11, 2022 - 1:56PM

CATL has already started supplying batteries to Tesla Giga-Shanghai. The new CATL factory began work last November and as of today, it is already running at a 60% production capacity. The supply deal is until December 2025, naturally opened to subsequent renewals.

Lucid Air Finishes Runner-Up For North American Car Of The Year 2022

By James Walker on January 11, 2022 - 1:07PM

Ford takes home a pair of trophies in awards results featuring a lack of electric vehicles despite strong finalists.

Ford F-150 Leads Pickup Market For 45th Year

Ford Becomes Best-Selling Vehicle Manufacturer In Fourth Quarter

By Marc Stern on January 11, 2022 - 11:49AM

In looking over Ford's 2021 sales wrapup, the automaker enthusiastically looked toward 2022 and saw its electrified vehicle models taking off.

Image used with the permission of Ed Woz

Michelin CrossClimate2 Tire Owner Reports - Outstanding Winter Traction

By John Goreham on January 11, 2022 - 8:46AM

The Michelin CrossClimate2 is a winter-rated all-season tire with no downsides. Here is what actual owners report about this groundbreaking new tire design when driven on snow and on ice.

The 2022 Canyon 4WD AT4 Crew Cab: Trendy Off-Road Vibe

By Armen Hareyan on January 10, 2022 - 10:51PM

The 2022 GMC Canyon is the more elegant version of Chevy Colorado, despite some of their similarities and there has been a great improvement in the reliability of GM's compact pickup duo (Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon). This week Torque News is reviewing the 2022 Canyon 4WD AT4 Crew Cab.

Tesla Q4, 2021 Earnings Are Coming - What To Expect

By Jeremy Johnson on January 10, 2022 - 6:26PM

Tesla will report on their Q4, 2021 earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Let's take a look at what we think Tesla will report and how it will impact the stock price.

Image of Tesla Cybertruck courtesy of Tesla media gallery

26 Months After 2019 Unveiling of the Tesla Cybertruck It Is "Indefinitely Delayed"

By John Goreham on January 10, 2022 - 4:49PM

Tesla's public Cybertruck event happened before the market disruption and during a different Presidency.

Image of VW ID.4 controls courtesy of VW media support.

Watch These Veteran EV Testers Lambaste the Controls of VW’s ID.4

By John Goreham on January 10, 2022 - 3:56PM

“Spongy, wonky, annoying, disappointing, frustrating, and not working.” The VW ID.4 controls have stirred some controversy. Here is how one experienced EV testing team broke down just how terrible some aspects of the ID/4’s design are in their opinions.

Image showing a cut-away view of a Lucid Air to highlight its underfloor battery placement.

Lucid Plans Second Life For Recycled EV Batteries In Energy Storage

By James Walker on January 10, 2022 - 3:33PM

Lucid plans to recycle the batteries used to power its electric vehicles in stationary power storage applications which its CEO believes could soon eclipse its car business.

Tesla Quietly Improving Model 3 And Model Y Features During Q1-Q2 2022

By Nicolas Caballero on January 10, 2022 - 1:21PM

All new Tesla Model 3 and Model Y will start incorporating a series of improvements, most of which are not critically important but will be highly appreciated by customers. These changes have been communicated in an internal memorandum and have not been officially made public, but social media user Sawyer Merritt has shared them in an interesting Twitter thread.

Image of Toyota RAV4 Prime courtesy of Kate S.

Toyota RAV4 Prime Owner 1-Year Review - Brilliant and No Regrets

By John Goreham on January 10, 2022 - 9:39AM

Here is why one Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle owner still loves her vehicle after a full year of ownership. Read what she says about using it as a farm vehicle.

2022 Kia Sorento PHEV charging in Seattle

Another EV Advantage For Kia: A Lot More Federal EV Tax Credits Left

By Justin Hart on January 9, 2022 - 8:46PM

With the Build Back Better act stuck in limbo (which would expand and increase federal incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles), as far we know there will be no replacement to the existing federal tax incentive for the purchase of new plug-in electric vehicles. Some automakers, like Kia, have more credits left than others and this gives them an advantage.

Image showing a rendering of a silver Mercedes-Benz EQXX concept car driving beside a lake with mountains in the background.

Consumer Electronics Show 2022 Showcases The Future Of Mobility

By James Walker on January 9, 2022 - 8:35PM

Annual showcase of EVs and mobility technology brings offerings from GM, Mercedes, BMW, Sony, and more.

Ford Recalls Transit Vans To Repair Rear Driveshaft Problem; 2022 Maverick, Mustang Mach-E Rear Seatbelt Issues

By Marc Stern on January 9, 2022 - 1:48PM

Ford has had a number of recalls recently. They continue with fixes for rear driveshaft problems for Ford Transit vans and for problems with rear seatbelt assemblies in Maverick compact pickups and Mustang Mach-Es.

Tesla Gets The Green Light To Begin Refreshed Model Y Production At Giga Texas

By Tinsae Aregay on January 9, 2022 - 5:38AM

According to Wedbush Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst Daniel Ives, Tesla has received final approval to begin refreshed Model Y production at Giga Texas. Production is expected to begin in the next 7 to 10 days.

Chevrolet Claims Silverado RST EV Sold Out In 12 Minutes

By Carl Malek on January 8, 2022 - 9:41PM

The popularity of electrified pickups has continued to withstand various market pressures with the first batch of a particular model usually selling out in a very short amount of time. The Silverado EV managed to continue this trend, with all of the RSTs in the initial batch selling out in less than 12 minutes.

GMC Reveals New Details On Hummer EV Devlopment, Test Trucks Could Pull Wheelies

By Carl Malek on January 8, 2022 - 8:37PM

The Hummer EV pickup is already one of the most ambitious pickup offerings ever created thanks to its combination of all-electric power and otherworldly utility. A new report however suggests that the trucks had too much power and GMC was forced to dial it back.

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