Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 155)

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 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.

Tesla Semi Driving on San Francisco Bridge

By Armen Hareyan on January 8, 2022 - 7:46PM

Tesla Leads The Way, While Chinese Brands Dominate Electric Car Market Worldwide

By Nicolas Caballero on January 8, 2022 - 5:16PM

China is the undisputed leader of the electric car industry, as it managed to monopolize more than half of the world production of battery electric vehicles, as well as a large percentage of sales of its brands; while Tesla leads the way in EV sales not only in the US, but also in Europe.

Tesla FSD Price Increased - Why It's a Bargain Still

By Jeremy Johnson on January 8, 2022 - 1:04PM

We've just received news that Elon Musk has increased the price of Tesla's FSD software from $10K to $12K. That's a two thousand dollar increase. Elon Musk said at one time that when FSD is ready and at level 5, it will be worth $100K. That makes todays prices look like a bargain.

Image of Toyota RAV4 Prime with flag courtesy of Kate Silbaugh

Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV Outsells Every BEV and PHEV Competitor In 2021

By John Goreham on January 8, 2022 - 11:39AM

Toyota delivered more RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles than the Ford Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, Hyundai IONIQ5, and multiple other electrified models in the segment.

Image showing a bird's eye view of Lucid's AMP-1 production facility in Arizona.

Lucid AMP-1 Factory Expansion Well Underway In Latest Bear's Workshop Fly-By

By James Walker on January 8, 2022 - 11:15AM

Bear's latest drone film shows Lucid's AMP-1 factory in Casa Grande is a hive of activity with new cars rolling out at a steady pace.

Tesla Giga Berlin’s Battery Production Building Nears Completion

By Armen Hareyan on January 8, 2022 - 9:57AM

Apple Officially Adds Tesla To Its List Of ‘Secondary Peer Group Of Premier Companies’

By Tinsae Aregay on January 8, 2022 - 6:22AM

Over the years, as Tesla has moved out of the brink of bankruptcy to the most valuable automaker in the world, more and more companies are starting to notice the EV maker's value. And a recent addition to this group is Apple which has officially added Tesla to its select group of peer companies.

Image showing a partially-assembled Lucid Air moving along the production line at the AMP-1 factory.

Software Bugs Could Be The True Cause Of Lucid's Delivery Delays

By James Walker on January 7, 2022 - 9:12PM

Lucid Air Dream Edition owners are sharing their experiences and heaping praise on their new cars, but are also reporting software issues hampering some functions. Could this be the real culprit behind the company's fit and finish delays?

Tesla Producing Semis for PepsiCo With 4680 Batteries

By Jeremy Johnson on January 7, 2022 - 6:48PM

Tesla is producing Tesla Semis for PepsiCo and using 4680 batteries and this should be by the end of January, 2022. The Semis were built in Giga Nevada and will use the new 4680 battery cells. Pepsi is installing megachargers at their facility in California.

Tesla FSD Will Benefit The Disabled and Elderly

By Jeremy Johnson on January 7, 2022 - 6:27PM

Tesla FSD is one of the most ground breaking software and hardware technologies. There's a segment of the population that is really going to benefit from autonomous vehicles and that is people with disabilities and the elderly.

Lucid Motors Stock Had an Exceptional Day, Plus Expansion Update

By Anthony Donati on January 7, 2022 - 6:14PM

Lucid Motors' stock LCID had a great day, Lucid Motors is expanding at a Rapid Rate, Everything Investors need to know heading into a presumably volatile next week!

Ford Details Plan To Stop F-150 Lightning Markups

By Carl Malek on January 7, 2022 - 5:10PM

The dreaded dealer markup has always been an unfortunate part of the car buying experience, especially for high-demand new vehicles. The push to electrification has shined a spotlight on these markups, but Ford recently revealed a plan that aims to negate that on the F-150 Lightning.

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