Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 156)

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.

4 Million Tesla Electric Cars On the Road By End Of 2022

By Nicolas Caballero on January 7, 2022 - 3:37PM

Tesla Inc. and the electric car markets in general have had a really good year 2021 when it comes to actual sales numbers. However, by 2022 Tesla hopes to have much more significant figures in many different segments.

Angleton, Texas, To Have One Of The Biggest Tesla Energy Storage Projects In The World

By Nicolas Caballero on January 7, 2022 - 11:58AM

In Angleton, Texas, an energy storage project was proposed to provide sustainable backup support to the grid. This resulted in the installation of 81 Tesla Megapacks, providing 200 Mwh greater outage protection while reducing the community’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Image of Toyota Prius at Tesla Supercharger by John Goreham

Prius Line Outsells Every Affordable BEV For 2021 - Bolt and Leaf Combined

By John Goreham on January 7, 2022 - 11:05AM

Affordable battery-electric deliveries continue to flounder. The Prius line outsold every affordable BEV in 2021. Here are the delivery results for the U.S. market in 2021.

Tesla Stock Will Split Multiple Times This Decade

By Jeremy Johnson on January 6, 2022 - 6:42PM

From a recent video from Farzad Mesbahi, we've seen a good argument that Tesla stock will split multiple times this decade. Why will this happen? We'll answer that below now.

Lucid Air may take Lucid’s Stock to $100 before 2022

Lucid’s Stock Will Hit $100 Before The End of 2022

By Anthony Donati on January 6, 2022 - 5:14PM

Lucid Motors is in line for a huge 2022. Lucid wants to massively expand globally and could be in line for a great short squeeze soon. I would be buying Lucid stock (LCID) soon, Nasdaq 100 just did.

A driver operates the lower touchscreen in a Lucid Air

Lucid's First Over-The-Air Updates Are Rolling Out, Here's What They're Doing

By James Walker on January 6, 2022 - 2:00PM

Videos from Lucid Air Dream Edition owners show us how the OTA update process works and which aspects of the Air said updates have been fixing or improving.

33 Brand New Tesla Model Y Vehicles Spotted At Gigafactory Berlin, While Waiting For Final Approval

By Nicolas Caballero on January 6, 2022 - 12:43PM

While some social media users argue that Tesla might have started pre-production with missing parts so it technically "is not a produced car, on paper", other suggest that they could make 500 prototypes a day on a temporary permit, while waiting for the "rubber stamping person-in-charge" to approve the main permit.

Kia's 2021 U.S. Sales Lead The Way To A More Electrified 2022

By Justin Hart on January 6, 2022 - 11:34AM

Kia had a very solid sales year for 2021, best ever in fact, despite some slow down in sales toward the end and despite the global supply chain and semiconductor shortages that are plaguing the entire industry. Perhaps one of the most striking aspects of Kia’s 2021 sales figures though is the growth of their electrified sales.

Lucid Motors and Tesla Are Different Markets: Here's Who Will Be The Winner

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2022 - 10:53AM

It's both adequate and funny how people are trying to compare Lucid Motors (LCID) with Tesla because they target different markets. There will be many more competing in Lucid and Tesla, but the winner will be characterized based on a different criteria. It can be Tesla, Lucid or another automotive rival.

Chevrolet Previews Equinox EV, Signals Mainstream Push

By Carl Malek on January 5, 2022 - 11:49PM

The 2024 Silverado EV might have been the one that caught the world's attention, but a second model was also teased during GM's CES press conference with the world getting their first glimpse at the Equinox EV

Giga Berlin May Be Approved With Special Conditions

By Jeremy Johnson on January 5, 2022 - 8:38PM

The latest news in the saga of Giga Berlin being opened for production is that when Giga Berlin opens, there may be special conditions. We'll go over what these might be and see if it will cause problems for Tesla.

Cadillac InnerSpace Concept Is Luxury Lined Autonomus Glimpse Of The Future

By Carl Malek on January 5, 2022 - 6:47PM

Fully autonomous vehicles have always been a very compelling slice of science fiction, but Cadillac's InnerSpace concept aims to show that you don't have to sacrifice luxury and technology to achieve self-driving bliss

A gold Lucid Air is seen close-up parked in front of some mountains.

Lucid Will Begin European Deliveries In 2022

By James Walker on January 5, 2022 - 5:27PM

"Expansion to European markets will begin this year. Stay tuned for country-specific delivery information"

Nikola Drops $2 Billion Patent Suit Against Tesla

By Tinsae Aregay on January 5, 2022 - 12:53PM

Nikola has agreed to drop the $2 billion patent infringement case against Tesla. The two companies agreed to withdraw the case against each other after Nikola's founder got indicted for securities fraud.

Toyota’s Fuel Cell EV Mirai Outsold Battery EVs By Most Brands In 2021

By John Goreham on January 5, 2022 - 11:01AM

Toyota fuel cell electric vehicle is held in disdain by many battery-electric vehicle fans. The uncomfortable truth is that Toyota’s FCEVs outsold the BEVs from most brands in 2021.

Chrysler Reveals Airflow Concept: Brand Will go all EV by 2028

By Mary Conway on January 5, 2022 - 10:50AM

Stellantis is revealing its future plans for the Chrysler brand. Chrysler will lead the charge into the EV battlefront.

Gigafactory Berlin, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Model Y Performance Coming Out Of Gigafactory Berlin In Two Weeks

By Nicolas Caballero on January 5, 2022 - 9:41AM

Tesla Giga Berlin is apparently preparing for the first deliveries at the end of January. In a letter to a reservation holder in Austria, Tesla is basically telling him to start paying 9,900 Euros until the end of January, in order to prepare for next steps and delivery of his Model Y Performance.

Dealers Reportedly HItting Lightnings With Huge Up-Charges

Dealers Reportedly Slapping Big Markups On New Ford Lightning EV Pickups

By Marc Stern on January 5, 2022 - 5:33AM

Even as Ford is promising to ramp up production of the highly sought-after Ford Lightning EV pickup, dealers are reportedly slapping major up-charges on the new pickups. Indeed, there is a report of one dealer hitting potential buyers with a fee of $30,000 if they want to be among the first to receive one of the electric trucks.

Lucid Motors' Secret Weapon and Tesla's Mistakes

By Anthony Donati on January 4, 2022 - 8:30PM

Lucid Motors has a great battery technology, short sellers have zero share available left to short and lucid has a secret weapon.

Tesla Model S Plaid Can Now Go 175 MPH, Topping Lucid Air Dream Edition

By Jeremy Johnson on January 4, 2022 - 7:32PM

We have a new video of the Tesla Model S Plaid reaching a top speed of 175 miles per hour. This makes it faster than the previous fastest EV, the Lucid Air Dream Edition, at 168 MPH.

Volkswagen Offers Wise Winter Driving Advice To ID.4 Owners

By John Goreham on January 4, 2022 - 4:16PM

Volkswagen offers some good insight into winter driving. One section we liked in particular.

Tesla To Double Production in 2022 As Giga-Shanghai Sets Manufacturing Records

By Nicolas Caballero on January 4, 2022 - 3:42PM

In a few weeks Tesla will begin volume production at its two new factories, Giga-Berlin and Giga-Texas, and once they reach a stable production level they expect world overall production to reach 2 million Battery Electric Vehicles per year.

Image showing a Lucid Air passing through a well-lit inspection tunnel at the AMP-1 factory.

Lucid Air Customer Deliveries Are Being Delayed By "Fit And Finish" Parts Issue

By James Walker on January 4, 2022 - 2:11PM

Independent Lucid Air customer forum gives us insight into the likely culprits behind an issue that's preventing Dream Edition customers from taking delivery of their new EVs.

Tesla (TSLA) Shares Surges Following Record Q4 Deliveries And End Of Elon Musk’s Stock Sale

By Tinsae Aregay on January 4, 2022 - 12:32PM

Following Tesla's incredible Q4 delivery numbers, the EV maker's stock has surged 14% in a single day. Even more bullish for Tesla, the surge in the stock price is taking place before some of the company's most exciting projects have come to fruition.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

The Subaru Solterra Compact Pickup You Want And Why An EV Would Crush It

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2022 - 12:31PM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV is coming this year, but how about a new Solterra compact pickup? Check out a new rendering and why Subaru needs to build it.

Ford Doubles Down On EV Optimisim, Doubles F-150 Lightning Production

By Carl Malek on January 4, 2022 - 11:34AM

Ford is riding a wave of EV fueled optimism and has now officially revealed that it has once again boosted F-150 Lightning production to keep up with tremendous demand

Image of Jeep Grand Cherokee L in snow by John Goreham

Take the Jeep Snow Quiz To See How Technology Can Help You In Winter Conditions

By John Goreham on January 4, 2022 - 10:02AM

Jeep has released a nifty infographic that can help you to see the benefits of modern electrification technology in winter driving.

Testing Kia Sorento PHEV Winter Driving Performance: Slushing Down Range

By Justin Hart on January 4, 2022 - 3:22AM

What I really want to know about my Sorento PHEV is: how good will my EV range be in the cold? I’ve owned and driven several EVs and PHEVs, driven them long distances in below freezing weather, braved mountain passes and snow packed city streets and I know plug-in vehicles handle well in harsh weather (especially when equipped with good snow tires!). But range always suffers when it's cold, period.

Tesla May Have a Lucid Motors Problem

By Anthony Donati on January 3, 2022 - 9:56PM

Will Lucid Air overtake the Tesla Model S at the best EV in the world?

Huge Announcement Expected This Week From Elon Musk About Giga Texas

By Jeremy Johnson on January 3, 2022 - 6:30PM

There is a recent Tweet and news that a huge announcement is expected from Elon Musk about Giga Texas. What is this announcement? We have a few theories of what it could be that we'll discuss.

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