Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 159)

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.

Image of Hyundai IONIQ 5 by John Goreham

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Consensus - Best Crossover Battery-Electric Vehicle Yet

By John Goreham on December 20, 2021 - 10:22AM

The EV world seems unanimous in its first impression of the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle. Here’s what the folks who know EVs best are saying about this game-changer.

Canoo Ends The Deal With Dutch VLD Nedcar To Focus On The US Production

By Safet Satara on December 20, 2021 - 10:18AM

Canoo, an electric vehicle startup responsible for developing the cool MPV-looking lifestyle vehicles, just broke off its deal with VDL Nedcar for the production of its cars in the Netherland.

Tesla Merger With Daimler Would Be Like Elon Musk Dragging a 50-lb Rock Behind Him Wherever He Goes

By Armen Hareyan on December 20, 2021 - 8:58AM

Several days ago Karlsruhe Insider's analysts made a forecast that Tesla Daimler merger is upcoming and that Tesla will swallow Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler "without asking." In this article I am taking a look why it's not a good idea for Tesla to merge with Daimler, based on the comments from Torque News Youtube subscribers.

IONIQ 5 moving image courtesy of Hyundai

Hyundai IONIQ 5 BEV First Drive Impressions - Ideal For Its Mission

By John Goreham on December 20, 2021 - 8:19AM

A first drive of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle reveals that it is going to win buyers over on a test drive.

Kia + Hyundai may take second place in U.S. plug-in vehicle sales in 2022

By Justin Hart on December 20, 2021 - 5:10AM

Kia and Hyundai have done something extraordinary in the European market recently. November 2021 was the worst sales month on record in Europe. Yet, Hyundai and Kia managed significant sales increases while almost every other manufacturer saw significant sales declines due to the ongoing global semiconductor supply issues.

You Haven't Missed Out On Tesla Stock

By Jeremy Johnson on December 19, 2021 - 9:20PM

You may think that with Tesla at around a trillion dollar valuation, that you've missed out on Tesla stock and that you need to pick another stock to try and find a multi-bagger on. This is incorrect. Anyone telling you you missed out on Tesla doesn't understand where Tesla is going over the long term.

Four Things Missing From the New Hyundai IONIQ 5 Battery-Electric Vehicle

By John Goreham on December 19, 2021 - 2:26PM

We list four important things that the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 does not have that we feel many consumers shopping for a battery-electric crossover utility vehicle might want.

Tesla Model Y Costs You 50% More Than Hyundai IONIQ 5

By John Goreham on December 19, 2021 - 12:10PM

The IONIQ 5 is now being delivered to customers in the U.S. We break down the cost and show you the price comparison.

Nio ET5 is an EV With Swappable 620-mile Range Battery and VR Glasses

By Safet Satara on December 19, 2021 - 11:38AM

Nio Day 2021 marked the coming of the all-new mid-size sedan called the ET5. Smaller than the Nio ET7, the new ET5 is Nio answer to the Tesla Model 3 and the Polestar 2. Nio plans to sell it in China with a 150 kWh battery pack, two electric motors good for 480 horsepower, and a claimed range of 620-miles. That is just the start, tough.

VW is the closest to catching Tesla, but it isn’t alone

By Justin Hart on December 19, 2021 - 3:01AM

My best friend, whose first car (a 1985 VW Jetta) was my first aspirational vehicle, had me over to speak with his parents. While chatting with them about their next vehicle purchase, they said something provocative: “what if I don’t want a plug-in vehicle?” As a plug-in vehicle enthusiast, it is a question that is hard to hear but also an obvious indicator of the profound change the act of plugging into an electrical outlet, instead of a gas pump, represents in people’s lives. Change is hard!

Fedex Recieves First Deliveries Of Brightdrop EV600

By Carl Malek on December 18, 2021 - 8:47PM

With all the attention that GM's Ultium powered vehicles have received, it can be easy to forget that the company is also expanding its commercial vehicle operations with the upstart Brightdrop sub-brand aiming to appeal to commercial customers. That includes FedEx with the delivery giant receiving its first batch of EV600 vans.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Samsung Started Building Chips For Tesla’s Next-Gen Self-Driving Computer

By Nicolas Caballero on December 18, 2021 - 6:01PM

Samsung has started chip production for Tesla FSD autonomous systems: it has already begun to manufacture its own devices and by the way, started to gain advantage in key technological areas of expertise, as compared to other brands.

Hyundai Begins Deliveries of IONIQ 5 On East Coast

By John Goreham on December 18, 2021 - 5:13PM

The newest battery-electric vehicle from Hyundai is on sale now, and not just in California.

Here is how the new Tesla Active Road Noise Reduction for the Model S and Model X works

By Safet Satara on December 18, 2021 - 9:06AM

The latest software update for the newest versions of the Model S and Model X, called 2021.44.5, introduced us to a new feature - the Active Road Noise Reduction. If you have the latest Model S or the X, you can access it in the Audio Settings.

GM and Ford are not likely to beat Tesla in U.S. EV sales by 2025

By Justin Hart on December 17, 2021 - 9:27PM

The race is on! Multiple manufacturers are vying to beat or compete with Tesla in terms of EV market share in the U.S. As I discussed in a previous article, that is going to be very hard to accomplish. Let’s look at sales forecasts and ambitions from the two other U.S. automakers, GM and Ford, through the end of the decade to break this down a bit.

GMC Announces First Deliveries Of Hummer EV

By Carl Malek on December 17, 2021 - 3:25PM

It has been a long time coming, but GMC revealed today that it has finally completed the first customer-bound Hummer EV pickups with deliveries expected to begin immediately.

Elon Musk Responds To Mike Siegel About Tesla Giga Texas Figures

By Nicolas Caballero on December 17, 2021 - 12:34PM

Tesla CEO has responded with figures to accusations made on Twitter, where he was criticized about the financial amounts provided by the State of Texas to open the new Tesla Giga Factory in Austin.

It's More Likely Now Subaru Will Collaborate With Toyota On A New EV Pickup

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2021 - 12:13PM

Subaru needs a new midsize pickup, and Toyota recently revealed its new Pickup EV concept. Could an all-electric pickup collaboration be in the works?

Tesla plans to invest $10B in its Giga Texas factory.

By Safet Satara on December 17, 2021 - 8:29AM

Yesterday, Tesla inc CEO Elon Musk tweeted that "Giga Texas is a $10B investment over time, generating at least 20k direct & 100k indirect jobs." With this tweet, Musk promised to increase investment in the factory by a factor of 10.

Giant Fallen Tree Smashes Into Tesla With Occupants Inside

By Jeremy Johnson on December 16, 2021 - 11:55PM

We've just received a video of a Tesla (we think a Model 3) that was driving and from the dashcam of the car behind it, a large tree toppled over and smashed directly on top of the Tesla.

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Ford Takes 5 KBB Best Buy Awards; Maverick Wins A Pair

By Marc Stern on December 16, 2021 - 5:05PM

Ford Motor Co. scored a major victory in the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy program by taking five Best Buy Awards. The new Ford Maverick, the automaker's compact pickup earned the "Best of 2022 Award" and a Best Buy Award.

2022 Polestar 2 Can Cover More on One charge Then The Equivalent Tesla Model 3

By Safet Satara on December 16, 2021 - 10:12AM

The Swedish maker of electric cars Polestar revealed its latest update for the Polestar 2 sedan. A four-door EV, first shown in February 2019, can cover 270 miles on one charge in its latest iteration.

Insider Reports Giga Berlin Still on Schedule

Giga Berlin Insider Leaks that Factory Is Still on Schedule

By Jeremy Johnson on December 15, 2021 - 10:17PM

We have news from an insider for Giga Berlin that Giga Berlin is on schedule and that TorqueNews European source has had contact with his German Mr. X and that nothing is wrong with Giga Berlin's process and the water supply. Everything is still on schedule.

Hat Trick For Tesla Model 3, Winning 2021 Edmunds Top Rated EV For Three Years In A Row

By Nicolas Caballero on December 15, 2021 - 4:35PM

According to Edmunds, we should give credit to Tesla, as "… despite an influx of new electric vehicles hitting the market, the company's Model 3 is the 2021 Edmunds Top Rated EV, a title it's now held for three years in a row."

Ford Cannot Make EVs Fast Enough

By Carl Malek on December 15, 2021 - 3:22PM

Ford has had an impressive streak fo success when it comes to its growing lineup of electric vehicles. The Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightning have proven to be very popular with customers, but it appears that the sheer amount of demand is pushing the limits of Ford's production facilities and the company cannot make them fast enough according to a new report.

Toyota New EV Plan Showcases Everything From Cars to SUVs, Supercars and a Truck

By Safet Satara on December 15, 2021 - 11:57AM

After years of planning, Toyota finally revealed its electric lineup of vehicles at its Mega Web showroom in Tokyo. Aikido Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corporation, enthusiastically presented 13 new BEVs and subtly introduced us to a new business doctrine behind the Toyota Motor Corporation as a whole.

2022 Hyundai Veloster N M/T Pleasantly Fun To Drive Vehicle

By Armen Hareyan on December 15, 2021 - 11:33AM

The Hyundai Veloster quickly improved to the point of becoming a serious rival to the best sports cars on the market. The 2022 Veloster N, which Torque News is reviewing this week, is pleasantly fun to drive sports car. Some reviewers say it's fun to drive despite having the manual transmission (M/T), but I say it is the manual transmission that makes it even more engaging vehicle.

Mitsubishi Outlander and Honda Clarity Image by John Goreham

Honda's Plug-in Hybrid Clarity Tops List of the Hottest-Selling Used Vehicles In America

By John Goreham on December 15, 2021 - 9:35AM

Green vehicles are what the used car market desires. Here is a list of the fastest-selling used vehicles in America.

Tesla Cybertruck Will Fit Even Andre the Giant

Elon Musk Says Even Andre the Giant Will Fit in Cybertruck

By Jeremy Johnson on December 14, 2021 - 6:52PM

There was over 26,000 comments to Elon Musk on the Tesla Cybertruck, in an archive we found, and one of them was that even Andre the Giant would fit in the Tesla Cybertruck. That's a 7'4'' man weighing about 520 pounds.

Tesla Model 3 To Become Best Selling BEV 2021 In Germany, France And UK

By Nicolas Caballero on December 14, 2021 - 5:53PM

As per the latest data available, the Tesla Model 3 is on the path to become the best selling BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) both in Germany and France, beating local brands for the first time. It is also the best selling BEV in the UK.

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