Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 161)

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 Can Sell 20M Vehicles A Year By 2025 Says ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood

By Tinsae Aregay on November 18, 2021 - 2:26AM

Cathie Wood and her firm ARK Invest are famous for their optimistic Tesla prediction. And now, in a new 55 minutes long interview, Wood says Tesla has a chance of selling 20 million vehicles a year by 2025.

Rivian vs Lucid: The Potential In The Long Term

By Armen Hareyan on November 17, 2021 - 10:10PM

Who has more potential long term out of these two: Lucid or Rivian?

Biggest Benefactor of Elon Musk Stock Sale

The Biggest Benefactor of Elon Musk's Stocks Sales - the U.S. Government

By Jeremy Johnson on November 17, 2021 - 7:16PM

Much has been made of Elon Musk's stock sales recently. He's just over half way done and is racking up the tax bill to the U.S. government. In fact, the U.S. government will be the primary benefactor of Elon Musk's stock sales, receiving many billions in dollars for these 3 weeks of stock sales.

Volkswagen to Improve Power Infrastructure to Catch Up With Tesla

By Nicolas Caballero on November 17, 2021 - 5:52PM

Volkswagen will be focusing on a key component within the EV industry equation, which is power infrastructure: charging stations throughout Europe, energy division enlargement and doubling staff numbers accordingly, in order to be able to compete with Tesla.

Tesla Model 3 for free, dealership offer

Dealer Offers To Drive a Tesla Model 3 for FREE for Six Months

By Armen Hareyan on November 17, 2021 - 9:22AM

Imagine driving a Tesla Model 3 free, for six months. A freelance car dealer from the Rhineland made its customers an insane offer in the summer: They can drive a Tesla Model 3 for free for six months and then give it back. Now he starts the action again. However, there are a few conditions to be aware of.

Rivian Motors Road To Success Will Be The One Less Traveled

By Peter Neilson on November 16, 2021 - 10:06PM

EV vehicles are here to stay. The hardest part is over thanks to Tesla and Elon Musk. What does this mean for companies like Rivian who recently went public?

Tesla Rapid Pace Innovation Eye Opening Video

Eye Opening Video About How Fast Tesla Operates

By Jeremy Johnson on November 16, 2021 - 7:28PM

This video with a former Tesla employee talks about how Tesla operates as a company is extremely eye opening and shows that Tesla is likely the fastest moving company in the world today. Tesla doesn't have the typical organization that corporate America has with levels like executives, directors, managers, etc... It instead operates as a crowd sourced hive collective and that means things can move really fast. Let's talk about it more.

2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Owner Review: Bought Sight Unseen

By Armen Hareyan on November 16, 2021 - 6:07PM

Recently a new owner of a 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV offered us to write an owner review for Torque News readers. In this review Justin Hart says he bought his 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV without test-driving it and without even seeing it. His excitement was about the 2022 Sorento PHEV's all-electric range, equipment and safety. In this review Justin Hart explains his experience with the 2022 Sorento PHEV from an owner's point of view.

Study: 3-Year Maintenance & Repair Cost Difference Between ICE and EV Just $235

By John Goreham on November 16, 2021 - 4:53PM

An interesting study that looks at the actual three-year cost of repairs and maintenance of conventional gas-powered vehicles vs. new electric vehicles reveals the difference is a tiny percentage of the total cost of ownership.

Tesla Supercharger, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Good News for Tesla: New Material Allows EV Batteries To Charge 10 Times Faster

By Nicolas Caballero on November 16, 2021 - 3:07PM

Fast charging capability of energy storage devices is essential, for Tesla and other automakers, regarding vehicle and power grid applications. Faster charging and discharging, or higher energy density leading to more compact and lighter batteries - there is often a kind of 'balance' between the two. Not all cars or batteries are ready for this, which is why new materials are being sought all over the world.

New Details Emerge On Possible Culprit For Ongoing Bolt Battery Crisis

By Carl Malek on November 16, 2021 - 2:11PM

The Chevrolet Bolt has been hobbled by an ongoing battery fire recall and investigation but a new report appears to shed some new details on what's exactly going on, while also showing the challenges involved in making sure it doesn't happen again.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV

Watch The New Subaru Solterra EV Smoke Forester In Acceleration Test

By Denis Flierl on November 16, 2021 - 11:56AM

Will the new 2023 Subaru Solterra be fast, or will the heavy batteries weigh it down? Check out how it performs against the Subaru Forester. The answer may surprise you.

Image showing a Lucid Air, recently named MotorTrend's Car of the Year 2022

The Lucid Air Is MotorTrend's Car Of The Year 2022

By James Walker on November 15, 2021 - 8:00PM

It's been a very good day for Lucid. Hot on the heels of delivering another two dozen Air EVs to customers around the US over the weekend the Californian startup announced that its debut sedan had been named MotorTrend's Car of the Year for 2022. Here's everything the judges praised it for.

Tesla Still the EV King - Set To Have an Amazing Run In 2022

By Jeremy Johnson on November 15, 2021 - 7:07PM

There is a recent interview with Ross Gerber, the manager of the GK ETF, who is a big Tesla bull. In this recent interview, Ross Gerber talks about the things that will make Tesla continue to dominate the electric vehicle industry in 2022. Let' see what he had to say.

3 Ways the New Mazda CX-50 Tops Subaru's Outback and Forester - 2 Ways It Doesn't

By John Goreham on November 15, 2021 - 6:35PM

Mazda is poaching in Subaru’s territory. Here’s where the models are similar, where the Mazda has an advantage, and where Subaru is unrivaled until proven otherwise.

Mazda’s New CX-50 SUV Moves the Brand Closer To Subaru

By John Goreham on November 15, 2021 - 2:03PM

Mazda’s cross-pollination with Subaru and Toyota continues with a tougher new CX-50. We see nothing but good things as a result.

Starlink Satellite Internet Connection Now Available at Tesla Superchargers in Some Spots

By Nicolas Caballero on November 15, 2021 - 1:20PM

As per Tesla's recent announcement that its Supercharger network has reached a new milestone of over 30,000 Superchargers at over 3,100 stations, news have also just arrived about the company already providing Starlink Wi Fi internet connectivity at Supercharger locations in some US cities.

How To Use An Adapter To Connect Your Non-Tesla EV To A Tesla Charger

By John Goreham on November 15, 2021 - 9:09AM

Yes, you can use a Tesla charger to charge up your non-Tesla electric vehicle. It’s simple, proven, and in no way stealing. Here’s what you need to get the job done.

Tesla Model Y Sold Out Until After Holidays In Northeast

By John Goreham on November 15, 2021 - 8:09AM

If you live in the Northeast of the United States there are no new Model Y vehicles available from inventory until 2022.

Elon Musk Asks For Your Prediction For 2030

By Jeremy Johnson on November 13, 2021 - 9:35PM

Elon Musk just asked on Twitter what you predict will happen by 2030. This is a very important question, especially for Tesla shareholders. Tesla has always been a growth company focused on long term growth in disruptive fields - electric vehicles over gas cars and solar/battery storage over traditional energy.

Tesla Solar Roof, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Megasol, A Cool Swiss Alternative to Tesla Solar Roof

By Nicolas Caballero on November 13, 2021 - 2:05PM

The Swiss manufacturer Megasol has presented an update to its "Match" solar tile, its new solar cells disguised as tiles; an interesting and potentially good complement or alternative to Tesla Solar Roof.

Elon Musk Is Considering Starting A Podcast To Recount The Early History Of Tesla

By Tinsae Aregay on November 13, 2021 - 12:26PM

On multiple occasions, Elon Musk has criticized the way Tesla's early story is told by the EV maker's previous CEO, Martin Eberhard. And now, looking to take the narrative into his own hands, Musk says he's considering doing a podcast that recounts the early days of Tesla.

Tesla Stock Will Stay Under Pressure Until Elon Musk Is Done Selling

By Jeremy Johnson on November 12, 2021 - 11:52PM

We have a flood of new Form 4 documents for Tesla for Elon Musk selling shares of Tesla. In total, there are about 12 forms filed and to date, Elon Musk has sold 6.4 million shares of Tesla stock for $6.9 billion (avg price $1,086). He is 37% complete in order to sell 10% of his stock per his Twitter pull. This is putting some downward pressure on the stock.

Image showing a Lucid Air wearing protective white wrapping being driven into a covered car transport trailer

More Lucid Airs Are Being Shipped Out To Customers This Weekend

By James Walker on November 12, 2021 - 6:00PM

With two weeks passed since Lucid made its first customer deliveries at the inaugural Lucid Rally the company is gearing up to ship out more Air sedans this weekend.

Solar Panels Soon To Be Available For Tesla Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck

By Nicolas Caballero on November 12, 2021 - 2:35PM

As we discussed in many articles before, solar roofs for any Tesla model could be a very interesting option. Now they will be readily available as solar kits from EVSolar Kits (@EvSolarKits), as per their Indiegogo campaign: they claim their solar charging kits can end range anxiety by providing up to 150 miles of range over 2 days.

Image showing the Lucid Air's Glass Cockpit and Pilot Panel screens.

The Lucid Air's Control Systems Are Beautiful And Simple To Use

By James Walker on November 12, 2021 - 11:25AM

It's all well and good to build an EV with a mammoth 520-mile range, but if it's a pain to use then customers are going to stray. No such problem exists for Lucid, it would appear, as the systems that let drivers and passengers interact with the Air have been designed to combine familiarity and cutting-edge technology. Plus it's got buttons.

Tesla Just Increased MIC Model Y Range, but Decreased Acceleration

Tesla Revises MIC Model Y Configurator, Changes Name and Increases Range

By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2021 - 8:04AM

Just hours ago Tesla made a change in Made-in-China model Y's specs, increasing the range from 525 km to 545 km, which is an increase of 12.5 miles of range in the Model Y. But, Tesla also substantially decreased the acceleration from 5.6 s to 6.9 seconds from 0 to 60.

First Reported Accident With Tesla FSD Beta

By Jeremy Johnson on November 11, 2021 - 11:06PM

We have the first reports of an alleged accident with Tesla FSD Beta, which is reported on the NHTSA website. Let's look at the details and see what's going on.

Purdue Researchers Work On Quick-Charge Cable -- Photo Courtesy Purdue University and Ford Motor Co.

Ford, Purdue Have High Hopes For Self-Cooling Quick-Charge Cable

By Marc Stern on November 11, 2021 - 3:45PM

Thanks to the work that Ford Motor Co. and Purdue University researchers are doing right now it is quite possible that within a couple of years, owners of electric vehicles like the Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit van, or the F-150 Lightning pickup will be able to quick- charge their vehicles without the need for huge cables.

Tesla Model Y: Menlo Park To Transition to Fully-Electric Police Fleet by 2023

By Nicolas Caballero on November 11, 2021 - 2:40PM

As per the latest news coming from California, Menlo Park City Council has just approved the purchase of Teslas Model Y for its police fleet. Menlo Park is home to the corporate headquarters of Meta and Google.

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