Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 173)

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.

Elon Musk Turned Tesla Giga Berlin Upside Down During His Recent Visit

How Elon Musk Threw Giga Berlin's Construction Plans Overboard During Last Visit

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2021 - 4:07PM

How Elon Musk Pays Taxes and Lives in a $50,000 House

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2021 - 3:46PM

Tesla Model 3 Performance At Pikes Peak Race Documentary

By Timothy Boyer on June 10, 2021 - 3:43PM

Unplugged Performance recently released a documentary featuring their Tesla Model 3 Team Car at the 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb---a 10 minute (if you are really fast) run that some describe feeling basically like racing on Mars with its thin air, harsh landscape and terrain that sent their Tesla 3 flying. It’s a “bringing a phoenix out of the flames and into the summit” story as described by racecar veteran driver Randy Pobst.

What Could Happen at Tesla's Model S Plaid Event Tonight?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 10, 2021 - 12:37PM

Tesla is having a Model S Plaid event tonight at its Fremont, CA, factory at 7PM PST. There hasn't been a lot of updates on what is going to be shown here besides the Model S Plaid and I believe Tesla has a chance to surprise on the upside.

Tesla Raises Plaid Model S Price $10,000 Pointing To Surprise Feature Announcement At The Delivery Event

By Tinsae Aregay on June 10, 2021 - 12:53AM

Tesla has raised Plaid Model S price by $10,000 hours ahead of the delivery event. This makes earlier rumors suggesting 350KW V4 supercharging and 4680 cells being announced at the delivery event more likely.

Marvel's Magneto is a well known mutant from The X-Men. The Jeep Magneto is an Awesome EV

Jeep Magneto: From Mean Machine To Tweeted Meme

By Frank DiMuccio on June 9, 2021 - 10:40PM

A few months ago, Jeep provided us with the Magneto concept vehicle, a fully electric, 2-door Wrangler. Today, Jeep brought the Magneto back in a witty response to the trending #Magneto on Twitter. Lets take a look at this spectacular off-roader and what could be coming to a trail near you!

Jaguar Updates the Segment-Pioneering I-PACE Performance Electric Crossover Vehicle

By John Goreham on June 9, 2021 - 4:27PM

Tesla, Ford, and Volkswagen all cribbed their most popular EVs from Jaguar's innovative EV crossover design. This year, Jaguar will make meaningful changes to the I-PACE to keep it moving forward.

Tesla's upstream approach to battery production challenges other makers of EV batteries

From Lithium Mine To Tesla Battery Line

By Timothy Boyer on June 9, 2021 - 4:21PM

Here is everything (and then some) that you ever wanted to know about Tesla battery plans and production from a lithium mine to a Tesla battery line in this video culmination of 9 months of research into Tesla Battery Day. In it you will find projections, estimates, and insights as a result of that research and become a true aficionado of all things Tesla.

Tesla battery suppliers showcasing future ev battery technology at Interbattery 2021

Two Tesla Battery Suppliers and SK To Showcase New Battery Technologies at InterBattery 2021

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2021 - 3:55PM

Which Other Companies Besides Tesla Will Survive?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 9, 2021 - 9:16AM

Recently, Lordstown Motors warned it may not be able to stay in business for another year. This is called a going concern issue, meaning, the company may not be able to meet its financial obligations for the next 12 months. Are they going to go out of business? Are other electric vehicle companies going to face the same issue? Let's find out.

Can the Roadster really achieve 0-60 in 1.1 seconds?

Doing The Math on a Tesla Roadster 0-60 in 1.1 Seconds Claim and What Was Determined

By Timothy Boyer on June 8, 2021 - 11:19AM

According to an automotive website, a little number crunching and reality checking reveals what they found when doing the math on Tesla’s reputed claim of an achievable 0-60 mph in 1.1 seconds with a Roadster outfitted with a set of cold-gas thrusters known as the “Space X Package.”

Tesla’s May 2021, China Sales Are Better Than Expected

By Jeremy Johnson on June 8, 2021 - 11:15AM

Tesla reported over 33,000 vehicles sold in China and exported for May, 2021. This is higher than what most people expected and also debunks some negative news that was spread recently. Let’s dive into the specifics!

Tesla Giga Berlin Nears Last Milestone As Battery Plant & Final Permit Get Schedule For Public Review

By Tinsae Aregay on June 8, 2021 - 5:42AM

Tesla's application to add a battery plant to Giga Berlin gets scheduled for a final public review. The plans will be available for the public to comment on from June 13 up to July 14.

Built for off-roading, both vehicles are good at what they do.

The HUMMER EV Is Being Touted As An Off-Road Goliath, Can It Live Up To Its Own Hype?

By Frank DiMuccio on June 7, 2021 - 4:54PM

With its classic Jeep architecture and design, the Wrangler 4xe is easily the most off-road capable electric vehicle currently available. This hasn’t stopped vehicles like the Tesla Model S or Volkswagen ID.4 from having fun in the dirt, but GM has decided to weigh in on off-roading with the up-coming HUMMER EV. Can it out-off-road a Jeep?

Bolt delivery image courtesy of Chevrolet

Here’s Why Automakers Send Their New Electric Vehicles To ZEV States First

By John Goreham on June 7, 2021 - 4:39PM

If you are shopping for a new electric vehicle you may have noticed that inventory is not equally distributed in the US. Here’s why that is.

Car Talk Names The Worst Tires You Can Buy

By John Goreham on June 7, 2021 - 3:05PM

If you are shopping for tires, Car Talk says to use caution when considering these brands and models.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV

The Case For A New Subaru EV Pickup And Why You Won't See One Anytime Soon

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2021 - 1:14PM

Will Subaru offer a compact pickup? See why Subaru needs to bring back the Baja in an electrified platform.

Does Ford Have a Battery Advantage Over Tesla?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 7, 2021 - 10:49AM

There was a recent Tweet from the Twitter user, @GordonJohnson19 concerning Ford batteries -vs- Tesla batteries. He said it looks like Ford has an advantage in battery technology. This was after seeing that the Electric Ford F150 Lightning had a larger kWh battery than the Tesla Model 3. Is this true? What's going on here? Let's see!

Is 400 miles really enough for Tesla owners?

Why The Tesla Model S Plaid Plus Was Cancelled

By Timothy Boyer on June 7, 2021 - 10:41AM

A recent tweet from Elon Musk alerted anxious Tesla fans that the Model S Plaid Plus is not just delayed in its release, but is actually cancelled. Here’s a summary of what some Tesla experts are saying that explains why the Model S Plaid Plus was cancelled.

EV SUVs are taking over, and it's not a bad thing.

BEV SUVs, Like The Cadillac Lyriq, Toyota BZ4x, And BMW iX Are Taking Over!

By Frank DiMuccio on June 6, 2021 - 1:00PM

The Mustang Mach E, Ford’s first commercially available Battery Electric Vehicle, has been a smashing success and a great kick-off for the company’s future of electrification. It’s expected that the Cadillac Lyriq will be out later this year to amaze us with the luxury brand’s first BEV. It’s not just the American manufacturers rolling out EV SUVs either. On June 2nd, Toyota announced the BZ4x, and before that, Subaru promised us the Solterra.

BMW iX Is a Closer Match To Tesla Model Y

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2021 - 10:53PM

Today when I published the video report about BMW's iX xDrive40 and xDrive50 release specs, date and price, Torque News Youtube community actively provided some good and informative feedback. Some people said it's expensive at $83,200, others said it's impressive, while others complained about the grill and BMW's current design language. However, Torque News contributor Dean McManis compared the BMW iX with Tesla Model Y in a very interesting comparison. Here is what Dean wrote.

Tesla is making a new significant move in battery research, making a new $3.1 million investment to Dalhousie University

Tesla Makes a Big Move To Make EV Batteries Cheaper Than Ever Before

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2021 - 8:51PM

LG Chem NCMA Batteries for Tesla Model Y

Starting July Tesla Model Y May Have New NCMA Batteries from LG Chem

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2021 - 8:46PM

Prices of Tesla Vehicles May Drop As New Incentives Inch Closer To Becoming Law

By Daniel Cappo on June 5, 2021 - 8:05PM

Prices of Tesla cars such as the new Model S plaid could start to decrease by around $10,000. This is a breath of fresh air after many months of price increases on various models.

A Giant Battery Factory is Being Built by Tesla Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on June 5, 2021 - 2:41PM

We have recent news of a rumor of a giant battery factory that is going to be built close to Tesla's Giga Shanghai factory in China. There are reports that this factory is from CATL, a Chinese battery manufacturer, and will produce 4680 battery cells for Tesla. What's going on with this and why does it matter? Let's talk about it!

In Just 3 Months Tesla Model Y Becomes Most Imported Vehicle In South Korea

By Tinsae Aregay on June 5, 2021 - 9:08AM

Tesla started selling the Model Y back in April with initial 9 deliveries. And now after 2 months, the company has delivered over 3000 vehicles for the month of May making it the most imported vehicle in the country.

Tesla’s Elimination of Radar Is Paying Off In A Big Way

By Daniel Cappo on June 4, 2021 - 9:41PM

There is now proof that eliminating radar was the right thing to do for Tesla. Tesla took the dreaded training wheels off and they are now able to let loose. A future without radar appears to be a very promising one.

Tesla FUD from China: What's Real and What's Not

By Jeremy Johnson on June 4, 2021 - 5:43PM

Recently, there has been a lot of bad press against Tesla concerning China. First there was a customer complaining of bad brakes, then a TikTokUser saying their brakes failed. Then there are reports of China sales dropping dramatically. What's true and what's not? We have a lot to cover here!

We Have a Problem with Car Seats and Our Backs

By Jeremy Johnson on June 4, 2021 - 3:14PM

One of the most obvious and easy to correct problems with cars today is how the seats are made and formed for the human back and spine. The problem is, the seats are not designed well for proper spinal alignment. With a billion cars on the road, this is a huge problem. I know - I have had 2 back surgeries and have issues with my neck. Let's talk about it.

Soccer Superstar Invests in Company That Converts Vintage Cars Into EVs

By Timothy Boyer on June 4, 2021 - 11:48AM

Looking for another EV automotive-related business investment that is unlike your typical modern day models? Here’s one recently invested in by a soccer superstar that advertises its business as one where, “We re-engineer and electrify to further the legacies of the most beautiful cars in the World.”

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