Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 198)

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.

GM Marks Major BrightDrop EV Truck Delivery Milestone

By Mary Conway on June 21, 2022 - 10:49PM

GM's subsidiary BrightDrop has delivered 150 electric trucks so far to FedEx.

Elon Musk Says He Will Take A Similar Role At Twitter As He Currently Has At Tesla & SpaceX

By Tinsae Aregay on June 21, 2022 - 6:57PM

As Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter approaches, there have been questions concerning what his role will be at the social media giant and, how that will affect his work at Tesla and SpaceX. And today, at his appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum, Musk answered those questions saying, he will take a similar role at Twitter as he currently has at Tesla & SpaceX.

Tesla's Enhanced Autopilot To Work (Again) Around the World

By Nicolas Caballero on June 21, 2022 - 5:12PM

Since 2019, all Teslas that have been sold come with the Autopilot system as standard, a Level 2 semi-autonomous driving assistant that allows you to combine adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, vehicle blind spot warning and lane-keeping assistance; it is the basic level.

Proposed $15,000 EV Tax Credit - Would Tesla Benefit?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 20, 2022 - 6:34PM

We've just seen a Tweet for a proposed $15,000 EV (electric vehicle) tax credit and this brings up a lot of questions. The reason for this Tweet is that such a tax credit would further accelerate EV adoption and reduce our dependency on oil and gas.

EV Tires Must Be Rotated Fairly Often Says Mechanic

The Dark Secret Behind EV Maintenance Says This Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on June 20, 2022 - 3:48PM

Here’s the latest warning from a popular mechanic on what he calls a dark secret behind electric vehicle maintenance that many new owners discover within the first 25,000 miles.

Tesla Extends Insurance Policy With Real-time Data Collection

By Nicolas Caballero on June 20, 2022 - 2:36PM

The pricing directly depends on the driving security level: Tesla expands the offer of the most personalized insurance service available so far, a system that basically collects all your driving data in real time.

Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Battery Range Stands Up To Heavier Acceleration

By Justin Hart on June 20, 2022 - 4:13AM

The other day I revisited a battery only driving range test in my 2022 Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid (PHEV). This time through the test, I drove as hard as I could without forcing the Sorento out of its battery-only EV mode and compared my range to my previous test in which I drove as gently as possible to try and achieve maximum EV range.

Breaking: Refreshed Tesla Model Y With 4680 Cells & Structural Pack Gets A 0 To 60mph Upgrade

By Tinsae Aregay on June 19, 2022 - 8:08PM

Tesla began selling the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack at the Giga Texas opening event. The vehicle was a bit of a head scratcher for the Tesla community as it has worse range & performance than the 2170 Model Y Long Range. However, now we learned that Tesla is offering an acceleration boost for the refreshed Model Y through an over-the-air update.

Wait Time For Tesla Vehicles Increases After A Rush Of Orders Prompted By The Recent Price Hikes

By Tinsae Aregay on June 19, 2022 - 3:18PM

Recently Telsa increased the prices of its vehicles. However, this only seems to drive up demand even more. Following the recent price hikes, wait times for some Tesla variants like the Model Y have gotten even longer.

Tesla's Giga Berlin Achieves 1,000 Vehicles Per Week Milestone

By Jeremy Johnson on June 18, 2022 - 5:03PM

Tesla's Giga Berlin achieves production milestone of 1,000 vehicles per week, equaling about 52,000 vehicles per year. Not bad for just being up and running for a couple months. I predict by the end of the year, Giga Berlin will be at 5,000 vehicles per week.

Kia Raises Prices On Some 2023 Models But Not Electrified Models, Yet

By Justin Hart on June 18, 2022 - 1:46PM

Earlier this week, Kia announced small price increases on two of its non-electrified models for the 2023 model year in the U.S. market, the Seltos subcompact SUV and Carnival minivan. These price increases are all less than $1,000, due to inflation and increased shipping costs, and don’t necessarily affect all trim levels of these models. But it begs the question: Will Kia be raising prices on its other models soon too?

GMC Announces $6,000 Price INcrease For Hummer EV, Follows Similar Moves By Rivals

By Carl Malek on June 18, 2022 - 12:20AM

The GMC Hummer EV pickup has rapidly become one of the most important launches that the brand has ever done. The all-electric super truck can go just about anywhere and coddle drivers in luxury. It's also very expensive with prices going over $100,000 in certain models. Recent changes in the broader production web though have forced GMC to raise prices for the entire lineup.

Cadillac CELESTIQ to be Hand-Built at Tech Center

Cadillac CELESTIQ to be Hand-Built at Unique Location

By Mary Conway on June 17, 2022 - 11:45PM

GM is investing $81 million to build its flagship all-new sedan at its Global Technical Center.

Tesla To Offer Enhanced Auto Pilot As Additional Option to FSD

By Jeremy Johnson on June 17, 2022 - 8:34PM

Elon Musk responded directly to a Tweet asking Enhanced Auto Pilot to be sold as a separate option from Tesla FSD. Elon Musk said, "Ok" and it looks like one man's Tweet is going to turn into a world wide feature release by Tesla.

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Kia And Hyundai Oddly Absent From Bloomberg EV Sales Leadership Report For 2025

By Justin Hart on June 17, 2022 - 2:19PM

Conspicuously, Bloomberg Intelligence has completely ignored one of the largest and fastest growing electric vehicle (EV) producers in the world in its recent business intelligence piece on global battery-electric vehicles sales. More accurately, I should say they ignored two of the largest and fastest growing companies, Kia and Hyundai, which are so closely tied we can justifiably consider them as one company.

Ford Mustang Mach-Es Recalled For High-Voltage Problem

Ford Halts Some Mach-E Deliveries To Fix Electrical Problem

By Marc Stern on June 17, 2022 - 1:58PM

It goes without saying that the Ford Mustang Mach-E is a popular vehicle. Indeed, the order bank for Ford's first electric was shut for a long time as the number of orders exceeded the automaker's ability to produce them. Now, dealers have been told to fix any Mach-Es before they are delivered and any others on their lot because of a high-voltage electrical problem.

How Will Tesla Do During a Recession?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 16, 2022 - 8:55PM

With a looming recession coming, how will Tesla do during this time? Will profits increase or decrease? Will Tesla's order backlog shrink? We have some answers we're going to share now.

Tesla Fremont Factory Reaches Record Figures: More Cars Than Ever

By Nicolas Caballero on June 16, 2022 - 5:05PM

Tesla's very first factory is now more productive than it has ever been in its entire life; and Elon Musk is looking for locations to build the next Gigafactory.

The Worst Deals on New Cars Right Now

By Timothy Boyer on June 16, 2022 - 2:51PM

Looking to buy a new car, but not sure which deals are good, and which are bad? Here’s a recent list from Consumer Reports analysts who reported the worst deals on new cars right now.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Comes Out In Support Of Fossil Fuels As Gas Prices Reach Record High

By Tinsae Aregay on June 16, 2022 - 11:36AM

Elon Musk, through the EV company he found, Tesla, is trying to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. However, today Musk has come out in support of fossil fuel production.

Tesla Increases All Vehicle Prices, Some By As Much As $6000, Model Y Now Starts At $66K

By Tinsae Aregay on June 16, 2022 - 9:18AM

In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has once again increased the prices of all its vehicles. The price increases range from $1,000 all the way up to $6,000. The new hikes have also pushed the starting price of the Model Y to $66,000.

Elon Musk's Warning to Lucid and Rivian and Other Auto Makers

By Jeremy Johnson on June 15, 2022 - 11:09AM

Elon Musk issued a stern warning to Lucid and Rivian recently - that unless something dramatically changes, both companies are headed toward bankruptcy. Will these companies succeed? Only if they can profitably reach volume production.

Owning an EV is a Break-Even Deal Financially

EV Owner Reveals 5 Hidden EV Expenses of Owning an EV

By Timothy Boyer on June 15, 2022 - 10:45AM

Thinking about going EV and wondering just what the real costs of electric vehicle ownership are? Here’s a recent posting by a 10-year EV owner who talks about the hidden costs of owning an EV.

Image of a Kia EV6 GT being driven at speed on a runway.

Kia's EV6 GT Has 585 Horsepower And E-LSD

By James Walker on June 15, 2022 - 9:30AM

Kia's high-performance electric flagship will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month.

Why the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is so Important for Chevrolet

By Mary Conway on June 14, 2022 - 9:56PM

The all-new 2024 Chevy Blazer EV will be revealed on July 18. Chevy needs the Blazer to be successful as a relatively affordable high-performance crossover.

One Out Of Three Electric Cars Sold In The US Is A Tesla Model Y

By Nicolas Caballero on June 14, 2022 - 5:32PM

The United States is the second most important EV market in the world, mainly thanks to the State of California; being one of the 50 states in the union, it certainly seems like a different country when it comes to electric cars, but one thing is clear: Tesla clearly dominates electric car sales in all 50 states, and one model especially stands out from the SX3Y quartet, the Model Y.

Image showing the "software update failed" warning one Lucid Air owner received after initiating an over-the-air update.

Lucid Air Owner Receives Ominous Warning From Failed OTA Update

By James Walker on June 14, 2022 - 4:19PM

This isn't what any owner wants to see but the car remained drivable despite this worrying message.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Interview With Tesla Owners Silicon Valley

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says ‘Rivian & Lucid Will Both Go Bankrupt & End Up In The Cemetery’

By Tinsae Aregay on June 14, 2022 - 3:24PM

In the second part of his interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, Elon Musk had some harsh words for fellow EV makers Rivian & Lucid. In the interview, Musk said "both Rivian and Lucid will go bankrupt" that their path "will end in an intersection with doom" and that "they will end up in the cemetery" unless they change course.

How to Reduce the Cabin Noise in a Tesla Model Y

By Jeremy Johnson on June 14, 2022 - 10:50AM

There is a Tesla Model Y, 2020, owner, who tried out a solution to see if it would make his Model Y quieter in the cabin while driving. What was this solution and how much did it cost? Let's find out!

The All-New 2024 Subaru Outback EV Imagined

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2022 - 9:30AM

Subaru says new all-electric models are coming soon. Check out the 2024 Subaru Outback EV imagined.

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