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Tesla

Read the latest Tesla news here. At TorqueNews we cover Tesla’s automotive and financial news, and do reviews so that you can make the best decision when it comes to buying your next car, or if you’re just in the mood to learn a little about Tesla.

Tesla is one of the most well known names in the modern day automotive industry. It is the leading automotive manufacturer for battery powered cars. Yes, that means zero gasoline usage. It is without question that the evil genius behind this company, Elon Musk, has done anything except the abnormal. Their brand released their first car in 2008 and today in 2020 it is one of the most popular and practical options you can get on the market. Tesla’s have entered the market from the top down as they are quickly on their way to meet the $20,000 to $30,000 price mark, but their most popular models are $35,000 and above.

The brand is most noted by their quirky leader, their long range capabilities under one singular charge, their surprising performance aspects, and their cutting edge technology. Currently, the Model S holds the record for the longest range on one charge which was 370 miles, but Elon claims 400 miles is coming soon and also claims that the coming soon 2nd gen Tesla Roadster will not only be the fastest production car, but it will also have a range of 620 miles which is absurd.

The Current Tesla Lineup

Teslas Model 3 ————————————— Starting MSRP $35,000
Tesla Model S ————————————— Starting MSRP $75,000
Tesla Model X ————————————— Starting MSRP $81,000
Tesla Model Y ————————————— Starting MSRP $52,990

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Will Tesla Make Uber and Lyft Obsolete?

By Jeremy Johnson on February 9, 2022 - 8:10PM

Will Tesla make Uber and Lyft obsolete? This a question I've seen hotly debated on Twitter and on online forums. I think the answer may surprise you - let's go over it now.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

RAM Revolution, Electric Pick-up In Direct Competition With Tesla Cybertruck By 2024

By Nicolas Caballero on February 9, 2022 - 11:16AM

After some unexpected delays, RAM announced the official name of its first electric truck: "RAM Revolution", basically in the same segment and in direct competition with Tesla's Cybertruck.

Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ionic 5 and Ford F-150 Lightning EVs

Kia, Hyundai and Tesla Stand to Gain as Ford Halts 3 Production Lines

By Justin Hart on February 9, 2022 - 3:35AM

Beginning earlier this week, Ford is halting production on 3 different production lines, including the Cuautitlan, Mexico plant that produces the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle. Is this only a brief pause, or is it the first sign of an impending miss for Ford as it attempts to massively ramp up EV production to compete with Tesla and out-sell other mainstream rivals vying for leadership in the race toward an electrified automotive future?

President Biden Acknowledges Tesla For the First Time Ever

By Jeremy Johnson on February 8, 2022 - 7:42PM

We have a video of President Biden mentioning Tesla for the very first time ever. He gives credit to Tesla as the largest EV manufacturer in the U.S.

Key Components For Tesla: Lithium, Nickel and Cobalt Price Evolution

By Nicolas Caballero on February 8, 2022 - 6:28PM

The demand for electric vehicles has fueled the war for raw materials needed for their batteries, placing the prices of lithium, nickel and cobalt at all-time highs in the face of shortages in the near future; Tesla closely monitoring the situation.

Images of workers courtesy of ChargerHelp!

ChargerHelp! Is Taking Away the Worry Over Broken Public EV Chargers

By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 12:23PM

One of the most frustrating things electric vehicle owners struggle with is broken public electric vehicle chargers. ChargerHelp! is the solution to that vexing issue and much more.

Morgan Stanley: Tesla To Overtake Ford And General Motors By 2030

By Nicolas Caballero on February 7, 2022 - 11:25AM

According to Adam Jonas, a well-known analyst from Morgan Stanley, in eight years (by 2030) Tesla will surpass the overall market share of Ford and General Motors in the United States. According to his estimates, Tesla will have an 18% stake, as compared to a 10% for Ford and 12% for General Motors.

Sandy Munro Says Tesla Model S Plaid Engineering "To Die For"

By Jeremy Johnson on February 7, 2022 - 11:12AM

Sandy Munro says Tesla Model S Plaid engineering "To Die For". This is after multiple videos showing a tear down of the Tesla Model S Plaid, which was made available by generous donations to Munro and Associates.

If You Want a Tesla, Here's 5 Things You Must Think About First

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2022 - 5:10PM

If you're looking to buy a Tesla, there are 5 important things that you must think about first. Here they are.

Tesla Profitability Is About To Go Through the Roof

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2022 - 4:48PM

Tesla's profitability is about to go through the roof. What is going on that is going to cause this? We'll share that now.

Jay Leno on the Tesla Model S Plaid

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2022 - 4:12PM

Jay Leno test drove a Tesla Model S Plaid a while back and we have some of his thoughts about Tesla's most highly performing and expensive vehicle. Let's see what he had to say.

2022 Kia Sorento PHEV and 2018 Tesla Model 3

Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Gets Impressive EV Mode Efficiency

By Justin Hart on February 5, 2022 - 2:04PM

Like any good fuel efficiency data nerd, I keep my own record of my vehicles’ energy use, be that from electricity or gasoline. I own both a 2022 Kia Sorento AWD Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) and a RWD 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range and I have approximately 800 miles worth of mixed use data regarding the efficiency of my Kia Sorento PHEV. Comparing information about the two vehicles’ respective efficiency has revealed something quite interesting.

Tesla Model 3 World's Best-selling Electric Car 2021, Fourth Year In A Row

By Nicolas Caballero on February 5, 2022 - 12:29PM

For the fourth consecutive year Tesla Model 3 has been crowned the best-selling electric car in the world: launched in 2017, it has been claiming this title on an annual basis since 2018, its first year in full production. However, its reign could end soon due to the rise of another top-selling fully electric superstar: the Model Y.

Tesla To Open New Battery Gigafactory In Texas: Project Cathode

By Nicolas Caballero on February 4, 2022 - 1:33PM

With Austin Giga-Texas nearing completion, Tesla has begun the processes for a major new facility. Another, brand new Gigafactory for manufacturing cathodes, a key battery component.

Biden Administration Ready to Talk to Tesla About Chip Shortage

By Jeremy Johnson on February 3, 2022 - 6:21PM

We have word, anonymously from some, and specifically from others, from those inside the White House, that they are ready to talk about the chip shortage and enlist the aid of Elon Musk to help combat supply chain challenges. Will President Biden finally be able to acknowledge Tesla?

"Charge Stats", Cool New Function In Tesla Mobile App: How Much You Save Compared To ICE Cars

By Nicolas Caballero on February 3, 2022 - 12:03PM

Tesla mobile app just added a cool new function: it shows the charging statistics so that the monthly charging costs are reflected and can be easily compared with those of an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) car.

Panasonic to start Tesla 4680 battery cell production in Japan

Panasonic's Decision To Start Tesla's 4680 Battery Production in Japan Raises Questions

By Armen Hareyan on February 3, 2022 - 9:10AM

Tesla No Longer Needs the EV Tax Credit

By Jeremy Johnson on February 2, 2022 - 7:22PM

Tesla no longer needs any EV tax credits to pass for a discount on EVs (electric vehicles). The demand is so high, that it doesn't matter if the bill passes. Elon Musk was right - kill the bill completely.

Tesla FSD Faced a "Recall" - Why The Word Recall is Misleading

By Jeremy Johnson on February 2, 2022 - 7:01PM

Recently, numerous news sites talked about how Tesla had a recall of over 50,000 vehicles. It makes it sound like there was a big problem with those vehicles and customers had to take their Tesla's for maintenance somewhere and get parts replaced. The word recall is misleading. Here's why:

Good News For Tesla: A Cobalt-Nickel Free Lithium-Iron Battery To Be Available In 3 years, 50% More Energy Dense Than LFP

By Nicolas Caballero on February 2, 2022 - 1:29PM

The race to find the perfect match in battery chemistry has led university teams and private companies around the world – including Tesla, obviously - to research multiple possible pathways. One of those companies, "C4V", just introduced an interesting alternative to Lithium-Iron batteries, with LFP properties but way more efficient.

Tesla Supercharger, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Supercharger Network Now Available To Other EV Companies in Europe

By Nicolas Caballero on February 1, 2022 - 11:08AM

After being in a testing, "Beta" phase for months, the program has just received final approval. It basically covers 40 charging points spread over France, Norway and the Netherlands; it will allow fast charging other electric cars, apart from Tesla.

2023 Toyota EV Image of pressroom.toyota.com

Tesla LFP Vs. Toyota Solid-State, Is There A Clear Winner?

By Peter Neilson on February 1, 2022 - 1:30AM

When it comes to battery technology, Toyota and Tesla are two companies I keep my eye on. With the announcement of LFP for Tesla and Solid-state for Toyota, is there a clear winner? Here is what I think.

Tesla Disrupted Itself With 4680 Battery Cells

By Jeremy Johnson on January 31, 2022 - 7:29PM

Tesla is a once in a generation type of company. The business is continually disrupting itself and the latest disruption is Tesla's own 4680 battery cells. These batteries are a step up from Tesla's other cell types. Let's look at why this is a disruption and very good.

Switzerland New Norway of EVs: Tesla Model 3 Topping Sales, No Federal Subsidies

By Nicolas Caballero on January 31, 2022 - 12:11PM

According to official data, the adoption of electric vehicles in Switzerland is growing at an exponential rate. In one year, new electric vehicle registrations grew by an impressive 63%: yet another positive, tangible example for the world.

Elon Musk Confirmed Tesla Will Support FSD Licensing By Other Manufacturers

By Nicolas Caballero on January 30, 2022 - 1:46PM

Back in 2019 Tesla presented the evolution of Autopilot, the FSD or “Full Self-Driving” system. No longer just a mere roadside assistant, it basically promised to get you from point A to B, though while always keeping your eyes on the road. In short, and despite the name, it is still an autonomous level 2 "ADAS"; that is, the driver must be paying full attention at all times.

Tesla Is the Singularity

By Jeremy Johnson on January 29, 2022 - 6:27PM

Tesla is the Singularity described by Ray Kurzweil, I believe. Tesla is working toward the end game of artificial general intelligence and then artificial general super intelligence. Here's why Tesla will bring about the Singularity.

Tesla To Reach Terawatt-hour Production In Stationary Storage

By Nicolas Caballero on January 29, 2022 - 12:07PM

Battery storage is becoming an increasingly efficient tool to regulate and balance the electricity grid, in order to make the most of renewable sources; a clean alternative to fossil fuels that has a long way to go in terms of production. Tesla has indicated they hope to contribute by raising their annual production at rates of Terawatt-hours (TWh).

Tesla Should Release A Simple Version of the Cybertruck

By Jeremy Johnson on January 28, 2022 - 8:25PM

Tesla could release a simple version of the Cybertruck and not have to worry about all the technological bells and whistles. So long as it was durable, had a great battery and range, and great performance, I think it would still sell a lot.

Tesla Bot Will Enable Massive Fleet Learning Beyond FSD

By Jeremy Johnson on January 28, 2022 - 8:10PM

Elon Musk spoke about Tesla Bot a lot on the latest earnings call. Most people seem skeptical of it, but I believe Elon when he said it will be bigger than the auto business. I'll share why now.

Tesla Exceeds Expectations And Breaks All Records In 2021; Q4 Results

By Nicolas Caballero on January 28, 2022 - 11:19AM

Tesla published the financial results of 2021, greatly exceeding expectations in both turnover and profits. Although they asked for caution for 2022 projections - due to ongoing problems with the supply chain and logistics – they are optimistic about the increase in production with the opening of Giga-Texas and Giga-Berlin.

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