From Torque News. Attention all tech enthusiasts! A game-changing discovery has been made at the Tesla-funded battery research center at Dalhousie University. The researchers have uncovered a surprising detail about lithium-ion battery discharges that could revolutionize the way we power our devices. The findings were simple yet profound, and now it’s time to solve the…

From Torque News. We just learned about two of the major unannounced features of the Tesla Cybertruck. A game-changer is coming in the world of trucks. The latest addition to Tesla’s line-up, the Cybertruck, is making waves in the auto industry with its innovative technology. The first unannounced feature is that in a recent video,…

From Torque News. Subaru Is Counting On 2 New Models For Success This Year – They Are Not EVs. Subaru says it will draw in new customers this year with two newly-redesigned hatchback models. And one of those vehicles is not the all-new 2023 Solterra EV. Check out the report and which new models to…

From Torque News. Tesla stock put in a strong performance following fourth-quarter earnings. Plus, adding 70 percent in just four weeks is a word. So what’s next after the 70 percent move and where could new impetus come from? Tesla’s fourth quarter numbers were broadly in line with expectations.  According to a message from Tesla to…

From Torque News. You can get a Tesla Model 3 RWD, with incentives, in Oregon, for as little as $30,630. The state is also giving a $7,500 tax credit. The IRA tax credit was adjusted so that the Tesla Model Y SUV in all its forms now qualifies as an SUV with an $80,000 MSRP…

From Torque News. People often ask how affordable is it to repair newer Toyota hybrid vehicles like the RAV4, the hybrid Venza, the Prius and maintaining them. First of all, it’s important to understand that hybrid vehicles can be more expensive to repair than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. This is because hybrid vehicles often use complex…

From Torque News. HOURS AGO! Tesla Giga Shanghai sold 66,000+ electric vehicles in January, recording year over year growth. Is it possible for a company to sell over 66,000 vehicles in just one month, while simultaneously recording year-over-year growth? The answer is a resounding YES, as proven by Tesla’s Giga Shanghai plant in January. But…

From Torque News. The Tesla Model Y long range, Tesla’s flagship vehicle, has seen its wait times increase by about 2 months and is pushed back to March-May, 2023 (from Feb.-March 2023). This signals strong demand for the best-selling EV SUV and signals that Tesla’s price cuts are having the desired effect. Consumers are eager…

From Torque News. Let’s say you are a Tesla supplier. Tesla is aggressively reducing its vehicle prices. This is good for the Tesla buyers, but if you are a parts supplier, how do you respond to this situation? Before I discuss Tesla supplier options, please beware that Tesla’s recent price war has put pressure on…

From Torque News. Indonesia is luring Tesla to invest in country with promise of several concessions, including a nickel concession. According to a report by Reuters, Tesla is close to finalizing a deal to open a factory in Indonesia. Reuters cites Indonesian President Joko Widodo and says that the President “is confident Tesla Inc will…

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From Torque News. GM has shared its most in-depth look at the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV yet.

From Torque News. Tesla CEO Elon Musk creates new expectation around the Beta Cybertruck production and says it’s incredible.

From Torque News. According to a memo seen by Reuters and confirmed by a source with knowledge of the plan, Tesla plans to increase output at its Shanghai factory over the next two months. The aggressive price cuts on its best-selling models have apparently fueled demand, and the company is responding by ramping up production…

From Torque News. Tesla Cybertruck is in Beta Production Review by Elon Musk. "I was just reviewing the production beta Cybertruck. It is incredible," Tweeted Tesla CEO Elon Musk seven hours ago. In this report I am going to tell you what is unexpected about this announcement, what questions Tesla enthusiasts wanted Elon to answer…

From Torque News. Tesla Needs Its Own Corolla: Goal To Dethrone Toyota With Project Highland. Tesla and Toyota may be nearing a culmination point. Time is coming for the rise of Tesla’s budget car. Toyota is known for its Corolla, a popular and reliable car that has been a staple in the automotive industry for…

From Torque News. Tesla just took the top ten best-selling cars in the world with a bang. The auto industry should beware. Tesla is revolutionizing the car industry. Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has made a significant impact on the automobile industry by surging into the top 10 best-selling cars in the world. This is…

From Torque News. Despite the impressive numbers and growth in Tesla’s energy business, it is not currently on Wall Street’s radar. This is likely due to the fact that the energy storage market is still relatively new and not as well understood by investors as traditional automotive products. However, it is worth noting that the…

From Torque News. The electric vehicle industry is buzzing with excitement today as Tesla launches what Morgan Stanley is calling ‘The Great EV Deflation.’ Tesla shares soared more than $50 billion during the trading session on Friday, bringing the company’s market value to an unprecedented $559 billion. This has cemented Tesla’s position as the world’s…

From Torque News. In this report I am going to share 7 Mistakes Tesla owners should never make With their Teslas and offer maintenance advice. Here are 7 mistakes you should avoid making with your Tesla: 1. Don’t neglect regular maintenance: Just like any car, your Tesla needs regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly. Make…

From Torque News. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, met with Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden, John Podesta, and Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu on Friday in Washington to discuss electric vehicle (EV) adoption and progress in the United States. The meeting, which was confirmed by a senior White House spokesperson, focused on "shared goals around electrification"…

From Torque News. The cost of repairs for Tesla electric vehicles is becoming a major issue for the automaker and insurers alike. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the company has been making design and software changes to its vehicles to reduce repair costs and insurance premiums. However, insurers have taken a different approach.…

From Torque News. Last night Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a very interesting comment about Tesla’s competition, which kind of went under the radar. Before I tell you what he said, keep in mind that Tesla has been head and shoulders above competitors in the electric vehicle field for some time due to its maturity…

From Torque News. Last night’s Tesla’s profitability shocked Toyota and is pushing a global auto industry center shift. As the electric vehicle revolution continues to disrupt the traditional automotive industry, the once untouchable giants of the industry, Toyota and Renault-Nissan, are struggling to adapt and find their footing, while Tesla’s aggressive expansion plans threaten to…

From Torque News. Tesla CEO Elon Musk provided a cryptic message about what to expect from Tesla Cybertruck in 2023 and 2024, raising excitement and giving a dosage of realistic disappointment. Tesla fans and investors were excited to hear the news that the much-anticipated Cybertruck is set to begin production this summer. During Tesla’s Q4…

From Torque News. During the Q4 2022 Tesla Earnings call, CEO Elon Musk teased a major announcement, saying "We have other products in development. We’re not going to reveal them today, but It will blow people’s minds when people see them." This statement has left investors and fans alike in a frenzy, as speculation about…

From Torque News. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently announced that the company’s 4680 battery cells would not only be used for electric cars, but also for Tesla Energy’s battery storage products. This news is great for Tesla as it shows that the mass production of the 4680 cells has been solved. Tesla’s 4680 cells could…

From Torque News. Just hours ago Tesla announced the location of its next Semi and 4680 Gigafactories. Actually from Tesla’s announcement we understand that these seem to be two factories, not just one because Tesla just officially announced its expected new battery and Semi factories in Northern Nevada, along with $3.6 billion in investment to…

From Torque News. Lately Tesla’s official social media accounts have become more active, providing more detailed information about Tesla. And now in a rare LinkedIn post Tesla confirmed what effect the latest price cut has on its electric vehicles. Tesla’s multiple price increases had taken the Model 3 and Model Y in Germany beyond the…

From Torque News. There is something really big happening in the history of humanity right now. It’s called ChatGPT and a lot of people are very excited about it. It’s bigger than Tesla and the electrification of our society. Playing with ChatGPT from OpenAI has become all the rage at the moment and there are…

From Torque News. Tesla is going to build its next gigafactory in a very unexpected place: in Nevada, where it already has a huge Gigafactory. We just got news that the Nevada Governor, Joe Lombardo, has announced in his State of the Union address a $3.5 billion factory for the Tesla Semi in Northern Nevada.…

From Torque News. General Motors recently announced that it will invest nearly $1 billion in the development of a new V-8 engine and EV components. This news has caused confusion amongst many, as GM has been vocal about its commitment to electric vehicles. So why is GM investing in a V-8 engine, when the company…

From Torque News. Tesla doesn’t hold monopoly on electric vehicle reliability and there is at least one other car brand recommended by Consumer Reports for having the most reliable EV models. The list of Consumer Reports’ most reliable electric vehicles has begun with the Kia EV6, with an asterisk. This is because the EV6 has…

From Torque News. Tesla CEO Elon Musk just made a major statement about the future of electric cars, dismissing the need for copper production to achieve sustainability. His statement about copper production is a major breakthrough for the sustainable energy industry. No longer does the world have to face the challenge of having to produce…

From Torque News. Watch the complete exterior and interior of the 2023 KIA NIRO Hybrid. This is the interior and exterior of the NIRO’s SX Touring package. The 2023 Kia Niro’s unique selling point lies above all in its variety of drives. And that pure combustion engines are passé. Instead, everything starts with the plugless…

From Torque News. A Tesla buyer, who prefers to remain anonymous, recently received a pleasant surprise after he complained about missing out on Tesla’s recent price cuts. The man had ordered a Tesla Model Y last July for $72,440, but after Tesla announced significant price cuts earlier this month, he contacted Tesla via online chat…

From Torque News. "Teslas are the safest cars on the road, but most people don’t know that," just tweeted Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in response to Model Y winning the 2023 safety car award from What Car? What Car says "There is no safer place to put your money or your family in 2023 than…

From Torque News. CATL is having its LFP battery patents expire and this will be a good thing for all EV auto makers, especially Tesla. Tesla is going to slowly unwind itself from using CATL batteries and begin to produce its own in-house. Tesla can make its own cells and has the chance to reduce…

From Torque News. How much profit Tesla makes per car that it sells? According to Reuters Analysis, reported by Tesmanian, Tesla makes more money from every car it sells than any of its global competitors. This fact is now being used as a great competitive advantage, allowing the manufacturer to capture more market share. Tesla…

From Torque News. HOURS AGO: Tesla Giga Berlin is ready for a major production ramp. German officials from the state of Brandenburg met this morning with representatives of IG Metall, a labor union representing metal workers in Germany, to discuss the Tesla Giga Berlin facility and its potential for a dramatic production ramp. The Economic…

From Torque News. When the Tesla Cybertruck is released, it will supposedly have the possibility to be 1,000 times safer than a human driver with FSD and Hardware 4. Hardware 4 will be built by Samsung. While running FSD on the Cybertruck, it is reported that it will be 1,000 times safer than a human driver. Tesla reportedly…

From Torque News. Tesla Giga Texas is making rapid headway with the assembly of the 9,000-ton Giga Press, parts of which have been arriving at the factory in recent weeks. The assembly of the machine is taking place at an incredibly fast rate, which is made possible by the experience that Tesla has obtained from…

From Torque News. Tesla’s growth goal is achievable. #shorts

From Torque News. We have new images that show the rapid progress at Tesla Giga Texas when it comes to making huge steps, preparing Cybertruck’s production. Tesla Giga Texas has been making rapid strides in the assembly of the 9,000-ton Giga Press, with parts arriving at the factory in recent weeks. Tesla has utilized the…

From Torque News. I am gathering from different sources that Tesla (TSLA) is currently experiencing “unprecedented demand” in the US following the significant price cuts that happened last week. Many stores are hitting new records and inventories are dwindling. Last week, Tesla implemented massive price cuts of up to $13,000 on Model 3 and Model…

From Torque News. Don’t be distracted by Tesla’s finalized design, the bigger story is the price and the most important thing isn’t known yet. In the past few days the big story about the Cybertruck has been the revelations of Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen about the new features that haven’t been announced yet…

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From Torque News. Tesla’s price cut effect in China is extremely promising. Last week Tesla China’s weekly insurance registrations bounced back after price cuts, rising like 500 percent over the previous week. During the first week of January Tesla China say 2,110 insurance registrations. After the price cuts in China, during the second week of…

From Torque News. Ford is reportedly working on creating its own electric vehicle architecture for its next-generation cars from mid-decade onwards, moving on from Volkswagen’s MEB platform. This is part of Ford’s plans to develop an advanced electric vehicle architecture that will power their future electric cars. Ford’s electric vehicle architecture is expected to be…

From Torque News. This afternoon I just learned that Tesla has quietly downgraded its performance breaks on the Model Y Performance and even put a cover to hide the change in a deceptive move. When going from the Model Y Long Range to the Performance version, the biggest difference is the improved brakes. The Performance…