Tesla delivers its first electric pickup in more than 5 years since launch
American EV giant Tesla has delivered its first electric Semi truck in more than five years since its announcement. At a delivery event at Tesla’s battery plant in Sparks, Nevada, CEO Elon Musk said, “If you want the most terrible rig on the road, this is it.” The first Tesla Semi deliveries will go to PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay plant in Modesto, California.
When the Semi electric truck was launched five years ago, major fleet operators such as PepsiCo Inc., Walmart Inc., Meijer Inc. and JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. was one of the first companies to make a non-binding reservation for this vehicle.
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While electric passenger cars get most of the attention, Musk believes it’s equally important to electrify the trucking industry, known for its high emissions and expensive fuel costs. . Adding driver assistance features to trucks can further help operators save on labor costs.
The Tesla The electric pickup truck is designed around the driver, with a central seating position and plenty of standing space and ample storage space. On stage, Musk said Tesla completed the 805 km demonstration run on a single charge of a fully loaded truck in California. It takes place between Tesla’s Fremont factory and San Diego. A time-lapse video of the route was recorded.
Earlier, during Tesla’s earnings announcement, Musk said that the company expects to produce 50,000 Semi trucks for North America by 2024. However, not much is known about production numbers yet. production as well as the price of this vehicle.
The introduction of the Semi adds a fifth vehicle to Tesla’s lineup, which currently includes passenger car models S, X, 3 and Y. The Tesla Semi will also be commissioned for Tesla, transporting goods between vehicles. the company’s plants in Nevada and Fremont and vice versa.
First published date: December 2, 2022, 10:19 a.m. IST