Search results

Tesla produces another new Tesla Semi electric truck - ELECTREK Another Tesla Semi electric truck prototype was spotted, the second one in a few weeks after years without a new prototype, as Tesla is moving to volume production later this year. As we reported earlier this month, a new Tesla...

I've never done any simulator games and so I'm wondering how close these games are to reality? This Tesla Semi does amazing in this simulation.

Answering electric truck questions with Volvo Trucks - FLEET EQUIPMENT HEAVY-DUTY Answering Electric Truck Questions With Volvo Trucks By Jason Morgan on Feb 8, 2021 Jason Morgan is the editor of Fleet Equipment. He has more than 14 years of B2B journalism experience covering the likes of...

That applies to ICE trucks and BEV trucks. Range is the most important part of a BEV truck. Hopefully this will continue! At some point maybe. All fleet operators may not elect to go this route, it depends on the fleet operator. Fleet operators will make their own assessments, they...

No Doubt. But after 5 years will the Tesla Semi still go 300 or 500 miles on a charge? Or how fast will the battery degradation be? That's what will be important to fleet owners.

Also, at 750k what will the range be for the Tesla Semi? at 500k? For a BEV Semi range is everything.

Elon Musk reveals surprisingly small battery pack in Tesla Semi electric truck - Electrek Elon Musk revealed the expected capacity of Tesla Semi’s battery pack ahead of the start of production, and it is surprisingly smaller than we thought. Back in 2017, Tesla unveiled its plan for an...

Oh yeah, that would help!

Rumor: Tesla To Produce 2,500 Semis This Year (100/Week In December) - INSIDE EVs Let's take a look at the projected ramp-up path for the Semi, according to rumored input from Tesla's supplier. A very interesting set of rumors about the upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck was posted by Teslas...

I wish the resolution was better so I could see the rear end better. From this angle it looks beefy.

Tesla Semi Is Spotted with a New Look Being Transported in Sacramento - TESMANIAN Photo: The Kilowatts/Twitter The stunning--and now facelifted--Tesla Semi has been spotted in Sacramento. The white truck was probably transported towards Reno, Nevada, and had some obvious design changes. It...

I plan on getting a Texas Non-CDL Exempt Class A, which is required for RV Haulers over 26,000 Lbs GVWR and towing over 10,000 Lbs Hoping that the Tesla Semi will have some kind of charging system that will allow for RV use.

The inside track on why one major fleet operator is purchasing 6,500 Tesla and Workhorse electric trucks - ELECTRIC AUTONOMY In an exclusive interview with Electric Autonomy, Pride Group Enterprises CEO Sam Johal explains why he sees the company’s electric vehicle orders as a competitive...

Major manufacturer drops hydrogen trucks in favor of battery-electrics - NEW ATLAS Swedish truck manufacturer Scania says it's evaluated hydrogen fuel cells against battery-electric powertrains and is committing to batteries Scania Where will hydrogen fit in the clean transport mix? Not in...

Battery constraints a drag on the Tesla Semi - FreightWaves Electric big rig will be first in Tesla lineup to achieve full autonomy; Elon Musk wants to build an electric delivery van Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said constraints on battery production limit the company’s ability to move...

Elon Musk says Tesla Semi is ready for production, but limited by battery cell output – TechCrunch Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on the company’s 2020 Q4 earnings call that all engineering work is now complete on the Tesla Semi, the freight-hauling semi truck that the company is building with an...

The weight has to do with range. More weight = less range for a BEV.

That won't happen anytime soon. Any modifications to the Tesla Semi's frame will void the warranty and wreak havoc on the software that is designed only for the original frame/structure. Maybe in the future Tesla will have something similar to Apple's Developer Program where a company can work...

Me too, EinSV!

With BEV Semi's weight is everything. The weight of a battery pack has limits. Too much weight outweighs the benefits of having more batteries, as in range. 'Best-in-class' - sounds like an ad for Ford,GMC or Dodge trucks. LOL Do you work for an ad agency? With more space comes more weight...

I believe the one-ton weight penalty is all about the battery pack and nothing else. It will be one less ton of freight/cargo that the Tesla Semi will be able to haul legally. That one ton will also give the TS less range. Regardless of how efficient the HVAC is it will still take more...

"In the works" with Tesla means "a few years". It's weight, weight, weight......the enemy of EV's. There is no way Tesla will be able to match the sleeper cabs of today. If they do make one it will be bare minimum in room and amenities. And all that extra space will need more heating and A/C...

There are no long haul trucks with day cabs, which is what Tesla Semi has. LHT's have sleeper cabs with many amenities such as small fridges, microwave ovens, TV monitors, etc., there are plugs for "shore power" w/APU's to power all these electronics. All that extra weight will eat into a Tesla...

Depends on the tonnage, the grade and how long it is. For instance, in Mountain Grade Territory trains need helper locomotives to get them over the grade.

Yes it will. But there are government entities that are willing to subsidize these through "green initiatives" programs. My thinking is that Tesla hopes there is enough demand for these trucks to 'bid them through' while continuing to work on getting the cost of kWhr's of the battery packs...

It will be interesting to see how much the charging equipment will cost. 1) 500 mile range is not going to compete with long haul. It would at least have to have a 800 mile range to compete. I know about the limitations on driving time but there won't be a charging station at every rest break...

Doesn't say what type of Li-ion battery chemistry they use. Wonder what the spec's would be like if they used Tesla 4860 cells? A Tesla Locomotive - now that would be awesome!! BNSF Railway and Wabtec begin battery-electric locomotive pilot in California - Charged EVs BNSF Railway and Wabtec...

And so far no one, absolutely no one, has even come close to the Tesla Semi Tractor 500 mile range. And that's pulling 80k lbs ! CATL has the battery technology/chemistry to get close to Tesla Semi max range but not at the same price. And Tesla Semi will come with FSD.

https://twitter.com/Teslarati/status/1350805337696313344?s=20 The Tesla Semi’s economical advantage is frighteningly underestimated The Tesla Semi has its own fair share of critics, and even today, some notable voices such as Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believe that the Class 8...

Tesla Semi job openings posted for Gigafactory Nevada The Tesla Semi program appears to be hitting its stride. Just days after reports emerged stating that four new prototypes of the Semi are being built at Gigafactory Nevada, the electric car maker posted some job openings related to its Class...

Tesla Semi Appears in Autopilot Code & Giga Nevada May Be Building 4 Semis with New Battery Tech Tesla Semi will be a game-changer in the hauling industry. It's been some time since we've heard major updates to its progress. Now we are learning that, reportedly, Tesla is building four new Semis...

Rumor: New Tesla Semi test units being built at Gigafactory Nevada Recent rumors from the electric vehicle community have suggested that four new Tesla Semi units are being built at Gigafactory Nevada. The vehicles, which are reportedly equipped with 2170 “L” battery cells, would be utilized...

What another analyst says about Tesla Semi : Tesla Semi production is due to begin in 2021 at the company's new factory in Texas, which is currently under construction. Companies are eagerly awaiting the start of sales as electric trucks must help them meet their CO2 reduction targets. Semi...

The Tesla Semi and its Convoy Mode feature could gain a strong foothold in Europe now that the EU Commission has released its plans to promote sustainable and smart transportation options in the region. The EU Commission released its Sustainable and Smart Mobility strategy last week. The...

Others are bullish, citing the electric vehicle company’s deep pockets, new factories and progress on battery development Few doubt that Tesla (TSLA) has deep pockets, but some wonder whether the electric vehicle company should bite the bullet and abandon one of its most highly anticipated but...

Lion Offering ChargePoint EV Charging Lion Offering ChargePoint EV Charging Lion Electric announced it will offer ChargePoint’s full line of commercial chargers and cloud services under a new reseller agreement, further expanding LionEnergy’s offering of charging hardware and software...

Volvo VNR Series Tesla Semi gains companion in Volvo VNR Electric Class-8 truck

Just in: Portland and Daimler team up for 5MW electric semi public charging ‘Island’ Portland and Daimler team up for 5MW electric semi public charging 'Island' - Electrek "The site was designed to host up to 5 MW of charging infrastructure. The use of on-site energy storage and advanced...

Freightliner eCascadia Horsepower 360-525 Max GCW 82k lbs Range 250 miles Battery Capacity 475 kWh Recharge 80% in 90 min.

Volvo VNR Volvo VNR Electric on display at the VTNA New River Valley plant in Dublin, VA Volvo says by the end of 2021 the VNR will have an enhanced electric driveline and next-generation batteries with more density. more power, more range and be available as an 80,000 lbs GCW(gross...

This is what the Tesla Semi will be competing against in the Class 8 heavy-duty EV truck market. First there is Peterbilt 579EV and the Kenworth T680E from PACCAR Both use the Meritor Blue Horizon 14Xe tandem electric powertrain with regenerative braking. Meritor uses UQM motors...

Anti-smog agencies offer $20 million for Inland warehouses to dump diesel trucks Warehouses and massive distribution centers built in the Inland Empire are a double-edged sword: They bring economic development and jobs along with diesel trucks that contribute to lung-damaging air pollution...

I know there is no information on Tesla's website other than the price($200K) because I've looked. Does anyone know what maybe included for the extra $20K over the 500 mile option?

The Tesla Semi Reservations Tracker posted by scottf200 shows 923 reservations so far. Tesla should have a Megacharger established soon and some more details about the Semi. Then close to 2,500 orders by this time next year should be forthcoming as buyers get more confidence in Tesla's ability...

Did you make this tracker? If so, thanks! Great info.

Tesla recently received reservations for 150 Semi trucks from Pride Group Enterprise (PGE), which operates businesses in equipment, rental, leasing, logistics, and sales. While the firm has placed reservations for 150 trucks for now, PGE has also made room to increase its order to 500 Tesla...

I have to learn to be more explanatory! I found this "adaptive advanced air suspension settings" from Teslarati: Link Tesla Cybertruck's real-time adaptive features get closer with new suspension update Tesla Cybertruck's real-time adaptive features get closer with new suspension update...

Elon says in the tweet when asked "Can Cybertruck also have a payload/towing calculator?" "Yes, will also show real-time changes to max acceleration, braking, cornering, speed on gradient & range, latter factoring in route elevation changes & cargo or tow mass & drag impact"