There are a number of quite interesting concepts being developed right now that would work very well as range extenders similar to what is in the BMW i3 - the Achates Opposed Piston engine, or the Toyota Linear Free Piston engine. The fomer has demonstrated an efficiency of 43%. Considering the residual heat couldbe used for cabon and battery pack warming in cold weather it would be a valuable addition to larger EVs.
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Tesla Pickup Truck
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Yes we love our pickups here in USA, especially in Texas where I live. The instant torque will be a big plus for light-to-heavy duty pickups.
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A big truck with a crew cab/six door and an 8 foot bed like these ones;
2006 Reno Six-Door | F650 Supertrucks
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dhrivnak
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Tesla S, 3, X, Y, P?...
Maybe another letter instead? But I guess it would be appropriate on many levels.
Can't wait to see it run Baja or Paris to Dakar!
Ken Edwards
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With a Roadster 2.0 (#511) and Sig Performance Model S (#278) in my garage it really burned me to have to buy another RAM 3500 crew cab w/ 8 ft. bed while waiting for a Tesla electric pickup. I hope it's at least in concept drawing now. I KNOW Elon will give us a breakthrough product in this category. I'd send in a reservation now, sight unseen, based on my trust level with TM. With 11 kWh peak production off my solar array I think I can drive all three on sunlight.
Ken Edwards
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Even though it was painted by Lotus in Britain, Tesla calls the color "Racing green." Regardless, I love the color for my mean, green, racing machine. It gets a lot of compliments, too. I trust you like it.
Elon Musk on Tesla in Hong Kong and China (2016.1.26) - YouTube
Just an interesting note here... At about 25:00 in Musk says that "It's quite likely we could do a truck in the future... its a sort of logical thing for us to do in the future"
Thats literally all he says, so dont waste time watching before or after that... but its something they could potentially do on a long term time line.
Just an interesting note here... At about 25:00 in Musk says that "It's quite likely we could do a truck in the future... its a sort of logical thing for us to do in the future"
Thats literally all he says, so dont waste time watching before or after that... but its something they could potentially do on a long term time line.
I got the sense from watching the whole thing that while Truck was "the logical thing" It didnt sound like it was a priority in the near/medium term. I think we all assumed Model 3/Suv then maybe roadster and truck right afterwards, but maybe the truck is farther off? My guess 2020, 2022 or so.
I only posted it because its the first I've heard about Tesla making a truck from the mouth of Musk. Many have speculated about it, and now its at least in the realm of the possible.
At least 2022 I would say, likely even later. My guess is full steam ahead on Model 3 ramp up to 2020, nothing else focused on really. Musk mentioned a Roadster update in 2019... But I think that will get delayed in the demand for the 3 is sky high and they have to do massive ramp ups.
He have said more or less the exact same thing earlier.
http://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-pickup-truck-2013-11?IR=T
(Date: Nov. 13, 2013)
The best selling "car" in america is the Ford truck. The numbers are pretty compelling.
Ford Silences the Critics, Posts Mind Blowing Truck Sales to End 2015 - Torque News
Compare that with Model S sales for the 2015 year at 25,700.
Monthly Plug-In Sales Scorecard
Will Tesla build a truck. Yes it's just a mater of time before that happens.
Ford Silences the Critics, Posts Mind Blowing Truck Sales to End 2015 - Torque News
Compare that with Model S sales for the 2015 year at 25,700.
Monthly Plug-In Sales Scorecard
Will Tesla build a truck. Yes it's just a mater of time before that happens.
In the past couple of years Musk has stated multiple times that he is interested in making a truck.
tritbs1998
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I would think an EV truck would be very attractive to any fleet operator that uses vehicles in a local area. Many advantages, few disadvantages. Phasing in as older ICE trucks reach end of life would help minimize the capital costs. I'd love to see Tesla push this.
EcoHeliGuy
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It will only become a fleet truck (and huge success in my mind) if the box is on frame and removable. Majority of fleet users have specific setups and need to modify the payload area for their environment. If it's a unibody design like a ridgeline or avalanche, it wouldn't appeal to majority of fleets.
I remember 2-3 years ago EM was talking about this an interview. I remember him mentioning an idea about the rear suspension and how he was looking at adjustable/dynamic spring or damper rates or something so you can have a comfortable ride with a unladen bed but have still the load capacity when needed.
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I remember 2-3 years ago EM was talking about this an interview. I remember him mentioning an idea about the rear suspension and how he was looking at adjustable/dynamic spring or damper rates or something so you can have a comfortable ride with a unladen bed but have still the load capacity when needed.
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I remember 2-3 years ago EM was talking about this an interview. I remember him mentioning an idea about the rear suspension and how he was looking at adjustable/dynamic spring or damper rates or something so you can have a comfortable ride with a unladen bed but have still the load capacity when needed.
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