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business16 days ago•6 min saved

Einride to deploy 500 Tesla Semis in landmark US fleet expansion

Einride will deploy 500 Tesla Semis for Amazon across five states (California, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, Georgia), boosting its electric-truck fleet from ~250 to ~750 with first deliveries next month and phased deliveries over 24 months. The trucks will be managed via Einride’s Saga software for routing and charging. Financing is through third-party arrangements, with an estimated hardware cost of $130–$145 million and about $800 million in potential annual recurring revenue under joint plans.

via Electrek|

#amazon #business #einride

business3 months ago•203 min saved

California Subsidies Steer Tesla Semi Launch Despite Musk’s Critiques

Tesla’s Semi is being propelled into its biggest early market by California’s generous incentives—HVIP vouchers, the new Clean Fuel Reward program, and utility/port rebates—that can cover a large share of the truck’s $250k–$290k price. Stacking funds (funded by cap-and-trade and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard) could cover up to about 90% of costs, helping sales in California even as Musk publicly questions subsidies. While this boosts demand amid rising diesel prices and a sizable trucking sector, long-haul charging infrastructure remains a hurdle.

via Forbes|

#business #california #elon-musk

ev-and-future-tech7 months ago•49 min saved

Tesla Semi hits the street, fueling buzz about zero-emission trucking

Video of a Tesla Semi navigating public traffic highlights the truck’s zero-emission credentials and strong performance, with Tesla noting under-2 kWh per mile efficiency, up to 500 miles of range, and quick acceleration; viewers praise the potential for lower pollution and fuel costs, and some say the clip even inspires them to renew a Class A CDL, while references to diesel-truck emissions provide context.

via Yahoo! Autos|

#electric-trucks #ev-and-future-tech #fuel-savings

automotivetechnology2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Government Pushes for Electric Trucks with Tough New Emission Standards"

A Tesla engineer provided a rare update on the Tesla Semi electric truck program, revealing that the trucks have transported over 20,000 battery packs from Gigafactory Nevada to the Fremont factory at a lower operating cost than diesel trucks. The update comes as the EPA released new heavy duty truck rules, which are expected to accelerate the transition to electric trucks. However, Tesla's electric truck production is not likely to ramp up until the Gigafactory Nevada expansion is completed.

via Electrek.co|

#automotivetechnology #electric-trucks #epa-rules

business3 years ago•1 min saved

PepsiCo Launches All-Electric Tesla Semi Fleet in Sacramento

PepsiCo has unveiled its fleet of 18 Tesla Semi electric trucks, which will be used at its Sacramento bottling plant. The company installed high-power DC fast charging stations at both the Sacramento and Modesto sites to prepare for the electrification. The initial purchase of Tesla Semis was largely paid for by state and federal grants. The Tesla Semi trucks have a range of around 400 miles before they need to be charged, according to Erica Edwards, senior vice-president for manufacturing for PepsiCo.

via InsideEVs |

#business #charging-infrastructure #electric-trucks