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business25 days ago•15 min saved

Tesla Begins Semi Volume Production as Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs

Tesla has commenced volume production of its Semi electric truck at its new facility in Sparks, Nevada, with initial deliveries starting this week. The launch coincides with record-high diesel prices, averaging over $6.50 per gallon in the U.S., which improves the economic case for electric fleets. Tesla plans to expand its Megacharger network to 30 locations by year-end and aims for annual production of 50,000 units. Early orders, including 2,500 units from the ZET SCALE coalition and 500 from Einride, indicate strong demand despite the vehicle's long development timeline.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #commercial-fleet #diesel-prices

automotive25 days ago•5 min saved

Tesla Semi Enters Volume Production After Seven-Year Delay

Tesla has officially launched high-volume production of its electric Semi truck at a new dedicated facility in Sparks, Nevada, seven years after its initial unveiling. The 1.8 million-square-foot plant is designed to build 50,000 units annually, featuring vertical integration for batteries and drivetrains. The production model now uses 4680 cells and electric steering, with a 500-mile range for the long-range variant. Major orders, including a 2,500-unit deal from the ZET SCALE alliance, signal growing commercial interest, though charging infrastructure remains concentrated in California and Texas.

via Electrek|

#automotive #class-8-vehicles #electric-trucks

technology25 days ago•5 min saved

Tesla Launches Semi Production in Nevada Amidst Record Diesel Prices

Tesla has officially begun volume production of its long-delayed Semi electric truck at a new facility in Sparks, Nevada. The company announced a major customer roster, including PepsiCo and DHL, while highlighting engineering improvements that reduced weight and increased efficiency. Despite the launch, Tesla withheld specific pricing and total order numbers, leaving key financial details unclear.

via The Verge|

#electric-trucks #ev-charging #logistics

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Einride Orders 500 Tesla Semis for Amazon, Setting New Record

Einride has committed to purchasing 500 Tesla Semi electric trucks, the largest order of its kind to date. The Swedish logistics firm will deploy these vehicles across five US states for Amazon, expanding its fleet from 250 to 750 electric trucks. Deliveries begin next month and will continue over 24 months. The deal is fully financed through third-party solutions, though specific terms remain undisclosed.

via Electrek|

#amazon #business #einride

business5 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-tech8 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