Tesla Semi - Tesla Is Moving Into Trucks Territory Big Time
Meet Testa Semi, a fully electric truck that beats the best diesels on the market in every category. Price per mile included.
Watch this 9 minutes long roundup of a live event where the truck was presented.
As a bonus, you will also see the new roadster.
Exciting times ahead for electricity-powered vehicles.
Full-length video of the event is available here.
I do ask my self how will the infrastructure adapt to the ever-increasing demand for electricity sources. Not mentioning the power plants ...
It will be a game changer if they can produce them in volume. The major truck companies will be bringing out there own versions but I think Tesla always think outside the traditional box.
Yes, exactly. Isn't it interesting that we should all see this coming. What will Tesla's next step be? Fully electrics (cargo) ships and airplanes? :)
I think it will take some massive shift in battery technology before we see commercial EV aircraft. I have read hybrid ships are already in use and certainly gas hybrid ships will reduce emissions dramatically. Hive technology has so much potential for environmental and financial rewards in the near future.
Yes, there is this question of weight :)
What about my first dilemma - where will all the electricity come from? And how? All this calls for a major investment in infrastructure...
Elon mention solar powered Mega charge networks. Tesla own Solar City plus with their commercial version of the power wall. It’s all coming into alignment.
Maybe in their part of the world. Europe is far behind. It is possible that demand will be much higher than the network will be able to produce.
The investment in the infrastructure is huge. The financing, planning and constructing should start now.
I think I read somewhere that the 0-60 for the semi trucks fully loaded down were like 20 seconds, which is quite incredible and will only get better from here!
Yes, this figure is mentioned in the video. Along with the 40 mph speed up the 5% incline. Amazing.
It helps when you have four electric motors mounted with the back wheels :)