I am of course skeptical that Tesla can deliver a viable product here. At least viable and anywhere near claimed specs as those seem to always fly out the window. I’m curious if it will put any...
I am of course skeptical that Tesla can deliver a viable product here. At least viable and anywhere near claimed specs as those seem to always fly out the window.
I’m curious if it will put any pressure on competitors though.
They have, but often way late, more expensive, and less capable than claimed. The cyber truck egregiously so. We’ll see if this being a commercial project rather than a vanity one comes closer to...
They have, but often way late, more expensive, and less capable than claimed.
The cyber truck egregiously so. We’ll see if this being a commercial project rather than a vanity one comes closer to proposed specs.
I have read this article in NY Times about Tesla 18-wheel trucks that are electric. Because the truck is electric, it is better for the environment. Also, it is better for the driver. I hope that...
I have read this article in NY Times about Tesla 18-wheel trucks that are electric.
After years of delays, Tesla has begun taking orders for the Semi, which is expected to cost around $290,000 for the version that can travel up to 500 miles on a charge, much less expensive than heavy-duty electric trucks sold by Daimler, Volvo and other companies, which usually sell for at least $400,000, according to estimates by the International Council on Clean Transportation. Tesla has said the Semi will also have a more affordable model that can travel 350 miles between charges. Both options would travel farther than trucks from other suppliers.
Demand for the Semi appears strong. California trucking firms have asked the state government for subsidies to help them buy more than 1,200 Tesla trucks. That’s more than all the applications for other electric trucks since the state’s incentive program began in 2019.
Because the truck is electric, it is better for the environment.
If Tesla can push the trucking industry toward battery power, the environmental implications could be significant. Heavy- and medium-duty diesel trucks make up a small percentage of all U.S. vehicles but are responsible for 45 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions from road transportation, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists. Nitrogen oxides cause asthma and bronchitis and are the main component of smog.
Also, it is better for the driver.
Mr. Torres said the Semi was quieter than diesel rigs. And he can run the air-conditioning while waiting to drop off a load. That is sometimes not possible with diesel trucks because California limits how long those vehicles can idle in residential areas or near schools and hospitals to minimize pollution.
I hope that Tesla will sell many electric trucks so that all the diesel trucks are replaced. I do not like the diesel trucks because they are polluting and the exhaust is unpleasant to breathe.
This will be a help for local trucking since California does have strict idling rules and it's not just around schools and hospitals and stuff. It's 5 minutes max everywhere with few exceptions,...
And he can run the air-conditioning while waiting to drop off a load. That is sometimes not possible with diesel trucks because California limits how long those vehicles can idle in residential areas or near schools and hospitals to minimize pollution.
This will be a help for local trucking since California does have strict idling rules and it's not just around schools and hospitals and stuff. It's 5 minutes max everywhere with few exceptions, and none around certain locations.
For long haul it doesn't really change much. About ten years ago when I was trucking pretty much any long haul semi that was going to be out days at a time was equipped with an Auxiliary Power Unit, which is a little diesel engine just behind the cab that shares fluids with the main engine and keeps your power, heat, and AC going in the sleeper and coolant and oil warm in the main engine so that you don't have to worry about cold starts. We'd always shut the main engine off and kick in the APU when stopped to save fuel, and that was fine to do in California too.
I'm not sure what the percentage of trucks that have those are, but it was high back then. All the major long haul fleets had them on every truck, and they were a popular upgrade since they paid for themselves in short order. Of course, not burning fuel at all would be even quieter and likely cheaper.
I am reading from the government that it is 1/6 to 1/4 (16-25%) of freight trucks that are long distance. So perhaps this will be useful for the 75-84%, and a future engine will be more useful for...
I am reading from the government that it is 1/6 to 1/4 (16-25%) of freight trucks that are long distance.
So perhaps this will be useful for the 75-84%, and a future engine will be more useful for long-distance trucks.
I am of course skeptical that Tesla can deliver a viable product here. At least viable and anywhere near claimed specs as those seem to always fly out the window.
I’m curious if it will put any pressure on competitors though.
Did Tesla not introduce many electric cars to the USA? What makes you doubt their truck exactly?
They have, but often way late, more expensive, and less capable than claimed.
The cyber truck egregiously so. We’ll see if this being a commercial project rather than a vanity one comes closer to proposed specs.
I have read this article in NY Times about Tesla 18-wheel trucks that are electric.
Because the truck is electric, it is better for the environment.
Also, it is better for the driver.
I hope that Tesla will sell many electric trucks so that all the diesel trucks are replaced. I do not like the diesel trucks because they are polluting and the exhaust is unpleasant to breathe.
This will be a help for local trucking since California does have strict idling rules and it's not just around schools and hospitals and stuff. It's 5 minutes max everywhere with few exceptions, and none around certain locations.
For long haul it doesn't really change much. About ten years ago when I was trucking pretty much any long haul semi that was going to be out days at a time was equipped with an Auxiliary Power Unit, which is a little diesel engine just behind the cab that shares fluids with the main engine and keeps your power, heat, and AC going in the sleeper and coolant and oil warm in the main engine so that you don't have to worry about cold starts. We'd always shut the main engine off and kick in the APU when stopped to save fuel, and that was fine to do in California too.
I'm not sure what the percentage of trucks that have those are, but it was high back then. All the major long haul fleets had them on every truck, and they were a popular upgrade since they paid for themselves in short order. Of course, not burning fuel at all would be even quieter and likely cheaper.
I am reading from the government that it is 1/6 to 1/4 (16-25%) of freight trucks that are long distance.
So perhaps this will be useful for the 75-84%, and a future engine will be more useful for long-distance trucks.
I believe the next new model name will be “Car™”.
Meh, at least it's not as childish as the models S,3,X,Y.
oh god, i never realized that was a thing. TIL. that makes me hate them more than i already do
So... about "SpaceX"....
I assume this is step one in a product roadmap where the end goal is automating away truck drivers.