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**Dieselwrencher** · 12-12-2017, 06:18 PM

Tesla releases an all electric semi. It looks and sounds pretty promising. But will it perform for X amount of years? The cost doesn't seem out of line if what they posted on their site is correct. They say it has a 500 mile range and you can even keep going if you loose 2 motors. They say that even down to 2 motors, this will still beat a diesel truck. It sounds like a lot of hype to me but who knows. I don't see many owner operators jumping over but corporations will probably give it a whirl. No emissions BS, and more control over all not to mention the tax breaks. The charging stations may be the hold back I'm guessing.

https://www.tesla.com/semi/

https://newatlas.com/budweiser-tesla...elivery/52558/

https://www.teslarati.com/pepsico-or...a-semi-trucks/

**jeffahart** · 12-12-2017, 06:51 PM

Once they can figure out how to charge on the fly it's game over.. all electric. And it's coming. The future is electric. But I would rather see it adopted due to mature technology, rather than politically mandated. Anyhow, Electric... Zero to Sixty MPH in... from your garage door to the end of your driveway. Insane! Brave new world!

**davischevy** · 12-12-2017, 10:45 PM

Pretty impressive.

12-12-2017, 06:18 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Tesla releases First ever All Electric Class 8 Truck Tesla releases an all electric semi. It looks and sounds pretty promising. But will it perform for X amount of years? The cost doesn't seem out of line if what they posted on their site is correct. They say it has a 500 mile range and you can even keep going if you loose 2 motors. They say that even down to 2 motors, this will still beat a diesel truck. It sounds like a lot of hype to me but who knows. I don't see many owner operators jumping over but corporations will probably give it a whirl. No emissions BS, and more control over all not to mention the tax breaks. The charging stations may be the hold back I'm guessing. https://www.tesla.com/semi/ https://newatlas.com/budweiser-tesla...elivery/52558/ https://www.teslarati.com/pepsico-or...a-semi-trucks/ __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-12-2017, 06:51 PM	#2
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,881	Re: Tesla releases First ever All Electric Class 8 Truck Once they can figure out how to charge on the fly it's game over.. all electric. And it's coming. The future is electric. But I would rather see it adopted due to mature technology, rather than politically mandated. Anyhow, Electric... Zero to Sixty MPH in... from your garage door to the end of your driveway. Insane! Brave new world! __________________ White K20

12-12-2017, 10:45 PM	#3
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Tesla releases First ever All Electric Class 8 Truck Pretty impressive. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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