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The Tesla Semi Class 8 truck is shaping up to be another success story for the automaker, though Tesla CEO Elon Musk failed to appear in person at last week's official launch of the Semi factory in Nevada (screenshot via Tesla livestream).

Elon Musk A No-Show At Tesla Semi Event Because …

September 26, 20261 week Tina Casey 0 Comments

The Tesla Semi Class 8 truck is shaping up to be another success story, though Tesla CEO Elon Musk failed to appear in person at last week’s official launch of the Semi factory in Nevada.

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ZET SCALE Orders 2500 Battery Electric Class 8 Trucks, Most Of Them From Tesla

September 23, 20262 weeks Steve Hanley 0 Comments

According to the International Council on Clean Transportation, electric truck prices in Europe declined by 27 percent in recent years, while US prices increased by 32 percent. US truck manufacturers and the trucking industry have used every weapon they have available to slow the sale of electric trucks so they … [continued]

A Tesla Semi heavy-duty electric truck. Photo courtesy of Tesla.

Tesla Semi Moves Into Europe & Gets Largest Order To Date

August 23, 20261 month Z. S. 0 Comments

The Tesla Semi has been a bit of a confusing model or project. The electric semi truck was unveiled nearly a decade ago with various specific specs and details that made it sound like it was almost ready to hit the road and reach mass sales. Countless pilot projects and … [continued]

370 Tesla Semi Trucks Ordered

May 11, 20265 months Jake Richardson 0 Comments

It was just a bit ago Tesla announced its first semi truck coming off of its high-production line. Now, 370 Tesla semi trucks have been ordered by WattEV. “More than 300 of the Tesla Semis will be deployed under a joint program with the Port of Oakland. Delivery of the … [continued]

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First Tesla Semi At High Production Line Completed

May 3, 20265 months Jake Richardson 0 Comments

The above photograph shows a huge number of Tesla employees around their first Tesla Semi completed at the vehicle’s high-production line. Tesla has an enormous number of employees that are not the CEO. Their work counts more than the activities of one executive. There was a tremendous response on X … [continued]

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Jay Leno Takes A Spin In The Tesla Semi (Video)

March 24, 20266 months Jake Richardson 0 Comments

Jay Leno provides a great service on his YouTube channel with a great number of informative and entertaining videos about all kinds of vehicles. In this long one, he converses with top-level Tesla employees and drives a Tesla Semi! What stands out is the fact that Jay looks like he … [continued]

A Tesla Semi heavy-duty electric truck. Photo courtesy of Tesla.

Does The Tesla Semi Face Critical Market Challenges?

March 21, 20267 months Z. S. 0 Comments

A week ago, I wrote an article pondering why the best news we get about the Tesla Semi, after nearly a decade, is still just small pilot program announcements. This was supposed to be a revolutionary semi truck that beat fossil-fueled semi trucks at almost everything and offered breakthrough improvements. … [continued]

Why Is The Tesla Semi Still In Pilot Program Stage?

March 14, 20267 months Z. S. 0 Comments

Tesla revealed its Semi (semi truck) nearly a decade ago. Many of us hoped for and expected a quick move to market and rapid scaling up. However, the process has gone much more slowly than I think anyone anticipated. However, when I saw news that Mone Transport is now engaged … [continued]

Tesla Semi Chargers Planned For Pilot Travel Centers

February 1, 20268 months Jake Richardson 0 Comments

Recently, there has been some encouraging EV charger news for passenger vehicles, with new chargers announced for retail outlets owned by Kroger and Walmart in a variety of states. Sheetz and WaWa also have an impressive number of EV chargers operating at some of their stores. Pilot is recognized as … [continued]

Tesla Semi. Courtesy of Frito-Lay

Is The Tesla Semi Finally Coming To Mass Market?

October 31, 202511 months Z. S. 0 Comments

The Tesla Semi was my favorite Tesla vehicle when it was introduced. It could cut emissions so much, and it looks cool. Unfortunately, we’re now approaching the 8-year anniversary of that vehicle’s unveiling! The Tesla Semi was introduced on November 16, 2017. Without a doubt, it has taken much longer … [continued]