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Tesla's Annual Vehicle Capacity Increased To Over 2.3 Million

Tesla's Annual Vehicle Capacity Increased To Over 2.3 Million

The company updated its info about potential output in Shanghai and Texas.

By Mark Kane 23 October 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Tesla Semi Beats Rival Electric Trucks In Real-World Test

Tesla Semi Beats Rival Electric Trucks In Real-World Test

One Tesla Semi covered 574 miles per day on average during the 18-day event, compared to 255 miles for the Nikola Tre BEV.

By Dan Mihalascu 13 October 2023

Tesla Starts Hiring For Semi Factory Expansion

Tesla Starts Hiring For Semi Factory Expansion

No fewer than 10 jobs that have to do with the Semi’s assembly line have been posted online.

By Iulian Dnistran 06 October 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla Built 60-70 Semi Trucks So Far, Engineering Head Tells Jay Leno

Tesla Built 60-70 Semi Trucks So Far, Engineering Head Tells Jay Leno

Tesla's Dan Priestley also said the Semi's price is "very competitive."

By Dan Mihalascu 04 October 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Watch Jay Leno Drive Tesla Semi And Tow Another Semi With It

Watch Jay Leno Drive Tesla Semi And Tow Another Semi With It

He also experiences the Semi's unreal turning radius while succcessfully making a U-turn in an intersection – while towing a trailer.

By Dan Mihalascu 02 October 2023

Range / Efficiency

Tesla Semi Logs Over 1,000 Miles On A Single Day In Independent Test

Tesla Semi Logs Over 1,000 Miles On A Single Day In Independent Test

One of PepsiCo’s all-electric rigs drove for almost 372 miles before needing to recharge.

By Iulian Dnistran 29 September 2023

Commercial Vehicles

PepsiCo's Tesla Semi Covers 1,600 Miles In Under 48 Hours In California

PepsiCo's Tesla Semi Covers 1,600 Miles In Under 48 Hours In California

The independent tests are being monitored by NACFE, as a part of its Run On Less program.

By Suvrat Kothari 18 September 2023

Range / Efficiency

Tesla Semi Delivers Impressive Range In First Independent Real-World Test

Tesla Semi Delivers Impressive Range In First Independent Real-World Test

Multiple Class 8 haulers, including the Tesla Semi, are being tested under NACFE’s Run On Less program this month.

By Suvrat Kothari 12 September 2023

Tesla Shows Off All Of Its EVs On A Family Trip

Tesla Shows Off All Of Its EVs On A Family Trip

Well... Roadsters (new and old) are missing.

By Mark Kane 10 September 2023

See Tesla Semi Car Hauler Deliver Cybertrucks At Fremont Facility

See Tesla Semi Car Hauler Deliver Cybertrucks At Fremont Facility

The Tesla Semi-Cybertruck combo is a sight to behold and a great marketing move.

By Dan Mihalascu 30 August 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Sight Of The Day: Tesla Semi Hauling Tesla Cybertruck

Sight Of The Day: Tesla Semi Hauling Tesla Cybertruck

The two beasts were spotted on a highway, accompanied by another Tesla Semi.

By Mark Kane 12 August 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Here's How Pepsi Runs Its 21 Tesla Semi Trucks At Sacramento Depot

Here's How Pepsi Runs Its 21 Tesla Semi Trucks At Sacramento Depot

Pepsi says its electric trucks run about 12 hours each day, delivering beverages predominantly under 100 miles on a daily basis.

By Dan Mihalascu 09 August 2023

Tesla Planning Nine Semi-Truck Charging Stations From CA To TX

Tesla Planning Nine Semi-Truck Charging Stations From CA To TX

Tesla is reportedly seeking almost $100 million in funding from the US government to build the 1,800-mile charging corridor.

By Dan Mihalascu 02 August 2023

Tesla Semi Lookalike Spotted In China: Design, Interior Strikingly Similar

Tesla Semi Lookalike Spotted In China: Design, Interior Strikingly Similar

The front fascia and cabin layout appear nearly identical to the Tesla Semi.

By Suvrat Kothari 01 August 2023

Will The Tesla Cybertruck Be Compatible With The Semi's Megachargers?

Will The Tesla Cybertruck Be Compatible With The Semi's Megachargers?

The current prototype was shown with a NACS charging inlet.

By Mark Kane 28 July 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Watch Tesla Semi Overtake Diesel Trucks On The Highway

Watch Tesla Semi Overtake Diesel Trucks On The Highway

...while driving uphill.

By Mark Kane 17 July 2023

Tesla Semi's Second Recall Hints At Very Low Production Numbers

Tesla Semi's Second Recall Hints At Very Low Production Numbers

The recall suggests Tesla made a single Semi in the first two weeks of March; has it built any Semis since?

By Dan Mihalascu 16 June 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla Semi Volume Production Will Not Start Until Late 2024: Musk

Tesla Semi Volume Production Will Not Start Until Late 2024: Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk blamed this on battery supply constraints, according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Dan Mihalascu 14 June 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Can Tesla Semi Compete With Established Automakers?

Can Tesla Semi Compete With Established Automakers?

Established truck makers are also getting into electrification, so what makes the Tesla Semi special?

By EVANNEX 24 May 2023

Commercial Vehicles

First Tesla Semi Independent Performance Data Coming In September

First Tesla Semi Independent Performance Data Coming In September

That's when PepsiCo will enter a Tesla Semi to a three-week trucking event dedicated to showcasing advances in freight efficiency.

By Dan Mihalascu 04 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla Production Sites By Model Assignment, Capacity: April 2023

Tesla Production Sites By Model Assignment, Capacity: April 2023

The production potential of all plants exceeds 2 million units annually.

By Mark Kane 22 April 2023

Commercial Vehicles

First-Time Tesla Semi Driver From Pepsi Shares Details

First-Time Tesla Semi Driver From Pepsi Shares Details

The driver claims it was his first day driving the Tesla Semi after an hour of training.

By Steven Loveday 19 April 2023

01:54 Commercial Vehicles

PepsiCo Unveils Fleet Of 18 Tesla Semi In Sacramento

PepsiCo Unveils Fleet Of 18 Tesla Semi In Sacramento

The company installed 750-kW fast chargers too.

By Mark Kane 12 April 2023

Tesla Semi Sees First Recall As 35 Trucks Have Parking Brake Issue

Tesla Semi Sees First Recall As 35 Trucks Have Parking Brake Issue

An electronic parking brake valve module may fail to engage because of an air leak, allowing the vehicle to rollaway.

By Dan Mihalascu 31 March 2023

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