Tesla Semi Debuts With 500 Miles of Range, 80,000 Lb Towing Capacity
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- Nov 17, 2017
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The cab of the Tesla Semi features a central driving position, which is flanked by two digital screens from the Model 3 which relay relevant information to the driver. The cab shown last night was a day cab, meaning it doesn’t feature sleeping accommodations for the driver, but Tesla says a sleeper cab could be on the horizon. The truck also aims to be one of the safest on the road with a variety of safety systems such as a stability control system that prevents jacknifing, surround-view cameras to reduce blind spots, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning. It will also feature Tesla’s Enhanced Autopilot semi-autonomous system.
Tesla claims its semi will also be mighty reliable. Because EV powertrains feature less moving parts, the semi will break down less and be cheaper to maintain than diesel trucks. Musk claims a powertrain life of 1 million miles, and also says the brake life will be basically infinite thanks to regenerative battery system handling most of the braking duties. Tesla also claims operators would save around $200,000 or more per year in fuel costs alone over the course of millions of miles.
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