Tesla set to formally roll out Semi electric trucks at Nevada event
Source: Reuters ·
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Tesla is set to roll out its Semi trucks late on Thursday at an inauguration of its plant in Sparks, Nevada, the EV maker said on its website and social media, almost nine years after CEO Elon Musk unveiled the electric big rigs. The Semi, designed for long-haul freight with a range of up to 500 miles, was first unveiled in 2017 and production was expected…
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Tesla is set to roll out its Semi trucks late on Thursday at an inauguration of its plant in Sparks, Nevada, the EV maker said on its website and social media, almost nine years after CEO Elon Musk unveiled the electric big rigs. The Semi, designed for long-haul freight with a range of up to 500 miles, was first unveiled in 2017 and production was expected to start in 2019. The first truck eventually rolled off the high-volume production line in April and volume production was set to start this year. However, Tesla's July shareholder letter said that production of Semi would begin in 2026, removing an earlier forecast for volume production this year. The Semi expands the market for Tesla, known for its electric sedans and SUVs, into commercial freight haulers at a time when diesel prices in the United States have soared to record highs. Tesla began limited deliveries to customers including PepsiCo in the US in late 2022. Delays, rising…