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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 Brian Potter 03 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 Brian Potter 29 September 2023
Commercial Vehicles PepsiCo's Tesla Semi covers 1,600 miles in under 48 hours

PepsiCo's Tesla Semi covers 1,600 miles in under 48 hours

The independent tests are being monitored by NACFE, as a part of its Run On Less programme.
By Brian Potter 19 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 programme this month.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2023
Industry 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 Brian Potter 11 September 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 Brian Potter 13 August 2023
Spy photos 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 Brian Potter 02 August 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 Brian Potter 18 July 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 Brian Potter 21 April 2023
Industry Watch Tesla Semi windscreen wiper in action: Is one wiper enough?

Watch Tesla Semi windscreen wiper in action: Is one wiper enough?

The single wiper appears to do a good job with the rain, but will it be able to handle tougher conditions?
By Brian Potter 31 March 2023
Industry Stranded Tesla Semis reportedly the result of a software issue

Stranded Tesla Semis reportedly the result of a software issue

There are many reports of stranded Tesla Semis, though they may be experiencing a display issue, not a breakdown.
By Brian Potter 30 March 2023
Spy photos Tesla Semi and Cybertruck prototypes spotted with lidar sensors in the wild

Tesla Semi and Cybertruck prototypes spotted with lidar sensors in the wild

The company previously stated that lidar technology is overblown.
By Brian Potter 20 February 2023
Commercial Vehicles Tesla Semi details from Frito-Lay visit: Powertrain, interior, charging

Tesla Semi details from Frito-Lay visit: Powertrain, interior, charging

Tesla's electric Semi debuted not long ago, but we still have plenty of questions. MotorTrend visited Frito-Lay to get answers.
By Brian Potter 27 January 2023
Commercial Vehicles New photo reveals Tesla Semi's massive battery system

New photo reveals Tesla Semi's massive battery system

It's estimated that its capacity might be around 900 kilowatt-hours.
By Brian Potter 26 January 2023
Commercial Vehicles Tesla Semi with Frito Lay livery spotted broken down on roadside

Tesla Semi with Frito Lay livery spotted broken down on roadside

Even though there was a Tesla service van on site, they had to call a tow truck.
By Andrei Nedelea 22 January 2023
11:59 Commercial Vehicles The Tesla Semi is more important than most people may think

The Tesla Semi is more important than most people may think

The Tesla Semi might not be on the radar of the typical consumer, but its potential impact is massive.
By Brian Potter 16 January 2023
Weird Tesla Semi with Pepsi logo shown being towed

Tesla Semi with Pepsi logo shown being towed

At this point, there's no way to know why the Tesla Semi was on a flatbed, but it's certainly causing concerns on social media.
By Steven Loveday 08 January 2023
Commercial Vehicles Tesla Semi technical images emerge

Tesla Semi technical images emerge

The battery system appears to consist of nine large modules.
By Brian Potter 03 January 2023
Manufacturing / Production Watch the Tesla Semi go through durability testing

Watch the Tesla Semi go through durability testing

Tesla’s long-awaited Class 8 truck has to withstand a lot of nasty conditions
By Brian Potter 15 December 2022
Range / Efficiency Elon Musk: Tesla Semi efficiency is 1.7 kWh/mile

Elon Musk: Tesla Semi efficiency is 1.7 kWh/mile

So is the battery "just" 850 kWh?
By Brian Potter 07 December 2022
Commercial Vehicles Tesla launches 1,000-volt powertrain: Semi is first but not the last

Tesla launches 1,000-volt powertrain: Semi is first but not the last

It's for efficiency and higher charging power.
By Brian Potter 05 December 2022
Range / Efficiency Elon Musk: Fully loaded Tesla Semi just completed 500-mile drive

Elon Musk: Fully loaded Tesla Semi just completed 500-mile drive

Customer deliveries will begin within just a few days.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2022
Commercial Vehicles New Tesla Semi 3D model images emerge in Tesla iOS app v4.14.3

New Tesla Semi 3D model images emerge in Tesla iOS app v4.14.3

They show exterior and interior details of the production model.
By Mark Kane 13 November 2022
Commercial Vehicles Watch Tesla Semi effortlessly accelerate from standstill

Watch Tesla Semi effortlessly accelerate from standstill

This thing is quick.
By Brian Potter 01 November 2022
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