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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 1m ago
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 23h ago
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
01:40 Weird Trucker spots Tesla Semi stuck on highway on-ramp

Trucker spots Tesla Semi stuck on highway on-ramp

It was stopped midway up the on-ramp with a Tesla service van behind it.
By Brian Potter 13 October 2022
Commercial Vehicles Musk announces Tesla Semi start of production, December 1 deliveries

Musk announces Tesla Semi start of production, December 1 deliveries

Pepsi will be the first customer to get the Tesla Semi, which has a 500-mile range and is "super fun to drive," according to Elon Musk.
By Dan Mihalascu 08 October 2022
Commercial Vehicles Tesla Semi with storytelling graffiti shows up at Tesla's AI Day

Tesla Semi with storytelling graffiti shows up at Tesla's AI Day

The Tesla Semi is reportedly about to ship, and Tesla has been making sure people see it as often as possible.
By Brian Potter 05 October 2022
Industry More Tesla Semis out on public roads prior to upcoming deliveries

More Tesla Semis out on public roads prior to upcoming deliveries

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared that the electric Semi will begin shipping before the end of 2022.
By Brian Potter 28 September 2022
Commercial Vehicles Three Tesla Semis spotted together - report

Three Tesla Semis spotted together - report

Those might be the final pre-production versions, testing ahead of the market launch.
By Brian Potter 07 September 2022
Industry Tesla hiring for Semi service technicians as deliveries near

Tesla hiring for Semi service technicians as deliveries near

Several fleet operators are expected to take delivery of the electric truck before the end of the year.
By Brian Potter 05 September 2022
Commercial Vehicles Updated Tesla Semi photos show the truck in more detail

Updated Tesla Semi photos show the truck in more detail

Does this mean 2022 deliveries are still on track?
By Brian Potter 30 August 2022
Commercial Vehicles Tesla Semi website updated: refreshed specs, no more orders?

Tesla Semi website updated: refreshed specs, no more orders?

The first deliveries are expected before the end of this year.
By Mark Kane 20 August 2022
Commercial Vehicles Elon Musk confirms Tesla Semi will enter the market later this year

Elon Musk confirms Tesla Semi will enter the market later this year

It will have 500 miles (800 km) of range.
By Brian Potter 11 August 2022
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