The introduction of the Tesla Semi showcases CEO Elon Musk’s apparent attempt to revolutionize a different transport industry sector. November 16, on a Thursday evening, Tesla unveiled the long-awaited Tesla Semi truck via live stream, at its design studio in California, too much applause and acclaim. Sporting an attractive, well-designed nickel-chromium, bullet-shaped, the Boeing 747 aircraft look, the Tesla Semi reveals a divergence from the norm found in the trucking industry. With the BAMF performance acronym, Musk attempts to explain the Semi’s abilities. Without any load in the trailer, the Tesla Semi would go from 0 to 60mph in 5 seconds. With an 80,000-pound cargo weight, the Semi is expected to go from 0 to 60mph in 20 seconds. Going up a hill, up a 5% grade, while the normal diesel trucks would go 45 miles per hour, the Tesla Semi would nip the 65mph range up the same hill, carrying the maximum load. Over a 500-mile range at gross vehicle weight (GVW) and highway speed, on a full charge, it is estimated that the Tesla Semi would comfortably deliver its cargo at the desired destination and return, without requiring the need to refuel. This is taking into consideration, Tesla…
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