Elon Musk Says Tesla's First Electric Commercial Truck, the Semi, Has Finally Entered Production

Tesla is all set to launch the “Semi” which is the first electric commercial truck by the company.

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The announcement of this news has been done by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, on Twitter on October 7

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It is aiming at deep-pocketed clients such as Pepsi, Budweiser, Walmart, and UPS.

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It have a gross saving on fuels of around $200,000 in just three years

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The range of the Semi has been claimed to be 500 miles

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It has a promised acceleration figures of a fully loaded truck which is zero to 60 mph in 20 seconds.

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The driver’s central seating position is placed at the side with the steering wheel

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The production of Semi which is supposed to be slated to begin by the end of 2022.

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Semi trucks. Budweiser, Walmart, and UPS have also shown enthusiasm for electrification.

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The production of Semi which is supposed to be slated to begin by the end of 2022.

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