Mexican Media Brands
Tesla Targets 200-Mile-Plus Range for Electric Highway Truck
Tesla Inc. expects the electric highway truck it is developing will be able to travel 200-300 miles per charge when fully loaded, according to Reuters.
#hybrid
Share
Tesla Inc. expects the electric highway truck it is developing will be able to travel 200-300 miles per charge when fully loaded, according to Reuters.
That range would make the Tesla Semi suitable for regional deliveries. Big diesel-powered highway rigs can travel as far as 1,000 miles before refueling.
The company is expected to unveil a prototype of its rig in September. Reuters says the truck will be a “day-cab” tractor, meaning its cockpit will lack the rear sleeper berth typical of long-haul cross-country trucks. Tesla also is developing a self-driving system for the vehicle.
Reuters notes that the rig’s expected range is based on the capabilities of today’s batteries and could change as development continues. Tesla has not publicly revealed the range, load capacity or price range of its truck.
RELATED CONTENT
-
Aluminum Sheet for EV Battery Enclosure
As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) is about to increase almost exponentially, aluminum supplier Novelis is preparing to provide customers with protective solutions
-
Honda to Make Hybrids in Thailand
Honda Motor Co. is preparing to launch production in Thailand of hybrid cars and the batteries that help power them.
-
Startup Readies Solar-Powered EV
Germany’s Sono Motors GmbH says it has received 5,000 orders for its upcoming Sion electric car, which can be partially recharged by it attached solar panels.