Tesla Secures 2,500 Order For Electric Trucks Amid Rising Diesel Prices
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Tesla has secured the largest-ever U.S. order for electric heavy-duty trucks, totaling 2,500 Tesla Semis. This order, backed by a coalition of companies including Microsoft and PepsiCo, is expected to double the number of Class 8 electric trucks on the road and will be delivered in 18 months.
The reintroduction of the heavy-duty, all-electric truck comes at an intriguing time for the industry — but it may not be enough to excite Tesla investors.
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“The reintroduction of the heavy-duty, all-electric truck comes at an intriguing time for the industry — but it may not be enough to excite Tesla investors.”
MarketWatch — As diesel prices surge, Tesla makes its big play for the trucking market“Tesla just landed the largest-ever U.S. order for electric heavy-duty trucks: 2,500 Tesla Semis, which would double the number of Class 8 electric trucks on the road.”
fast company — Diesel prices are surging. These shippers say Tesla’s electric trucks can save money over time