- On Thursday, Tesla delivered its first electric semitrailer vehicle to PepsiCo.
- After several years of delays, delivery was made.
- Elon Musk, Tesla CEO said that in October, the company was aiming to manufacture 50,000 Semis in North America by 2020.
PepsiCo received Thursday’s first electric semitrailer trailer truck from Tesla. This was in addition to the expanding range of electric vehicles that Tesla makes.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk drove a Semi to the delivery ceremony, which took place at a factory near Reno in Nevada.
The Semi is an automaker’s class-8, all-electric cargo truck. It can go 300 to 500 miles on one charge depending on the model.
Musk stated that Musk spoke at the Thursday event, “If you are a trucker and want the most powerful rig on the roads, this is it.”
After the delivery of the Semi trucks by Tesla, Numerous years of delay. They were first unveiled in 2017 and initially slated for delivery in 2019 — but the plan delayed in part due to a shortage of parts and supply chain challenges.
Musk stated at Tesla’s third quarter earnings call in Oct that the electric vehicle manufacturer aims to produce 50,000 Semis in North America by 2024 according to a a Transcript of the callHe refused to disclose the exact price but stated that it would cost more than a passenger automobile.
Musk will be a household name in August 2022 Tweet that Tesla would begin shipping the 500-mile Semi, and the Cyber Truck — The futuristic electric pickup is sleek and modern. — by 2023.
A spokesperson Insider was told by PepsiCoThe Semi trucks will support the company’s Sacramento beverage plant and Modesto Frito-Lay factory in October.
Musk didn’t answer any questions at the conclusion of the event. This caused some controversy. skepticismOver the vehicle’s capabilities Reuters reported. Oliver Dixon, senior analyst at consultancy Guidehouse According to the news agencyThis was “Not very remarkable – moving an average weight per pack 52g of chips cannot be said to be definitive proof that concept.”
Insider’s request to comment was sent outside of normal business hours and Tesla did not respond immediately.
