Tesla pitched its new Semi as the future of trucking
The company recently completed a test drive
of its all-electric
truck
delivered
the
first Semis order
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The
Semi represents a
major advancement
for electric big
rigs when it comes to eco-friendly transportation.
Let's
take a closer look at this new addition to
roads
across the country
In 2017, it revealed
that
it built an all-electric semi-truck.
At the time
"If you're a trucker and you want the most badass rig on the road, this is it," Musk said
However, a series of setbacks
lengthened that schedule.
Still, industry experts remain skeptical that battery electric trucks can take the strain of hauling hefty loads for hundreds of miles economically.
After much delay, the road-legal Tesla Semi was unveiled.
The
company
recently
shared the results of a
successful
500-mile test drive.
While
the Semi
took longer than expected to
become
a reality
its launch marks a
major
milestone in
the development of
environmentally friendly transportation
options for
large
rigs.