General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Mano on July 28, 2022, 08:48:40 AM
Title: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: Mano on July 28, 2022, 08:48:40 AM
:aok
All naysayers comments are welcome :D
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: -gg- on July 28, 2022, 09:12:14 AM
Pretty cool!
Sounds like they might be delivery some of them to Pepsi and Frito-Lay. With those mega-chargers already installed.
I wonder what the range and charge times are for these? And the weight capacity. I'll bet these would do well going up hills with all the torque. And probably should be able to pull a lot of weight.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: Shuffler on July 28, 2022, 09:49:56 AM
Electric can pull a lot of weight. It just uses up the batteries much quicker. Hence the diesel electric locomotives we have used for years. With locomotives the weight is a plus.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: FLS on July 28, 2022, 05:10:02 PM
Looks like room for a diesel generator on that truck.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: -gg- on July 28, 2022, 05:48:48 PM
It can supposedly go 0-60 in 5 seconds, or 20 seconds with an 80k lb load.
Key specs:
Acceleration 0-60 mph with 80K lbs load – 20 sec Speed up a 5% Grade – 65 mph Mile Range – 300 or 500 miles Powertrain – 4 Independent Motors on Rear Axles Energy Consumption – Less than 2 kWh / mile Fuel Savings – $200,000+ Expected Base Price (300 mile range) – $150,000 Expected Base Price (500 mile range) – $180,000 Base Reservation – $20,000 Expected Founders Series Price – $200,000 Founders Series Reservation – $200,000 * Prices displayed in USD. International pricing will vary.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: -gg- on July 28, 2022, 05:55:55 PM
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: icepac on July 28, 2022, 07:37:02 PM
The truckers will adapt pretty quickly since you can use regen like a jake brake. That said, I have seen new Prius cars under 30,000 miles that’s in for a brake job and the average mpg says 27 on the computer. Other people had in the mid 40s or higher. Never underestimate some the public’s ability to defeat technical innovation.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: Shuffler on July 29, 2022, 10:45:27 AM
The truckers will adapt pretty quickly since you can use regen like a jake brake. That said, I have seen new Prius cars under 30,000 miles that’s in for a brake job and the average mpg says 27 on the computer. Other people had in the mid 40s or higher. Never underestimate some the public’s ability to defeat technical innovation.
So true.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: icepac on July 29, 2022, 01:47:18 PM
The Prius owners who don’t need brakes until 80,000 miles also have the highest average mpg.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: morfiend on July 29, 2022, 02:05:23 PM
Look at how old electric vehicles really are.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v071sCp-xrs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdqw1wCMz4I
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: BoilerDown on August 20, 2022, 09:44:08 AM
Charging speed revealed and price likely going up.
350 miles in 30 minutes of charging from zero. You do need the semicharger though, it won't use a regular Tesla supercharger station. So trucking companies will have to stage semicharger stations along their routes for cross-country trucking.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: Eagler on August 20, 2022, 09:55:19 AM
How will stalled on an interstate for hours after an accident affect mileage?
Does the slow stop and go change the numbers?
Free charging stations replacing high diesel which would assist low driver pay might help fill the empty truck driver positions...or they can let more walk across the border..
Eagler
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: -gg- on August 20, 2022, 10:36:32 AM
Charging speed revealed and price likely going up.
350 miles in 30 minutes of charging from zero. You do need the semicharger though, it won't use a regular Tesla supercharger station. So trucking companies will have to stage semicharger stations along their routes for cross-country trucking.
That's pretty impressive. Lots of good things about this truck it seems.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: Hajo on August 20, 2022, 04:19:41 PM
Wonder what happens if on an interstate and a wreck cause slow moving stop and go traffic. Batteries die in the process. Call a tow truck. Same happens if you run out of gas.......however in a gasoline car a five gallon can of gas can be delivered to get you off the highway. I know....this happened to a friend of mine in his electric vehicle. Took awhile to get him loaded and off the freeway, and charging station wasn't close. :( Hefty tow bill.
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: scott66 on August 20, 2022, 05:02:57 PM
I wish self driving semi would hurry up so I can nap and still make money
Title: Re: Tesla Semi starts production 2023
Post by: Mano on August 22, 2022, 06:19:22 PM
Scotty you will need to use tooth picks to keep those eyelids open