The Tesla Semi will replace The Diesel Semi

[BoilerDown]

https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/27/business/summer-gasoline-shortage/index.html

Better get that EV reservation in now.

[Mano]

..........and for the next question:

How high will gasoline and diesel prices go?



When fuel prices go up, the price of everything else goes up as well.


 

[BoilerDown]

Just saw someone post that when the price of gas is $7 per gallon this summer, they're going to stand outside the costco holding a sign with their Tesla referral code. 

[Eagler]

Everything is going up

The new green deal will make the cost of everything made from oil which is about everything rise like never before

Add crazy inflation due to the ridiculous if not criminal printing of fiat money around the world and we are in for a heck of a ride..

I think an electric semi will be the least of anyone's concern

Eagler

[Mano]

Scotty you have a lot of knowledge on this subject concerning costs. Is this guy spot on or full of it?
He makes some good points. You still have to buy tires, shocks, brakes, insurance, etc, but many maintenance items
like filters(oil,diesel,intake), oil changes for the engine and transmission, glow plugs, etc, go away with the electric.

Another point, do we want the big oil companies providing hydrogen for fuel cells? Pollution and price gouging are important concerns in hydrogen production. Safety is another concern.

Tesla still has bugs to work out before they start production of their new cell called the 4680. This cell is needed for production of the semi to get the range needed for long haulers.

He also points out the electric may not get the range of a diesel when climbing hills with heavy loads.


 

[scott66]

He's correct on several points but the range just isn't there yet.. And the cost matched with the recharge time makes this not financially feasible at this time.. Even thou you can offset the cost because of the savings on fuel which was my biggest cost last year, it just doesn't measure up to Diesel..I spent 80k last year on fuel, I'm all for electric but we are just not there yet... They also need to do something about emergency battery reserve

[BoilerDown]

Tesla's Q2 earnings letter says the Tesla Semi production was pushed back to 2022.

[Mano]

 there is a battery cell shortage and a chip shortage

it might be awhile. 

 

[Chalenge]

The only way this'll ever fly is if they go the power-pack route, with Tesla "comfort stations" to switch out packs at truck stops. Otherwise it's the Moonbat project (McDonnell XP-67) all over again.

[pallero]

Everything is going up

The new green deal will make the cost of everything made from oil which is about everything rise like never before

Add crazy inflation due to the ridiculous if not criminal printing of fiat money around the world and we are in for a heck of a ride..

I think an electric semi will be the least of anyone's concern

Eagler

Yes, and this is what is behind of this all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsW3OSw_6C4

[Eagler]

Yes, and this is what is behind of this all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsW3OSw_6C4

potato head..nm

Eagler

[BoilerDown]

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/08/chinas-geely-launches-electric-truck-its-rival-to-teslas-semi.html

Related:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTOtAniwC18

[Vulcan]

Once other manufacturers needs to stop buying regulatory credits from tesla - telsa is doomed.

[BoilerDown]

Once other manufacturers needs to stop buying regulatory credits from tesla - telsa is doomed.

Lol... no.  I assume you're trolling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4u9MSjFq-A&t=2038s

[Mano]

When the factories in Berlin and Austin go online those numbers in the columns will triple is my prediction. Both factories are much bigger than the one in
Fremont.

The Semi will most likely be made in Austin.