Tesla has started delivering its long-awaited Semi electric trucks to an initial group of customers, nearly nine years after Elon Musk first unveiled the vehicle. The launch marks Tesla's push into commercial freight at a time when diesel costs remain elevated and demand for zero-emission trucking is gaining momentum, even as the company continues to face questions over production timing and scale.
Tesla Begins Delivering Semi Trucks After Years of Delays, Betting Big on Freight
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RDU Global Correspondent
Infrastructure Desk
Sparks, Nevada, United States 8h ago•5 min read
Tesla has started delivering its long-awaited Semi electric trucks to an initial group of customers, nearly nine years after Elon Musk first unveiled the vehicle. The launch marks Tesla's push into commercial freight at a time when diesel costs remain elevated and demand for zero-emission trucking is gaining momentum, even as the company continues to face questions over production timing and scale.
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