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First Tesla Semi Independent Performance Data Coming In September

First Tesla Semi Independent Performance Data Coming In September

That's when PepsiCo will enter a Tesla Semi to a three-week trucking event dedicated to showcasing advances in freight efficiency.

By Dan Mihalascu May 04 2023

First-Time Tesla Semi Driver From Pepsi Shares Details

First-Time Tesla Semi Driver From Pepsi Shares Details

The driver claims it was his first day driving the Tesla Semi after an hour of training.

By Steven Loveday Apr 20 2023

01:54 InsideEVs.com

PepsiCo Unveils Fleet Of 18 Tesla Semi In Sacramento

PepsiCo Unveils Fleet Of 18 Tesla Semi In Sacramento

The company installed 750-kW fast chargers too.

By Mark Kane Apr 12 2023

Watch Tesla Semi Windshield Wiper In Action: Is One Wiper Enough?

Watch Tesla Semi Windshield Wiper In Action: Is One Wiper Enough?

The single wiper appears to do a good job with the rain, but will it be able to handle tougher conditions?

By Steven Loveday Apr 01 2023

Tesla Semi Sees First Recall As 35 Trucks Have Parking Brake Issue

Tesla Semi Sees First Recall As 35 Trucks Have Parking Brake Issue

An electronic parking brake valve module may fail to engage because of an air leak, allowing the vehicle to rollaway.

By Dan Mihalascu Mar 31 2023

Watch Tesla Cybertruck And Tesla Semi Launch Side-By-Side In Texas

Watch Tesla Cybertruck And Tesla Semi Launch Side-By-Side In Texas

Are they drag racing at the factory now?

By Mark Kane Mar 03 2023

Watch Tesla Semi Steal Show At Harris Ranch Tesla Takeover Event

Watch Tesla Semi Steal Show At Harris Ranch Tesla Takeover Event

A Frito-Lay-branded Tesla Semi pulled up at the world's largest Supercharger station and was immediately surrounded by excited fans.

By Dan Mihalascu Feb 21 2023

Tesla Semi From Frito-Lay Arrives In Arizona Ahead Of Super Bowl

Tesla Semi From Frito-Lay Arrives In Arizona Ahead Of Super Bowl

The massive Tesla electric hauler with Frito-Lay branding was spotted in Downtown Glendale at a park near a Super Bowl Experience stage

By Steven Loveday Feb 09 2023

Tesla Semi Details From Frito-Lay Visit: Powertrain, Interior, Charging

Tesla Semi Details From Frito-Lay Visit: Powertrain, Interior, Charging

Tesla's electric Semi debuted not long ago, but we still have plenty of questions. MotorTrend visited Frito-Lay to get answers.

By Steven Loveday Jan 26 2023

Tesla To Announce $3.5B Nevada Plant For The Semi Today: Governor

Tesla To Announce $3.5B Nevada Plant For The Semi Today: Governor

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo said in a speech he will join Elon Musk and the Tesla team for an official announcement on January 24.

By Dan Mihalascu Jan 24 2023

Elusive Red Tesla Semi Spotted At California Supercharger

Elusive Red Tesla Semi Spotted At California Supercharger

The Class 8 truck can’t charge at regular Superchargers, so it’s unclear what it was doing there.

By Iulian Dnistran Jan 21 2023

Tesla Semi With Frito Lay Livery Spotted Broken Down On Roadside

Tesla Semi With Frito Lay Livery Spotted Broken Down On Roadside

Even though there was a Tesla service van on site, they had to call a tow truck.

By Andrei Nedelea Jan 20 2023

Tesla Semi With Pepsi Logo Shown Being Towed

At this point, there's no way to know why the Tesla Semi was on a flatbed, but it's certainly causing concerns on social media.

By Steven Loveday Jan 06 2023

16:04 InsideEVs.com

Tesla Semi Efficiency Is Unreal, Twice As Thrify As Ford F-150

Tesla Semi Efficiency Is Unreal, Twice As Thrify As Ford F-150

The Tesla Semi has up to 500 miles or more of range, which blows away rivals, but it's the efficiency that's the real story here.

By Steven Loveday Jan 05 2023

Tesla Semi Specs Top Rivals Based On New Analysis

Tesla Semi Specs Top Rivals Based On New Analysis

The Tesla Semi is cheaper than the competition, it has more range, and it charges faster.

By Steven Loveday Jan 03 2023

Frito-Lay’s Tesla Semi Spotted On The Road Sounding Like The Future

Frito-Lay’s Tesla Semi Spotted On The Road Sounding Like The Future

With a red and yellow paint scheme, PepsiCo’s Tesla Semi is already doing business on America’s roads.

By Iulian Dnistran Dec 19 2022

Watch The Tesla Semi Go Through Durability Testing

Watch The Tesla Semi Go Through Durability Testing

Tesla’s long-awaited Class 8 truck has to withstand a lot of nasty conditions

By Iulian Dnistran Dec 14 2022

Elon Musk: Tesla Semi Efficiency Is 1.7 kWh/mile

Elon Musk: Tesla Semi Efficiency Is 1.7 kWh/mile

So is the battery "just" 850 kWh?

By Mark Kane Dec 06 2022

Tesla Launches 1,000-Volt Powertrain: Semi Is First But Not The Last

Tesla Launches 1,000-Volt Powertrain: Semi Is First But Not The Last

It's for efficiency and higher charging power.

By Mark Kane Dec 05 2022

Tesla Semi: "It's A Beast" With Tri-Motor System

Tesla Semi: "It's A Beast" With Tri-Motor System

It has three times the power of any diesel truck on the road.

By Mark Kane Dec 02 2022

Watch Fully Loaded Tesla Semi Cover 500 Miles On A Single Charge

Watch Fully Loaded Tesla Semi Cover 500 Miles On A Single Charge

For now, this is a two-minute long timelapse video, but Elon Musk promised to release the full eight-hour long footage.

By Dan Mihalascu Dec 02 2022

How Much Does Tesla Semi Weigh Without A Load?

How Much Does Tesla Semi Weigh Without A Load?

Unlike other automakers, Tesla doesn't always reveal specific details about its vehicles, so we have to rely on educated guesses.

By Steven Loveday Nov 30 2022

Range / Efficiency

Fully Loaded Tesla Semi Completes 500-Mile Journey, Says Musk

Fully Loaded Tesla Semi Completes 500-Mile Journey, Says Musk

That matches the Semi's specs as of August 2022, running the largest available battery pack.

By Christopher Smith Nov 28 2022

Tesla Has A Production Target Of 100 Semi Electric Trucks This Year

Tesla Has A Production Target Of 100 Semi Electric Trucks This Year

The EV maker also announced that the December 1 Tesla Semi delivery event will take place at Gigafactory Nevada.

By Dan Mihalascu Nov 16 2022

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