🚛The @TeslaSemi diecast scale model was officially commissioned by @Tesla & meticulously overseen by the #Tesla Design Team in California. The same 3D CAD data used to manufacture the actual #TeslaSemi was used to replicate every detail. https://t.co/wCQDaAoWIt #Class8#EV#Semi
With fewer moving parts and no exhaust system, Semi doesn't need oil changes or engine repairs, requiring far less maintenance than its diesel-powered counterparts
Our new 125 kW Basecharger is designed for longer dwell times and overnight charging of Semis. It's the "home charging" for heavy-duty fleets.
It features a fully integrated design that eliminates the need for a separate AC-to-DC cabinet, simplifying installation. The 6 meter cable offers layout flexibility for all depots.
Up to 3 Basechargers can be daisy-chained on a single breaker (sharing 125 kVA) to further reduce installation and operational costs.
Here, in all its glory, is the exclusive first look at the massive @Tesla Semi factory.
Our @corememory crew went to Nevada to see the line come to life, as it gets ready to pump out thousands of all-electric trucks. We saw the new cab and went on a drive too. Wunderbar!
Our FU Superchargers (Folding Unit) save 20%+ on cost, improve build quality, and deploy 2X faster.
The majority of cost savings are in civil, electrical and logistics cost. It's why we're spending so much time improving our pre-assembled Supercharger units.
With FU Superchargers, on-site work is further reduced, including no more DC busbar connection and no Tesla service technician needed for commissioning. We can ship 16 Supercharger posts per truck (previously 12), making the logistics cost of shipping pre-assembled Superchargers now cheaper than traditional construction 🤯.
This is just Rev1, we'll have Rev3 by next quarter. Every little improvement matters for the scale needed for 100% EV adoption.
@SawyerMerritt That lead truck has driven nearly every one of those miles at 82k lbs GCW, resulting in nearly 18M ton-miles. Total gross energy throughput (discharge + regen) is well over 1GWh.
@SawyerMerritt During rides, it’s common for drivers to comment on how good the turning radius is, but they’re only 3/4 of the way to lock. I’ll chime in “oh you can keep going” and they turn the wheel more and are blown away. Maneuvering in tight urban spaces is critical.