Analyzing The Tesla Semi Truck's Actual Efficiency

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This article assesses the Tesla Semi truck's actual efficiency. With an average kWh consumption per mile of 1.7, the Tesla Semi is said to have a range of 500 miles and cost $105,000.

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- - Due to the fact that this is less than half of what a diesel semi truck would cost, it is very appealing to businesses trying to reduce their transportation expenses.

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Elon Musk, the company's CEO, stated that the Tesla Semi will have a substantial payload while still having a sizable range.

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Elon Musk, the company's CEO, stated that the Tesla Semi will have a substantial payload while still having a sizable range.

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Additionally, Musk asserts that the Tesla Semi could go 1000 miles in just 2.8 hours and use no more than

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1.7 kilowatt hours for the entire journey with an average daily mileage of 300 miles.

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These figures have received significant accolades from CEO Elon Musk and give businesses a cheaper alternative to conventional diesel semi trucks.

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According to estimates, the Tesla electric semi truck uses 1.25 kilowatt hours per kilometre, which

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