Tesla Unveils Semi-Autonomous Electric Truck

Nov. 17, 2017
The company mentioned that the truck will include semi-autonomous driving features, including Tesla's autopilot system.

Nov. 17, 2017—On Thursday, Tesla unveiled its electric truck, according to a Detroit News report

The company mentioned that the truck will include semi-autonomous driving features, including Tesla's autopilot system.

During an event in Los Angeles, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, noted that the truck will have a 500-mile driving range at maximum weight and highway speed and the truck will be capable of going from zero to 60 miles per hour in five seconds, or 20 seconds if they are carrying an 80,000-pound load. Musk  said his company is guaranteeing the big rigs will not break down for a million miles because they have will have multiple motors.

Production of the truck is slated to begin in 2019. 

Sponsored Recommendations

Best Body Shop and the 360-Degree-Concept

Spanesi ‘360-Degree-Concept’ Enables Kansas Body Shop to Complete High-Quality Repairs

Maximizing Throughput & Profit in Your Body Shop with a Side-Load System

Years of technological advancements and the development of efficiency boosting equipment have drastically changed the way body shops operate. In this free guide from GFS, learn...

ADAS Applications: What They Are & What They Do

Learn how ADAS utilizes sensors such as radar, sonar, lidar and cameras to perceive the world around the vehicle, and either provide critical information to the driver or take...

Banking on Bigger Profits with a Heavy-Duty Truck Paint Booth

The addition of a heavy-duty paint booth for oversized trucks & vehicles can open the door to new or expanded service opportunities.