Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !

[8_1_Van]

Everything We Know About Tesla's Semi Truck

I wonder what the range is ?

[time2roll]

mich800 wrote:
There is no way there will be a production semi in 2020 unless of course they simply do not test them and just send them into the wild.

Why would you expect Semi to be different from the other vehicles?

[Groover]

Reisender wrote:


I don’t know. The model X had the capacity to tow a 297,000 pound 737. I would think the truck would have the capacity to tow even more. I don’t know how heavy that train was that the Ford E-Truck towed but it had to be up there.

The Ford E-Truck towed 1,250,000lbs.

Ford E-truck pulls train

[Reisender]

mich800 wrote:

time2roll wrote:

Tvov wrote:
So... after two years, has Tesla actually "unveiled" anything? According to the original post, a new truck was supposed to be unveiled in October, 2017.

Semi prototype was revealed back November 16, 2017 along with the Roadster 2. Production of the Semi has been delayed a year and may come end of 2020. Roadster maybe the next year IIRC.

Tesla Semi video here: https://www.tesla.com/semi

Consumer Pickup prototype is set to be unveiled tomorrow evening.

Model Y production is expected to start in 2020.

Bankruptcy has been predicted every single year of Tesla operation but has been delayed longer than any of the vehicles.

There is no way there will be a production semi in 2020 unless of course they simply do not test them and just send them into the wild.

Well, they kinda have been testing them...for almost two years. But I tend to agree. I think we are at least a year as I don’t think they have battery manufacturing capacity for the semi and the model Y yet. I think it’ll be a challenge just supplying the model Y in the short term.

[mich800]

time2roll wrote:

Tvov wrote:
So... after two years, has Tesla actually "unveiled" anything? According to the original post, a new truck was supposed to be unveiled in October, 2017.

Semi prototype was revealed back November 16, 2017 along with the Roadster 2. Production of the Semi has been delayed a year and may come end of 2020. Roadster maybe the next year IIRC.

Tesla Semi video here: https://www.tesla.com/semi

Consumer Pickup prototype is set to be unveiled tomorrow evening.

Model Y production is expected to start in 2020.

Bankruptcy has been predicted every single year of Tesla operation but has been delayed longer than any of the vehicles.

There is no way there will be a production semi in 2020 unless of course they simply do not test them and just send them into the wild.

[time2roll]

Tvov wrote:
So... after two years, has Tesla actually "unveiled" anything? According to the original post, a new truck was supposed to be unveiled in October, 2017.

Semi prototype was revealed back November 16, 2017 along with the Roadster 2. Production of the Semi has been delayed a year and may come end of 2020. Roadster maybe the next year IIRC.

Tesla Semi video here: https://www.tesla.com/semi

Consumer Pickup prototype is set to be unveiled tomorrow evening.

Model Y production is expected to start in 2020.

Bankruptcy has been predicted every single year of Tesla operation but has been delayed longer than any of the vehicles.

[Reisender]

BenK wrote:
Tusk's own words are catching up to him


Judge would not toss out the defamation lawsuit and think the settlement will be large


https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/19/business/media/elon-musk-defamation-lawsuit.html


Caught in a lie stating to the court he was "illiquid" financially...then donated millions

The semi, 300,000 lb tow rating, etc, etc are catching up to him


But, his cult continues to believe his every word...not me

I don’t know. The model X had the capacity to tow a 297,000 pound 737. I would think the truck would have the capacity to tow even more. I don’t know how heavy that train was that the Ford E-Truck towed but it had to be up there.

Reveal is tomorrow night. We’ll maybe know more then. My guess is you’ll see tow and load ratings around those of half ton pickups.

Just a guess.

[BenK]

Tusk's own words are catching up to him


Judge would not toss out the defamation lawsuit and think the settlement will be large


https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/19/business/media/elon-musk-defamation-lawsuit.html


Caught in a lie stating to the court he was "illiquid" financially...then donated millions

The semi, 300,000 lb tow rating, etc, etc are catching up to him


But, his cult continues to believe his every word...not me

[Reisender]

MNGeeks61 wrote:

Tvov wrote:
So... after two years, has Tesla actually "unveiled" anything? According to the original post, a new truck was supposed to be unveiled in October, 2017.

Just the "semi prototypes". One would think out in California - if there were more than just 2 or 3 of them - they would be everywhere. Youtube videos all over the place - I do see some of those occasionally, but nothing spectacular.

I haven't seen the Tesla pickup yet. I'm not holding my breath on how it'll look, either. Frankly I liked that one that the lady cut out of a model X.

Who knows, maybe Musk will pull something amazing out of his behind.

Nobody has seen the pickup yet. The unveil is tomorrow. From his comments he is not shooting for the mainstream market. Then again, if he gets 5 percent of the market that would be a pretty good showing. My predictions are the first available models will be high trim, long range and about 80,000 bucks. I don’t think he’ll have any problem selling them at that. Cheaper shorter range models to follow.

Just a guess.

[MNGeeks61]

Tvov wrote:
So... after two years, has Tesla actually "unveiled" anything? According to the original post, a new truck was supposed to be unveiled in October, 2017.

Just the "semi prototypes". One would think out in California - if there were more than just 2 or 3 of them - they would be everywhere. Youtube videos all over the place - I do see some of those occasionally, but nothing spectacular.

I haven't seen the Tesla pickup yet. I'm not holding my breath on how it'll look, either. Frankly I liked that one that the lady cut out of a model X.

Who knows, maybe Musk will pull something amazing out of his behind.

[Reisender]

Tvov wrote:
So... after two years, has Tesla actually "unveiled" anything? According to the original post, a new truck was supposed to be unveiled in October, 2017.

The unveil for the pickup is tomorrow night. The unveil of the semi and the working prototypes was in 2017.

[Tvov]

So... after two years, has Tesla actually "unveiled" anything? According to the original post, a new truck was supposed to be unveiled in October, 2017.

[8_1_Van]

Twice the towing capacity of the Model X

The Tesla Model X is incredible and by most measures, the fastest production SUV available. But it cannot tow much. That’s not because of the powertrain but rather the vehicle platform. A Tesla pickup needs to be able to tow and haul.

According to the Model X owners manual, the vehicle can tow 5,000 pounds. That’s good enough for a couple of jet skis or a tiny trailer, but not much else. For comparison, most Ford F-150 models can tow over 10,000 pounds with some models topping off at 13,000 lbs. Rivian projects its electric pickup can tow over 11,000 pounds. The difference comes from the frame design and vehicle length.

The design of the vehicle often limits towing. The rear suspension needs to be able to support the weight, and the vehicle needs to be long enough to reduce trailer sway. Short vehicles have a hard time towing trailers, and the Model X, built on a version of the Model S, is a compact vehicle. There’s nothing worse than looking out the driver-side window and seeing your trailer racing you down the hill.

In the name of safety alone, a Tesla pickup must have improved towing capacity over the Model X. It should have an integrated trailer brake controller, too — something missing from the Model X.

The Model X platform is not built for hauling either. According to the owner’s manual, when two passengers are in the vehicle, it can only hold an additional 654 lbs. That’s just eight bags of Quickrete cement. To make matters worse, the rear deck of the Model X can only support 285 lbs somewhat saying the rear axle cannot hold that much weight, and the additional weight needs to be spread between the two axles.

A pickup needs to be able to take a load of wood mulch or a couple of major appliances, and Tesla’s current platforms are not designed for such.

Most light-duty pickups, from the Honda Ridgeline to the F-150, can support from 1,500 lbs to 2,000 lbs in the bed. And it’s easy to exceed that rating, too. An open truck bed is an invitation to load it up, but unless you’re using a heavy-duty pickup, don’t get a pallet of landscaping bricks.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/19/four-must-haves-for-the-tesla-cybertruck-all-electric-pickup-truck/

[philh]

MNGeeks61 wrote:
Can we all at least agree that more competitors are good. And Ford getting into the game will hopefully make everyone notice.

There are a lot more coming... i don't believe the market is ready for the number of competitors that are coming in the next couple of years. I receive a daily industry report, and literally can't keep up anymore.

[time2roll]

I hope the EV Mustang sells well. Same for the Tesla Semi.

[Reisender]

MNGeeks61 wrote:
Wow, it got so quiet in here after the Ford reveal.

Personal opinion - it only resembles a mustang, and a couple of my friends hate the shape already.

But it's electric, 200 plus miles on the base model. Only problem is the base model sounds more expensive than the Model 3 base 😞

370 mile range on the mach-E sounds great. Price is getting up there too.

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Can we all at least agree that more competitors are good. And Ford getting into the game will hopefully make everyone notice.

Totally agree. Choice is good. I kinda like the side and rear look. Not so much the front. Interior looks nice.

And a score for Mexico as this will surely bring industry knowledge up in the automotive sector there. Not a 100 percent sure but I think it is their first mass produced EV.