New Tesla HGV

[ChemicalChaos]

SO, what do we make of this then? WIll it be a success or a huge flop?

http://www.trucktrend.com/news/1704-elon-musk-says...

I gather from other sources that it'll use 3 normal car-sized battery packs to give a 750 mile range. If it can last the distance between rest breaks, and then recharge during the duration of the overnight break, then surely it must be a good proposition?

[Fun Bus]

Can't see it working because drivers would have to ensure they only take daily rest where there is a charge point and in the real world, that just wouldn't be practical.

Looks suitable for the US market only as well judging by the size.

[Nickyboy]

They would be better off designing an urban delivery vehicle, much more demand especially with emission controls in cities. They cover a lot less distance so battery life is a lot more viable. There is already a a couple of players but they fail on one or more points, if Tesla can overcome those then they will be on to a winner.

[FiF]

Agreed a range of 7.5 to 16t, say, plus battery powered reefers.

[V10 SPM]

ChemicalChaos said:

SO, what do we make of this then? WIll it be a success or a huge flop?

http://www.trucktrend.com/news/1704-elon-musk-says...

The truck in the article isn't even a Tesla, it is from their competitor, Nikola Motors.

[hairyben]

Nickyboy said:

They would be better off designing an urban delivery vehicle, much more demand especially with emission controls in cities. They cover a lot less distance so battery life is a lot more viable. There is already a a couple of players but they fail on one or more points, if Tesla can overcome those then they will be on to a winner.

What, a one ton+ van, you mean the one vehicle that is actually needed in a city centre where zero emission coukd make a difference to pollution?

Dont be so daft, we need another 15 supercars and 43 vanity wagons first.

[grumpy52]

Too many limitations at the moment ,weight ,range ,charging points .
The variables of planning deliveries and maximizing drivers hours is one of the headaches of logistics without adding restricted range .
The battery packs and motors at the moment are still very heavy and adding more unladen weight to commercial vehicles is not going to be popular .

[V10 SPM]

Any news on the Tesla electric semi-truck yet? The reveal was supposed to be in September.

[ninja-lewis]

V10 SPM said:

Any news on the Tesla electric semi-truck yet? The reveal was supposed to be in September.

Seemingly pushed back due to focus on the SpaceX announcements last week. Now due on 26 October.

[B17NNS]

Any additional thoughts on this. Looks like a complete game changer to me. Presumably we'll need a smaller version for Europe?

[fttm]

Having watched the presentation I was less than impressed , talk about heaps of BS . It might be alright for regional freight routes and pedal runs but axle weights are going to be a major issue with an electric motor coming in a 10 tons .
Emperors new clothes etc, and all the fanboys lapping it up .