Skip to main content

Here's a first look at Tesla's electric semi

tesla trucks semiTesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised that the company's first electric big rig would be mind-blowing, and he delivered.
Musk took the wraps off the vehicle on Thursday at Tesla's Design Studio in Hawthorne, California, and its design was definitely what got the most attention.
Keep scrolling for a look at the vehicle.

"We designed the Tesla truck to be like a bullet," Musk said at the event.

"We designed the Tesla truck to be like a bullet," Musk said at the event.
Tesla

The truck can go 0-60 mph in five seconds without a trailer attached.

The truck can go 0-60 mph in five seconds without a trailer attached.
Alexandria Sage/Reuters

With 80,000 pounds of cargo, it can make the same run in 20 seconds.

With 80,000 pounds of cargo, it can make the same run in 20 seconds.
Alexis Georgeson/Tesla

The big rig has an impressive range of 500 miles per charge.

The big rig has an impressive range of 500 miles per charge.

It can charge up to 400 miles in 30 minutes when using Tesla's new high-speed Megacharger.

It can charge up to 400 miles in 30 minutes when using Tesla's new high-speed Megacharger.
Tesla

The truck comes with Enhanced Autopilot, giving it autonomous features like automatic braking and lane-keep assist.

The truck comes with Enhanced Autopilot, giving it autonomous features like automatic braking and lane-keep assist.
Alexandria Sage/Reuters

The minimalistic interior of the vehicle is designed around the comfort of the driver.

The minimalistic interior of the vehicle is designed around the comfort of the driver.
Tesla

The driver sits in the center of the vehicle, instead of on the left, to help enhance visibility, Musk said.

The driver sits in the center of the vehicle, instead of on the left, to help enhance visibility, Musk said.
Tesla

The cabin is also spacious enough for the driver to stand.

The cabin is also spacious enough for the driver to stand.
Tesla

Tesla will begin production of the vehicle in 2019. The company is taking reservations for it, but a deposit will set buyers back $5,000.

Tesla will begin production of the vehicle in 2019. The company is taking reservations for it, but a deposit will set buyers back $5,000.
Tesla

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

This startup is pairing the blockchain with farming

Ripe, a blockchain startup, is  showcasing  how the distributed ledger technology can be applied to farming and provide companies with important data on crops and throughout the supply chain. By combining a blockchain with purpose-built scanners and specialized sensors, the company is able to provide critical data that is easily communicated to partners, demonstrating why  blockchain is growing more popular  as a tool to be leveraged as part of an IoT solution. Blockchain is a key tool for the IoT because of how it combines data storage and communication in a trusted medium. A blockchain is a shared, distributed database  that acts as an immutable ledger, recording entries and verifying them across a number of independent participants. Once an entry is made, it’s marked with a unique hash code that places it sequentially in the ledger. In agriculture, this means that farmers can use sensors and handheld devices to gather data about crops like tomatoes...
Post a Comment
Read more

Honda Launches the CR-V SUV in Pakistan

The 2018 Honda CR-V has been launched in Pakistan and it looks charming. Honda has finally launched the 2018 Honda CR-V in Pakistan. This Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has proven to be pretty popular around the world with an average of 300,000 units sold annually. In Pakistan, the Honda CR-V is gaining the popularity and attention of local auto enthusiasts. Honda CR-V 2018 was recognized as ‘2018 Motor Trend SUV of the year’ recently as well. The international model of CR-V has these four variants: Honda CR-V LX (Standard), Honda CR-V EX, Honda CR-V EX-L, Honda CR-V Touring. The CR-V offers pretty great features when you look at it. Let's take a look at what Honda Compact Recreational Vehicle (CR-V) has to offer. Exterior Because of its shiny new sporty-looking exterior, the vehicle is placed in small sports utility vehicle’s category. The exterior, no doubt, makes you want to look twice as some modifications to the previous model have been made. ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Smartisan R1 is the First Flagship Smartphone to Feature 1TB of Storage

HANDSETS Smartisan R1 is the world’s first smartphone with 1 TB internal storage. Smartisan, a Beijing-based company you may not have heard of, manufactures premium flagships with unique designs and top-notch specs. Unlike most Chinese brands, its lineup comes at hefty prices with internal storage being its key selling point. The company offers up to 1 TB internal storage in addition to latest hardware mostly seen in international flagships. Among its premium models, the Smartisan R1 is a sharp-cornered phablet that packs dual cameras, an impressive notched display, and some of the latest internal hardware. Design & Display The first thing to notice is the frontal notch, that looks quite similar to the Essential phone, and is quite smaller as compared to most notched-display phones these days. It has a grade 3 aluminum frame, and a 3D glass finish on top. It measures 153.5 x 74.5 x 7.7 mm and weighs 153 grams. The tiny notch houses both the front came...
Post a Comment
Read more