Elon Musk recently stated that companies not adopting Tesla’s electric semi-trucks “don’t like money,” showing the economic superiority of their electric truck over diesel.
He argued that using the Tesla Semi is an obvious financial decision, pointing out its cost-effectiveness and substantial impact on reducing carbon emissions.
Musk believes the Tesla Semi will surprise many with its sales volume and heavily influence the financial landscape and environmental sustainability.
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- Speed
The Cyberbeast version can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 2.6 seconds and a quarter mile in under 11 seconds.
- Storage
The truck has a 6-foot-long bed, extra storage space under the bed, and a tonneau cover.
- Autopilot
The Cybertruck has driver-assistance features like automatic driving on motorways, auto parking, and a summon feature.
- Interior
The cabin has advanced technology features and entertainment, including an 18.5-inch infinity touchscreen in the front and a 9.4-inch touchscreen in the back.
- Battery
The Cybertruck uses a 48V lithium-ion low-voltage battery that powers the windows, doors, touchscreen, and other low-voltage vehicle systems. It also provides a redundant source of power for critical systems like power steering.