Tesla applies for funding to install Megachargers, revolutionising trucking industry
Tesla plans to build a 2,000 km electric truck charging network according to new report.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Tesla removes Semi reservation option, disappears a motor
Tesla has stopped taking reservations for its electric Semi truck but revealed some key changes to its specifications.
Tesla no longer prime mover in electric trucks, as new and old rivals jump on board
Tesla has lost its first mover advantage in electric trucks, and some Australian companies are playing a key role in the transition of heavy haulage.
Tesla starts taking orders for “badass” Semi electric truck
Tesla finally opens order books for Semi electric truck after long four-year wait held back by battery cell supply constraints.
Janus unveils first electric truck for Australian east coast battery swap route
Electric truck maker Janus debuts first battery-powered prime mover in Australia and plans to set up battery swap stations up and down eastern seaboard.
Tesla puts Cybertruck and Semi on hold, but Model Y underway in Austin and Berlin
Cybertruck, Semi, Roadster won't be launched until 2023 at the earliest, but Model Y initial production in both Austin, Texas and Berlin, Germany has started.
Tesla begins ramping up pre-production of electric Semi, but still faces delays
Tesla begins limited production of long-awaited Semi electric truck at its Giga Nevada factory, though it still faces delays due to supply chain issues.
Tesla Semi may be delayed until 2022 due to battery shortage
Tesla Semi launch delayed again due to battery cell constraints but may go ahead in 2022, Elon Musk says.
Tesla puts Semi electric truck through its paces at Fremont
Tesla shares video of all-electric Semi cab prototype at the Fremont test track, showing it's still very much front of mind for the EV maker.
Tesla has been using high-energy nickel 4680 batteries for months
Tesla has been putting prototypes of its energy dense, high nickel 4680 cells into vehicles for some months, Elon Musk says.