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Tesla Semi Claims a Million-Mile Battery and 1,000 Pounds of Weight Savings
Key Takeaways
- Tesla claims its Semi battery pack is rated for one million miles of service life
- Production version shed 1,000 pounds versus prototypes, improving payload competitiveness
- Battery longevity addresses the single biggest total cost of ownership concern for fleet operators
- Semi now reportedly competes on curb weight with leading diesel Class 8 tractors
- Real-world validation over extended duty cycles will be required before widespread fleet adoption
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DT Editorial Team··via electrek.co
