Tesla has finally opened orders for its long-anticipated, electric Semi truck to US customers at least.
Both are powered by four rear-axle motors.
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The driver has two large information screens that also serve as rear view mirrors.
Its also mind-bogglingly low compared to other electric semis, such as theLion Electrics $400,000 8T truck.
However, well need to examine this in real-world conditions, before we applaud it.
The automakers asking for a $20,000 reservation fee.
Plus, another $20,000 for every additional Semi.
Well, probably not.
But at least we know what itll cost customers for whenever that might happen.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
