The Tesla Semi will soon be available for purchase worldwide, as announced by Elon Musk on X (formerly known as Twitter). This revelation follows a recent media release from DHL, which highlighted the successful completion of a trial with the Tesla Semi over the summer in North America. During the trial, the vehicle averaged 1.72 kWh/mile while operating at speeds exceeding 80 km/h for over half of its time on the road. DHL noted that the results "exceeded our expectations and even Tesla’s rating." They confirmed that the Tesla Semi can achieve a range of 500 miles (approximately 800 kilometers) on a single charge while carrying a full load of 34 tonnes. The two-week trial covered 5,000 kilometers under normal duty cycles, starting from Livermore, California, and included a long haul of 625 kilometers to validate its capability to handle typical DHL payloads over extended distances on a single charge. Jim Monkmeyer, President of Transportation at DHL Supply Chain, remarked, “The Tesla Semi has real potential to disrupt the market and accelerate the much-needed transition to zero-emissions long-haul transport.” A modified
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