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A Tesla Semi caught fire on Interstate 880 in Hayward, California, Tuesday evening with no collision involved, California Highway Patrol said. The lithium-ion battery fire forced a full closure of the freeway in both directions over hazardous smoke concerns, with southbound lanes reopening around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday after roughly 10 hours. The driver escaped unhurt, and the cause remains under investigation.
Tesla showcased its Roadster performing a jump and an upside-down landing using cold-gas thrusters and compressed air, part of CEO Elon Musk's pitch that the car can effectively 'fly.' Observers have since questioned whether the demo vehicles were stripped-down props lacking full batteries or the suction-fan system Tesla described, and whether two different cars were used for the two stunts.
Tesla announced new financing arrangements totaling $30 billion: a $20 billion three-year delayed-draw term loan from Citibank, plus an $8 billion five-year revolving credit facility and a $2 billion 364-day revolving facility from Wells Fargo. In a regulatory filing, Tesla said it does not intend to draw on these facilities during 2025, and the company already projects at least $25 billion in capital expenditures for 2026.
Tesla has rescheduled the unveiling of its second-generation Roadster from October 1 to October 15, citing forecasts of severe weather in Waco, Texas. The company said the event must be held outdoors, and cited close monitoring with local meteorologists in deciding to delay.
Tesla held an invite-only launch event at its Sparks, Nevada factory to mark the start of high-volume production of the Tesla Semi, nearly eight years after it was first unveiled. Vehicle Engineering VP Lars Moravy confirmed the long-range version will travel about 500 miles per charge, with a standard version rated at roughly 325 miles, and fleet operators who had placed orders were recognized on stage. Elon Musk did not attend, appearing instead in a pre-recorded video while attending a White House state dinner.
Tesla has started delivering its first all-electric Semi trucks to customers, nearly ten years after unveiling the vehicle in 2017. The trucks are being built at a new factory next to Tesla's Reno Gigafactory, which the company says can produce up to 50,000 units a year and will create 3,000 local jobs. The top-range Semi is expected to travel 500-plus miles per charge and cost just under $300,000 before incentives.
Tesla has begun volume production of its Semi electric truck at a new factory next to Gigafactory Nevada, with first units already delivered to customers. The Sparks, Nevada plant can eventually build 50,000 trucks a year, and Tesla named PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL and other companies among buyers. The Semi comes in Standard Range (325 miles) and Long Range (500 miles) versions, using 4680 battery cells and an 822 kWh pack.
Tesla held an invite-only launch event in Sparks, Nevada, marking the start of high-volume production of its Tesla Semi truck, first unveiled as a concept in 2017. Vehicle engineering VP Lars Moravy confirmed the long-range version will travel roughly 500 miles per charge, with a standard version rated at about 325 miles. Elon Musk appeared only in a pre-recorded video, having skipped the event to attend a White House state dinner.
Tesla held a ribbon-cutting for its first high-volume Semi manufacturing facility in Sparks, Nevada, nearly a decade after unveiling the heavy-duty electric truck. The company has already secured commitments including a 2,500-truck order from industry coalition ZET SCALE and a 500-truck order from trucking firm Einride, with deliveries beginning this month.
Tesla held an event at its new Semi factory near Gigafactory Nevada, announcing that the truck is now in volume production and that first deliveries have begun this week. The company said the plant can build up to 50,000 trucks annually and listed new and existing customers including PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL, WattEV, ABF, Einride, IMC and OK Produce.
Tesla has secured what is being described as the largest U.S. order for electric heavy-duty trucks to date, with shippers ordering 2,500 Tesla Semis. The purchase would roughly double the current number of Class 8 electric trucks operating on American roads.