Tesla has begun full-scale production of its Semi electric truck, a decade after its initial announcement. The Class 8 truck is now available with final specifications, including battery sizes of 548 kWh for the standard model and 822 kWh for the long-range version. Despite a significant price increase from initial projections, with the long-range model costing $300,000, major orders like WattEV's 370 trucks indicate potential for significant impact on reducing pollution from freight transport. AI
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IMPACT Accelerates the transition to electric freight, reducing pollution from a significant source of emissions.
RANK_REASON Product launch of a major vehicle from a prominent manufacturer. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]