- Wed Feb 26, 2025 8:10 am
#7525
WattEV and Tesla Semis at the Port of Long Beach Game Changer or Just Hype
WattEV just announced a deal for 40 Tesla Semis, with two already hauling freight at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. This is touted as the first Tesla Semi deployment at these crucial ports, raising some interesting questions. Is this truly a pivotal moment for electric trucking, or are we getting ahead of ourselves? WattEV claims these Semis are uniquely suited to their high-mileage needs, boasting ranges of up to 550 miles a day. Considering the real-world challenges of heavy-duty trucking, how realistic are these figures? Will they hold up under the pressures of constant use and heavy loads? WattEV also talks about future-proofing their charging depots for megawatt charging. Are they betting big on MCS connectors too soon? Will this pay off, or will it become a stranded investment if other charging standards prevail? Lets discuss the implications of this partnership. Is it a sign of wider adoption of electric trucking in the near future, or a niche case study? What challenges do you see for WattEV and Tesla in scaling this operation? Share your insights and lets predict the future of electric trucking together.
WattEV just announced a deal for 40 Tesla Semis, with two already hauling freight at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. This is touted as the first Tesla Semi deployment at these crucial ports, raising some interesting questions. Is this truly a pivotal moment for electric trucking, or are we getting ahead of ourselves? WattEV claims these Semis are uniquely suited to their high-mileage needs, boasting ranges of up to 550 miles a day. Considering the real-world challenges of heavy-duty trucking, how realistic are these figures? Will they hold up under the pressures of constant use and heavy loads? WattEV also talks about future-proofing their charging depots for megawatt charging. Are they betting big on MCS connectors too soon? Will this pay off, or will it become a stranded investment if other charging standards prevail? Lets discuss the implications of this partnership. Is it a sign of wider adoption of electric trucking in the near future, or a niche case study? What challenges do you see for WattEV and Tesla in scaling this operation? Share your insights and lets predict the future of electric trucking together.
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