Tesla's Next New Vehicle Will Debut in September
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is saying it’s “seriously next level.”
With the Tesla Model III set to enter series production in the near future, the automaker is putting attention on its next new model, a semi truck. Although little is known about the semi truck, you can expect it to feature an all-electric powertrain and Musk has said the team “has done an amazing job,” so there’s likely some next-generation technology heading its way.
Last July, Musk outlined Tesla’s master plan and said at the time, he believed all-electric heavy-duty trucks were needed in the marketplace: “We believe the Tesla Semi will deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport, while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate,” he said. There’s little reason to believe it won’t also feature all of Tesla’s autonomous driving technologies.
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In a follow up tweet, Musk also shared that the Tesla pickup truck will be unveiled in 18 to 24 months, a model that will cater to a larger audience than the semi truck coming this year.
Tesla Semi truck unveil set for September. Team has done an amazing job. Seriously next level.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 13, 2017
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Good Luck, Tesla, but I have a hard time believing anything you guys say.