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Re: Tesla Semi

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post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Supposedly with a 300 mile range versus ~1400 miles for a typical semi truck. I'm sure there are niche uses, but it isn't any sort of enormous breakthrough. Edit: Product page says 300/500 range, so some option I guess: https://www.tesla.com/semi/?new

Are you sure about that range? It seems really really bad.

Got it from here: https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/16/16657580/tesla-live-stre...

No idea what their source is though.

Re: Tesla Semi

#22
The site is showing in Chinese for me. It really irks me when sites don't respect the browser's language. Surely this is a solved problem?

Re: Tesla Semi

#24
post #14

Unlike their cars, if they want to be successful they will need to release factory service manuals and sell parts to repair them. It's not going to be acceptable to send it to some far away service center to be repaired, at least for small outfits that heavily use all their equipment. When a critical piece of equipment is down, the mechanic is going to be working through the night hacking it together, possibly waitin…

I mean, with Semi's isn't a big thing going to be about self driving, therefore not needing such experienced drivers?

I'm not saying have a kid on there, but what angle do they have if not for self-driving? Poor range, unrepairability?

Re: Tesla Semi

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post #14

Unlike their cars, if they want to be successful they will need to release factory service manuals and sell parts to repair them. It's not going to be acceptable to send it to some far away service center to be repaired, at least for small outfits that heavily use all their equipment. When a critical piece of equipment is down, the mechanic is going to be working through the night hacking it together, possibly waitin…

> Diesel mechanics tend to be ridiculously intelligent and very resourceful

Cooool! Can we have a story about this?

Re: Tesla Semi

#27
post #19
post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"formattedDeposit" : "$1,000", "hamsterDeposit" : "$5,000", "hamsterFullDeposit": "$50,000", "hamsterTotal1" : "$200,000", "hamsterTotal2" : "$250,000", Is the listed US prices

Curious what "hamster" means in this context.

Codename for venomous bats?!

Re: Tesla Semi

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post #14

Unlike their cars, if they want to be successful they will need to release factory service manuals and sell parts to repair them. It's not going to be acceptable to send it to some far away service center to be repaired, at least for small outfits that heavily use all their equipment. When a critical piece of equipment is down, the mechanic is going to be working through the night hacking it together, possibly waitin…

I have read the same comment (slightly modified) on HN since telsa announced their first vehicle.

Tell me, have you actually worked on a new model truck? Because the days of a service manual and a backyard shed are over

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