Tesla Model 3 cleans the drag strip of smoke-belching diesels in multiple races

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 25, 2019 There is just something symbolic about seeing a white Tesla Model 3 Performance taking on modified, smoke-belching diesel racers on the drag strip. Perhaps it’s a notable sign of the changing times, or perhaps it’s a wake-up call to automotive enthusiasts who still doubt the electric revolution. …

Tesla Semi is exceeding range estimates, notes CHP in recent sighting

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 15, 2019 The Tesla Semi was recently spotted by officers of the California Highway Patrol in the Donner Pass area. Images of the vehicle taken by the CHP show the all-electric truck hauling several concrete blocks, as the vehicle continued its real-world testing in the lead-up to its initial …

Tesla Semi gets potential rival for short-range routes in Daimler’s eCascadia

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 14, 2019 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently announced that it has completed the first two units of Freightliner’s eCascadia battery-electric truck. The two vehicles are part of Freightliner’s Electric Innovation Fleet and constructed to evaluate the integration of all-electric trucks into large-scale fleet operations.  The Freightliner eCascadia is …