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First Look: Tesla’s All-Electric Semi Truck

Nov 17, 2017 | Articles

Tesla’s new electric truck is a Class 8 daycab that features a highly aggressive aerodynamic design and all-electric drivetrain, and Elon Musk promises a 500-mile range. You can go out to the middle of nowhere and come back. HDT’s Jack Roberts is at the launch and has this report.

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